USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10402.03
Episode 8

There's No Place Like Home…

Captain Kelson and Velleck came to a Captain's understanding after the CSO was returned to the Vesuvius.  Velleck explained the Nacandarians were run from their homes and therefore were why they are so untrusting of other species.  He also was intrigued about the Federation wanting to learn more.

Captain Kelson generalized the Federation's policy and offered to be the spokesman for the Nacandarians…if only he could figure out how to get back to Federation space.  Velleck offered Captain Kelson a way home, if he would approach the Federation on behalf of the Nacandarian people.

It was agreed upon.  The Valtran lead the way through the sub-space fissure with the Vesuvius behind her.  The other Nacandarian ships followed behind.  The Vesuvius and the six Nacandarian ships are now in orbit above Earth as the CO and Velleck prepare to meet with the Federation President.

The rest of the crew have time off…

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Host CO Kelson says:
:: At command ::

Federation President says:
@:: Reading on some reports in my office ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Stands up from her station and stretches.  It's good to be back on earth
again. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Taps her console and sends the last of the data on the Valtran to Starfleet :: Self: There all done at last!

XO Stricker says:
:: On the bridge of the Ves and in the XO chair ::

Valleck says:
#:: On my bridge waiting from word form the Captain Kelson ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Walks over to the XO ::   XO: Well Commander, what's next?

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: You have the bridge.  Send word to Valleck and have him meet me in my Ready Room.

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns to Sam ::   CO: You're leaving Captain?

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Looks onto the floor and notices her headset. ::   Self: Tsk, tsk…you are getting sloppy Lorey.

Host CO Kelson says:
XO/CSO: We will be going before the President of the Federation.

XO Stricker says:
CO: Aye Captain!   :: Looks up at the CSO ::   CSO: Send a communication to Valleck, he will meet our Captain in his ready room

CSO Lane says:
XO: Aye sir.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Passes the CSO on the way to his Ready Room ::

XO Stricker says:
CO/CSO: The President? Give me some time to write some jokes?   :: Laughs ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Smiles at XO ::

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Have you ever met the President?

CSO Lane says:
:: Sends a message to Valleck that Captain Kelson will join him in the Vesuvius' ready room ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Slips on the headsets and turns up her music.  Wishes they would just get dismissed. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks up ::   CO: You're kidding right Sam? Of course not.

Host CO Kelson says:
CSO: Just checking...   :: Smiles ::

Federation President says:
@:: Grabs a book and starts to read it ::

Valleck says:
#:: Receives a message from the Vesuvius ::   <Comm Officer> Valleck: We just received a message from their ship for you to come aboard and meet there Captain

Host Presidential-Aide says:
@:: Knocks on President's door ::

XO Stricker says:
:: Sees the CO is out of eye sight ::   CSO: I got a couple knee-slappers for the President.

Federation President says:
@:: Looks up say come in ::

Federation President says:
To the Door: Yes?

Valleck says:
#:: Turns to his officer ::   Comm Officer: Very good, signal them I'm on my way

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Straightens his dress uniform ::   CSO: Do I look presentable?

CSO Lane says:
:: Giggles ::   XO: I'd be careful Commander. I'm not sure the president has THAT kind of a sense of humor.

Host Presidential-Aide says:
@President: A message from the Vesuvius.  She is in orbit.  Her CO will be here shortly to meet with you.

Federation President says:
@Aide: Thank you.

CSO Lane says:
:: Grins ::   CO: You look absolutely perfect sir.   :: Whispers ::   Almost too perfect.

Valleck says:
#Tycex: Remember your orders and keep all recourses open

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Moves toward the Ready Room ::   CSO: Thank you, Commander.
:: Winks ::

XO Stricker says:
CSO: Well at least I’m hoping this is the same president or else I'll be stuck is waste management clearing without a brush.

