Illuminar Compile: Risa FallingDates:  December 4th - December 12thMission:  The Masquerade>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Mission: Risa FallingDay: 1 Stardate 2446.02.26>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Stardate 2446.02.21(USS Illuminar -- CMO Office -- CMO/3XO Lt. Quinna Solice 12:32)(USS Illuminar -- CMO Office   SPA   LT JG   Ariel Trei - 12.35)(USS Illuminar -- CMO Office SPA LT JG Ariel Trei - 2300)Stardate 2446.02.22(USS Illuminar - Deck 3 - Officers quarters - LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0200)(USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0300)(USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0515)(USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0530)(USS Illuminar - Deck5 - Sickbay - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0600)(USS Illuminar -  Deck5 - Sickbay - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0700)(USS Illuminar - Deck 3 - Officers quarters - LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0810)(USS Illuminar - Deck 5 - Sickbay -  CMO Office - CMO/3O Dr. Quinna Solice and Doctors Penn and Teller - 0900)(USS Illuminar - Deck 3 - Officers quarters - LCDR Dieter Gregory - 1215)(USS Illuminar - Deck 8 - Astrometrics - LCDR Dieter Gregory - 1230)(USS Illuminar -- Bridge -- 3XO/CMO Lt. Quinna Solice -- 1258)(USS Illuminar -- Deck 1 -  Bridge -- CO -- Captain Sekal - 1300)(USS Illuminar -- Deck 1 -  Bridge -- 3XO/CMO Lt. Quinna Solice - 1301)(USS Illuminar -  ACSO Office -  ACSO T'shalaith  - 1345)(USS Illuminar - Deck 1 -  Ready Room - CO Captain Sekal/ Drs Penn and Teller - 1400)(USS Illuminar - Deck 1 -  Ready Room - CO Captain Seka/ Drs Penn and Teller/FO Commander Sienna Williams-Verin/3O CMO Dr. Quinna Solice/ 2O Lt Commander Dieter Gregory/ CSO Lt. Alyl/ Ensign TÕShalaith - 1415)(USS Illuminar - Deck 1 -  Ready Room -  Chief of Security  Lt (jn) Keung Lee.  1420(USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - 2/C LCDR Dieter Gregory - 2100)Stardate 2446.02.23(USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0300)(USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0500)Stardate 2446.02.26(USS Illuminar - Deck 3- Captain's Quarters - CO - Captain Sekal - 0320)(USS Illuminar - Deck 3 - Gregory's Quarters - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0530) (USS Illuminar - Deck 3 - Officers quarters -  ACSO T'shalaith - 0700)(USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - CO - Captain Sekal - 0700)(USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0705) (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - CO - Captain Sekal - 0706)(USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0708)(USS Illuminar - Deck 3 - Gregory's Quarters - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0715)(USS Illuminar - Deck 10 - Main Shuttle bay - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0745)(USS Illuminar - Deck 15, Main Engineering  - Engineer Ensign jg Tycho Alantar - 0906)(USS Illuminar - Risa, Maj Soj Nadev Klingon Eatery - Ensign jg Engineer Tycho Alantar - 2247)2446.02.21>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar -- CMO Office -- CMO/3XO Lt. Quinna Solice 12:32)Quinna called for Ariel to join her in her office.  She had pressing matters to discuss.  Mostly she wanted to discuss QuinnaÕs plan on restoring ArielÕs abilities.ÒI am glad you came.  How are you doing?Ó  Quinna was sure she knew the answer.(Reply Trei)ÒAre you feeling a bit lost?Ó  Quinna asked again.  (Reply Trei)ÒOk. I want to talk to you about my plans.  I have the samples from the mission.  I will be doing some testing to isolate the enzymes at play here.  I want to put you in a neuro scanner.  It will take a few hours to do a detailed analysis.Ó  Quinna advised.(Reply Trei)Ò I say we do it overnight, while you are asleep.  That way you are not laying there bored to death.  Ok?Ó  Quinna thought.  ÒCome back at 2300 hours.Ó(Reply Trei)ÒWE are good but before you go, I have something more personal to ask.  When we were on the mission, I slipped a data rod in your boot?  Can I have that back, please?Ó  Quinna asked.(Reply Trei)ÒIt means the world to me if I can get it.  It is personal.Ó  Quinna was not ready say more.  Personal to Quinna was personal.(Reply Trei)ÒThank you, my friendÓ(reply Trei)(Posted by Kris)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar -- CMO Office   SPA   LT JG   Ariel Trei - 12.35)Quinna asked how she was doing.  She honestly did feel lost without her abilities but was able to get along ok.  She agreed with the procedure.  Quinna asked about the data rod.  She had to tell her the rod was not on her."I feel OK but do feel lost without my abilities.  I unfortunately gave the data rod to Captain Sekal.   You will have to get it from him."She needed to get her abilities back as soon as possible even though Risa was meant to a relaxing shore leave.  It was better to have her abilities anyway.(Reply Quinna)(Posted by Edward)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar -- CMO Office  SPA   LT JG   Ariel Trei)She was ready for the procedure.  She made sure she used the ladies room before getting on the bio bed.  It will be great to get her abilities back.  She gave Quinna a smile before drifting off to sleep.