Valleck says:
#<Tycex> Valleck: Yes sir I completely understand

Host Presidential-Aide says:
@:: Exits the President's office ::

Valleck says:
#:: He turns and heads for his transporter to beam over to the Vesuvius ::

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: Oh, Mr. Stricker...one more thing.  You can dismiss the crew and start shore leave rotations.

XO Stricker says:
CO: Shore leave sir? The three sweetest words in the English language. Thank you sir, by the way are we meeting with the Federation President or is this a non-crew kind of thing?

Host Presidential-Aide says:
ACTION: Valleck is beamed over to the Vesuvius...

CSO Lane says:
:: Watches Sam head to his ready room and sighs as she turns towards Lorey :: FCO: You can relax now and catch your breath.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Bopping to her music. ::   CSO: Hate to disappoint you Ma'am, I started relaxing as soon as I achieved orbit.   :: Turns and grins ::

Valleck says:
:: As he finishes materializing he looks at a Starfleet officer ::   Officer: Take me to your Captain

Host CO Kelson says:
XO: This will be just for Valleck and I.  But I'll send the President your best.   :: Smiles and enters Ready Room ::

XO Stricker says:
CO: Aye sir!

CSO Lane says:
:: Pats Lorey's shoulder ::   FCO: Of course you did, silly me for thinking that you might enjoy some time off.

Federation President says:
@:: Goes back to reading my book ::

Host Transporter Chief says:
:: Taps combadge ::   *CO*: Sir, the Nancandarian has beamed aboard

XO Stricker says:
CSO: Open an intraship communication will you. Shore leave has begun, notify all department heads to start sending those crewman down who are on the rotation schedule

FCO Lorehani says:
CSO: Yeah, really Ma'am...Maybe I'll go looking for a boyfriend like you got.  Nita says  I need to have a little...umm…fun...but those weren't her exact words.

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
:: In engineering researching ways to get more power from the warp engines and the fusion reactors ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks up at Stricker ::   XO: Yes Commander.

Host CO Kelson says:
*Transporter Chief*: Have him escorted to my Ready Room immediately.

XO Stricker says:
:: Stands up and walks forward just behind the con ::   FCO: Hold our positions and relieve the shuttle crew personnel to go down there first. They need a break.

Host Transporter Chief says:
*CO*: Aye sir.   Valleck: Please follow me.   :: Walks to door and waits for Valleck ::

CSO Lane says:
*All Hands*: All hands. By order of Commander Stricker, shoreleave is now commencing. All department heads may begin assigning crewmen to their shoreleave rotations.

Valleck says:
:: Follows the officer buzzing to himself ::

FCO Lorehani says:
XO: Of course Sir...Ens Mason has my rotation schedule as we speak…kinda did it up a little bit ago.  I'll send word for him to begin.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Shoreleave begins and those crew set for the rotation all beamed planetside...

XO Stricker says:
FCO: Thank you very much Lieutenant and if you'd like to take some time off you may

XO Stricker says:
CSO: You as well may go down if you'd like

XO Stricker says:
CSO/FCO: But remember it's not an order

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The CO and Valleck await outside the President's office

FCO Lorehani says:
:: In her quarters about to beam down.  She needed to make a few calls first.  She takes a seat in front of her console. ::   Computer: Contact LtCmdr Anita Santiago, USS Nighthawk.

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: So...are you ready for this meeting?

Valleck says:
@CO: Before we enter let me thank you for what you are about to do.  You don't know how much this will help my people

FCO Lorehani says:
<Computer> FCO: The USS Nighthawk has been reported missing.   :: Lorey sits there stunned. ::

Host Presidential Aide says:
:: Knocks on the President's door ::

FCO Lorehani says:
Computer:  What do you mean missing!?!

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: It's my pleasure.   :: Smiles ::

XO Stricker says:
:: Sitting in a book library on deck 6 just finishing a book he is reading ::

Federation President says:
@:: Puts the book down ::  Door: Yes come in

Valleck says:
@CO: Then shall we proceed

FCO Lorehani says:
<Computer> FCO:  Missing...the definition is  something that cannot be found.

FCO Lorehani says:
Computer: Sass me again you hunk of circuits and I'll rip you apart!   :: Snarls. ::

Host Presidential Aide says:
@: Enters the President's office ::   Pres: Sir, Captain Kelson and the Nancandarian representative are here...

FCO Lorehani says:
<Computer> FCO: Please restate your question.

Federation President says:
@:: Stands up ::   Aide: Yes please bring them in. 

CSO Lane says:
:: Steps off the landing platform and takes a fast look around before heading over towards a long street with many shops ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@: Straightens uniform ::

FCO Lorehani says:
Computer: What is the last known position of the Nighthawk?

XO Stricker says:
*CSO/FCO*: This is an open invitation to both of you. I'd like to get to know each of you personally, if you'd like to stop my the main library on deck 6 to chat and have a drink please do so....

Host Presidential Aide says:
@: Nods and backs out of the office ::   CO: Sir, the president will see you now.

FCO Lorehani says:
<Computer> FCO: The last known location of the Nighthawk is classified.

Host CO Kelson says:
@Aide: Thank you.   :: Motions to Valleck to enter first ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Throws a shoe at her console smashing the monitor. ::

Host Presidential Aide says:
@: Nods and holds the door for the Captain and visitor ::

Host Presidential Aide says:
@: Looks with caution at the huge bug... ::

Valleck says:
@:: Nods to the captain and walks in and watches the President ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@President: Good day Mr. President.  Thank you for seeing us.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Frowns ::   Self: Great, that is the third monitor this week.

XO Stricker says:
:: Turn his chair to replicator and replicated himself a large bowl of rice pilaf, a cool glass of Regalian spring water and a bowl of some Klingon we can only imagine that is actually food ::

Federation President says:
@CO: Any time please take a seat

CSO Lane says:
@:: Wanders around aimlessly ::   Self: This is no fun without someone to share with.   :: Continues down the street just looking in store windows ::

XO Stricker says:
:: Turns to the communications panel just after his food is replicated ::   Computer: Open a personal communication level 2 to the USS Kingston

XO Stricker says:
<Computer:> Channel is open...   <USS Kingston Communications>: This is the USS Kingston communications lines. How may I help you?

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Takes seat ::   President: Thank you Sir.

Valleck says:
@:: Tries to sit in the funny chair but not working ::   President: I'll just stand if you don't mind

CSO Lane says:
@:: Crosses the street and enters a small park ::   Self: Oh this is nice.

XO Stricker says:
USS Kingston: Communications: Yes I'm looking to speak to my brother Commander Terrence Stricker on a personal channel at level 2. Is he available?

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@:: Sitting on a bench in the park the CSO enters, he wears a Starfleet Uniform, and holds a cane before him, looking out at a nearby lake ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@President: May I present Valleck.  He is the captain of the ship Valtran and the leader of his people the Nacandarians.

XO Stricker says:
<USS Kingston Communications>: He is in Main Engineering right now but I am sure he will take your call.

Federation President says:
@Valleck: Nice to meet you

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks for a place to sit and notices that the nearest bench is already occupied so walks past ::

XO Stricker says:
USS Kingston: Communications: Please do that...

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@:: Looks at the female walking past rather quickly with a slight raise of his left eyebrow ::

Valleck says:
@President: You also, but let me correct the Captain.  I am not the leader but merely I am a representative for the Queen

XO Stricker says:
<USS Kingston: Cmdr Terry Stricker>: Brother? Hey long time to communiqué eh? How are things?

Host CO Kelson says:
@President: My apologies to Valleck.  I would like to present his people for application to the Federation.

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Now doesn't feel like going on shoreleave. ::

XO Stricker says:
COM: USS Kingston: Cmdr. Terry Stricker: Hey there big brother. Yeah I've been doing ok. I don't think I told you but I got XO a few months ago actually and it's been great.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Stops and looks around ::   Aloud: Hmm, guess everyone decided to sit in the park today.