(Reply Quinna Any)(Posted by Edward)2446.02.22>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 3 - Officers quarters - LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0200)The threat from Roanoke was neutralized for now.  Gregory was not convinced that the organization has been eradicated. Wounded, yes, but like the mythical Hydra of old, when one head is cut off, two more grow in its place. He shrugged and walked over to his safe.  He took out the items contained within.  The key that he recovered on DS9, and the locket that Quinna, Dr. Solice, has been carrying around for years. He placed them on his desk.  They had done some scans on them, but there was only so much that he could get from the tricorder.   Pulling up the ship's records, he checked to see that Science Lab 1 was open at this hour.  He made some notes and reserved the space.  Dieter dashed off a note to Dr. Solice before securing the pieces in a padded case. (USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0215)Gregory entered his code and stepped into the laboratory.  The lights came on in the room.  He walked across the room to multispectral spectrograph.  Sitting down at the controls he activated the startup routine and turned his chair around to warm up the laser interferometer. Opening the case, he took out the key and laid it on the spectrograph.  The cover closed and the machine whirred as it started making its measurements. He watched as the system made its measurements.   After five minutes the cover opened.  Dieter took the key out and placed it in the laser interferometer.  Going through the motions, he started the scanning of the key.  ÒComputer, lock all data generated under my key, eyes only.Ó  =^= Acknowledged =^= The interferometer finished its work.  Dieter repeated the process with the locket.  With the data generated, he activated a program to analyze the data while he moved over to the scanning probe microscope.  Putting the key into the sample chamber. He started it up and the system began probing the key.  The system estimated it would take 45 minutes to complete the scan. Dieter yawned and stepped over to the display table.  The results of the first two scans had finished rendering and the results were hovering over the table.  He started to inspect the results, ÒThatÕs funny,Ó he said as he focused on an area that caught his eye. (Reply none)(Posted by Tim)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0300)ÒComputer, enhance grid 123 by 56,Ó he said. =^= Working =^=The area in question grew larger till it filled the display area.  Gregory rotated it around, it looked familiar, and yet he couldnÕt place it.  ÒComputer store image in Gregory key file and restore image to original magnification.Ò=^= Image saved =^=ÒComputer, combine data from key and data from locket.  Project the intersection of the connected points.Ó=^= Working =^=It took the computer a few minutes to complete the assembly.  The display changed again, with the surface connections between the two objects highlighted.  ÒÓAnalyze predicted connections and identify any anomalies.Ó =^= Working =^=As Gregory began to inspect the results, the scanning probe microscope completed its scan of the key. He stepped to that instrument, retrieved the key and put the locket into the sample chamber.  Starting the scan, the computer reported an estimate of 60 minutes for the scan to be completed. His thoughts drifted back to his time at the Daystrom institute.  Working closely with Professor Devadhikar on his theories of tachyons, as a visiting student, he had to take the time he could on the instruments.  This was like that.  His scientific curiosity piqued.  He thought back to the writings of Shapespeare, the game was definitely afoot, although the meaning by Conan Doyle was more appropriate.  Now he needed a pipe and a deerstalker cap to complete the image. ÒComputer, integrate data from scanning probe microscope into current model view.Ó Dieter watched as the computer incorporated the data from the microscope.  The subatomic force probe provided sub-micron resolution of the surface imperfections.  Grabbing some tea from the replicator, he sat back to study the image.  ÒComputer, plot wire diagram of the interface, and overlay.ÓA white trace appeared on image, with an area that was not defined.  ÒEnhance grid 89 by 215ÓThe computer displayed the area, which was an undefined blob.  ÒComputer, refine image.Ó=^= Unable to comply, incomplete data. =^=ÒSave data.  Display laser interferometer data on object Gregory 2. Run subtraction algorithm Gregory 54.Ó=^= Working =^=Gregory watched as the calculations were run, and slowly characters started to appear.  The scintillation kept shifting.   When completed, he recognized bajoran writing. ÒComputer save image and translate.Ó=^= Archaic Bajoran script.  Best translation is ÔSerendipity is often pregnant passion.Õ =^= ÒHighlight the text, and enhance.Ó  The display changed again, and noticed there were additional symbols around the edge of the writing.  ÒComputer identify the additional symbols?Ó =^= They are not contained in any linguistic database =^=Another puzzle for him to solve.  This was becoming clear.  Clear as mud. It was almost 5 am, and even with the tea, Gregory was starting to get tired, but this puzzle was too compelling to finish. He leaned against the wall and closed his eyes.