XO Stricker says:
<USS Kingston: Cmdr Terry Stricker:> Yeah we've been on a huge mission for logistics so I never talked to you after your interview. I'm so glad you got a Command position. Now I got to respect you and stop calling you baby flyboy.

Federation President says:
@CO: Well then, shall we get to work?

Host CO Kelson says:
@President: With pleasure, Sir.

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
Self: Hmmm...this is quite interesting...   :: Eyebrows knit in concentration ::

XO Stricker says:
COM: USS Kingston: Cmdr. Terry Stricker: Oh God don't remind me please...I wish dad were alive Terry but I think he knows.

XO Stricker says:
<USS Kingston: Cmrd. Terry Stricker:> I am sure he does Tim, but anyways I talked to mom a few days ago she told me you had something to tell me but an XO position? My God, you are growing up! She told me you went home for your birthday this year, the big 2-5.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Turns around and looks at the man with a cane on the bench behind her ::   Selan: Excuse me sir, may I sit on your bench? The others here seem to be filled.

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
:: Meanwhile, back in their quarters, Squiggy gets out of their quarters and heads for engineering for his master ::

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@:: Looks up at the woman ::   CSO: Oh, of course.

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@:: Moves to the side to allow room for her ::

FCO Lorehani says:
:: Walks into her bedroom and changes into her workout gear. ::

XO Stricker says:
COM: USS Kingston: Cmdr. Terry Stricker: Yeah mom and I had a great time on Rigel 4. She gave me four cases of the spring water and I drink them all within a few months.

XO Stricker says:
USS Kingston: Cmdr Terry Stricker: You and that water eh? Well Terry it's been great. We're on a recon mission, kind of right in the middle of engine upgrades but it was nice to hear from you? What about you?

CSO Lane says:
@:: Smiles and sits ::   Selan: Thank you...looks at the uniform and pips   :: Oh sorry...Commander.

Host CO Kelson says:
President: We met the Nacandarians when we found ourselves on the other side of the universe.

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
:: Flying down the corridor he spots an open turbolift and quickly enters it as two other officers enter and don't notice him at all ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@President: They are refugees from their own planet and were looking to find a new home.

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@:: Light smile, which would be usually surprising for a Vulcan, even though he does not appear to be a full Vulcan ::   CSO: No apology necessary, I'm not on duty.   :: Holds out hand ::   Selan Tracianolus.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The presidential aide receives a coded message...

CSO Lane says:
@:: Extends her hand ::   Selan: Hope Lane.

XO Stricker says:
COM: USS Kingston: Cmdr. Terry Stricker:  Well, remember I’m on the Vesuvius now.  We're far from home, somewhere were we don't know where we are, the President of the Federation is with us trying to talk in peace negotiations but we just got shoreleave, I wanted to say hello before I left. So, happy trails and I'll talk to you again

XO Stricker says:
<USS Kingston: Cmdr Terry Stricker:> Well it was nice to hear from you... Kingston out...

Host CO Kelson says:
@President: With their help, we were able to return to our own space.  In return for their help, I am presenting them to the Federation.

Host Presidential Aide says:
@:: Nods to the courier then looks at the addressee and notes it is marked immediately ::

XO Stricker says:
COM: USS Kingston: Cmdr. Terry Stricker: Vesuvius out...   :: Screen goes blank as he puts down his book and begins to eat his food ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Takes a deep breath, enjoying the fresh air ::   Selan: This air is so...fresh.

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@:: Takes the hand and shakes it ::   CSO: A pleasure to meet you, Ms. Lane.

Host Presidential-Aide says:
@:: Rises and moves to the President's door knocking quietly ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@President: I feel they will be a fine addition.

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@CSO: San Francisco is known for it's fresh air, I suppose. Are you not from the area?

Host Federation President says:
@:: Listens to the CO nodding ::   CO: And what makes you think this, Captain?   :: Looks at the huge bug, not deciding one way or another
yet… ::

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
::As the turbolift descends, it stops on deck 36 and two engineers enter, Squiggy hurries out and flies into Main Engineering ::

XO Stricker says:
:: Keeps eating his food, finishes his water but keeps the pilaf and Klingon dish...exits the library and heads into a turbolift ::

XO Stricker says:
Turbolift: Main Engineering

CSO Lane says:
@:: Smiles ::   Selan: Actually I'm from Athens. Just got back to base with the Vesuvius.

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@CSO: You're a Starfleet Officer, as well. Ah. The Vesuvius...Galaxy Class, as I recall.

Host CO Kelson says:
@President: They were able to put aside their initial distrust of us and help us.  Such an unselfish act deserves one in return.

XO Stricker says:
:: Walks into Main Engineering looking for people, sees the EO ::   EO: Hello Ensign....

Host Federation President says:
@:: Hears the aid knock ::  CO: Excuse me a moment, Captain...    Out loud: Enter...

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The aide hands the President the PADD...

CSO Lane says:
@Selan: I'm the chief science officer on the Vesuvius. I see you are in tactical?

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
$:: Seeing his master he flies over to her and lands on her shoulder ::   Self: Squiggy! What the blazes are you doing here...   :: Hears the XO ::   XO: Sir!
:: Stands with the bird on her shoulder still ::

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@CSO: Was, in tactical. I am actually an instructor at the Academy. I previously served as Tactical on the Scorpius, which is also in the First Fleet along with your vessel, as I recall.

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@CSO: I'm in the Tactical Stratagems department.

Host Federation President says:
@:: Reads over the PADD ::   CO: I agreed.   Valleck: I'll have a diplomat contact you about available planets your species can inhabit.  Is that acceptable?

XO Stricker says:
:: Holds out the two bowl of food in front of him ::   EO: Might I interest you in some rice pilaf or a nice Klingon kreplah?

CSO Lane says:
@:: Raises an eyebrow ::   Selan: Tactical Stratagems huh? Very impressive Commander. I never was that great at strategy.   :: Smiles again ::

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
XO: Sir, please excuse my pet he got out of our quarters and came looking for me.  I haven't been back into my quarters in a while...   :: Raises an eyebrow :: Sir, thank you I will join you.

Valleck says:
@Federation President: That will be acceptable,  I can have one of my officers send you our environmental requirements

Host Federation President says:
@:: Rising ::   Valleck: Agreed.    Valleck/CO: Now, I'm sorry, but an urgent meeting has been called by the Vulcan Ambassador...

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@:: Responds with a smile of his own ::   CSO: We all have our talents. Our own skills to add. I'm sure you're an excellent Science Officer.

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
:: Takes the bowl of rice pilaf and sits down and puts Squiggy on his perch next to her station ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Rises ::

Host Federation President says:
@:: Walks to his door and opens it for the CO and Valleck ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@President: Thank you, Mr. President.   :: Walks out ::

CSO Lane says:
@Selan: I like to think I am, but then that is a matter of opinion.

Valleck says:
@:: Turns to the door and follows the CO ::

XO Stricker says:
EO: I'm glad you like my food, it's an interesting type. I was thinking of getting a pet, maybe a dog actually

Host Federation President says:
@:: Nods to the CO and Valleck then closes the door ::

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@CSO: Nonsense, no one gets to the position of Chief Science Officer by luck alone.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The skies start to cloud over and a chill is felt in the air as the wind picks up...

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
XO: I am quite surprised to see you still on the ship sir.  I would have thought you would have gone on shore leave.   :: Eating another fork full of rice ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: Wow...that was easier than I expected.  Congratulations.

CSO Lane says:
@Selan: I do enjoy the job, well most of the time.   ::Shivers slightly ::   Boy that wind is picking up.

Valleck says:
@CO: Yes it was.  I expected  a little more then that, but it will suffice

XO Stricker says:
:: Sets both bowl down ::   EO: Well I just finished a book about Engineering, that was my last assignment before this one, CEO of the Geneva. I get home sick and have to come down here every little while.

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
:: Squiggy looks at the XO and looks back at his master nodding in approval ::

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@:: Looks up at the sky clouding over, and emits a slight shiver. That feeling hits him...the one that always does before something seriously bad happens. Strange, this usually hits him in December... ::   CSO: Hmmm, that's weird...the weather net doesn't usually allow this to happen...

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: Would you like to see a bit of our home world before returning to your ship?

XO Stricker says:
:: Sits down at one of the console's ::

CSO Lane says:
@Selan: Possibly a malfunction?   :: Stands and looks around ::

Valleck says:
@CO: That would be splendid Captain

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
XO: You were on the Geneva???  I served there for a little while before getting assigned temporarily here.

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@CSO: Possibly...   :: Uses his cane to get him up ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Walks out of Federation headquarters with Valleck onto the streets of San Francisco ::

XO Stricker says:
EO: Yeah I was the CEO for several months.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The weather begins to worsen as people start to look for shelter...

CSO Lane says:
@:: Notices the cane again ::   Selan: Battle injury Commander?

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@:: Looks at it ::   CSO: A whole history of them, Ms. Lane. And please, call me Selan.

Valleck says:
@CO: You have strange weather patterns here captain

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: Yes.  This actually is my species home world.  I was born on a colony off-world.

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: Maybe we should stay inside for now.

CSO Lane says:
@Selan: Please, then call me Hope.   :: Smiles ::   I'd be very interested in hearing about some of your exploits Selan.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: It begins to rain...lightly at first then slightly harder...

Valleck says:
@:: Raises his wings a little to shield his head ::   CO: Yes that would be good

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Directs Valleck to a pub located near the headquarters ::

XO Stricker says:
EO: Yeah but you like having a pet, is it nice to have a pet on a starship?

Valleck says:
@CO: We can always do this later

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: This is one place that I am most comfortable other than the bridge of my ship.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Blinks as it starts to rain ::   Selan: I think we need to find someplace...dry?

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
XO: I have several friends in Starfleet who are CEO's.

Valleck says:
@CO: What is this place then   :: Notices a strange scent in the air ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: A gazebo is spotted a short distance away...

XO Stricker says:
EO: I’m a flyboy originally actually but I really got into engineering after serving on that ship and I read a lot about warp theory now

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: This place is for recreation and relaxation.  Social atmosphere with drinks that tempt the senses.   :: Smiles ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Points to the park gazebo ::   Selan: I think that is our best bet.

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@CSO: Sounds like a plan.

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
XO: Having a pet on a starship is quite comforting to say the least.  But Squiggy here is more than a pet.  He is my constant companion and friend.  There is a special bond between us that is sort of...like almost a telepathic link.

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@:: Starts moving to the Gazebo ::

CSO Lane says:
@Selan: May I assist you Selan?   :: Takes his arm ::

Valleck says:
@CO: What, you would voluntarily consume something that would dull your senses

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@CSO: Well, I don't entirely need the help, but I never say no to the arm of a pretty woman ...

XO Stricker says:
EO: What kind of pet is Squiggy?

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: Only for a short while, Valleck.

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
:: Looks down and face reddens a little ::   XO: I hope to someday be here permanently as her CEO.  I love the Galaxy ship.  She is a beauty.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Grins ::   Selan: Flattery will get you everywhere Selan.

LtCmdr Selan Tracianolus says:
@:: Smiles back ::   CSO: Hasn't failed me yet.

EO T’Lar-Bishara says:
XO: Squiggy is my pet bird   :: Points to him sitting on his perch ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@Valleck: I could order you something that won't have such a kick?

Host Sheri says:
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