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0515)=^=  Warning. Cherenkov radiation detected in scanning probe microscope. Field strength of 0.5 MeV and climbing =^=Dieter sat up suddenly, hitting his head on the wall.  Turning to the scanning probe microscope, he saw a bluish color coming from the scanning probe microscope.  Standing up, ÒComputer, emergency shutdown on the scanning probe microscope.Ó  =^= Shutdown initiated =^=Gregory watched as the blue light started to fade.  =^= Field strength decreasing.  0.2 MeV and falling.   0.1 MeVÉ =^=The sample chamber opened and Gregory reached in to grab the locket.  As he locked his hand around it, he felt the palm of his hand burning.  Pulling the locket out, he cried out in pain before dropping the locket on a table.  His hand throbbed, suddenly he was not feeling anything.  He turned his hand over, and in the center of his palm was a perfect brand of the locket.  He slid to the ground as he looked at his hand.  (Reply - IYW)(Posted by Tim)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0530)The shock of the burn was wearing off.  His hand throbbed, but he could not feel the burn.  Standing up, he grabbed the case with his good hand and checked the locket.  It was cold now.  Flipping open the tricorder, he scanned it.  Damned burn making the job twice as long.No residual heat or signs of radiation, which was good.  Cherenkov radiation, when interacting with certain materials, could give off high-energy beta particles.  The fact that the energy at its peak was 0.5 MeV was a good thing.  He put the locket and key in the case.  HeÕs get them secured then make it over to sickbay.  Hopefully Dr. Solice would not be on. ÒComputer, secure all files Gregory personal record. Key access to me only.Ó=^= All files secure =^=Knowing that the first science shift would be coming on soon, he left the lab and headed to his room. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck5 - Sickbay - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0600)Gregory entered the sickbay, looking around before approaching a nurse.  ÒNurse, I need a bit of help.  ItÕs kind of embarrassing, in a way,Ó he said.ÒCommander, you donÕt have to be shy around us,Ó she replied with a knowing wink. ÒUh, No, not that,Ó he said as he opened his hand to show the burn.ÒHow did you do that?Ó she askedÒSpecial skill,Ó he retorted.  ÒIt was a lab accident.  Nothing was damaged, and can we please keep this quiet.ÓÒExcept your hand,Ó she replied. ÒFollow me,Ó she said as she led him to a treatment room.Once they were in the room, he sat in the chair, placing his hand on a table. ÒOh, one more thing, if you can check to see if there has been any radiation damage to the cells, IÕd greatly appreciate it.ÓThe nurse looked at him seriously, ÒThat must have been some accident,Ó she said as she pushed a cal button. She took out a scanner, ÒNow this wonÕt hurt, too much,Ó she said. (Reply Medical, IYW)(Posted by Tim) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar -  Deck5 - Sickbay - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0700)The nurse went about her business with an efficiency that Gregory approved of. There was some minor radiation damage to his hand, so that was treated first with the standard injections.  Next came the burn chamber.  She had to retrieve it from another area of Sickbay and when she returned he asked her, ÒDid anyone ask you about that?Ó he said.ÒNo Sir,Ó she replied.  ÒPut your hand inside the chamber, and do not move them,Ó she said.ÒFor how long?Ó he asked.ÒTill itÕs done, Sir,Ó she said curtly as she made some adjustments. GregoryÕs hand started to itch and tingle as the device started stimulating the tissue to regenerate.  He understood the admonishment to keep his hands in the box.  The nurse left the room, returning in a bit with a cup of coffee.  She checked on GregoryÕs hand.  ÒOK,  Sir, it looks like another 10 minutes. IÕll get the dermal regenerator ready for the final touches. ÒNot a word to anyone,Ó he said againÒMumÕs the word Commander.ÓThe time passed too slowly for Gregory.  His hand did stop itching and the skin didnÕt look black or red.  The nurse removed the box and inspected his hand.  ÒOK, Commander, that part is done.  Now sit still, one more time,Ó she said, taking the dermal regenerator and starting to run it over his hand. As he watched, the burn started to disappear.  Another 10 minutes and his hand was good as new. ÒThank you Nurse, you did an excellent job,Ó he said as he stood up. ÒYou are welcome Commander. Try not to get into any more lab accidents. Ò>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 3 - Officers quarters - LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0810)Gregory left sickbay and went to his room. Peeling off his uniform, he fell on the bed.  He needed some sleep before his shift started and he had lots to process. His head hit the pillow and he was asleep in minutes.  Sitting up with a start, he saw the bald giant bajoran at the foot of his bed.  ÒThe things I tell you will not be wrong.  It is happening again.  The stars are the key.ÓGregory grabbed a tricorder to scan the man, but it dropped out of his hand, as he winced in pain.  Looking down, his hand was burned again.  ÒThis isnÕt real,Ó he cried. The giant only stared and repeated Ò It is happening again.  The stars are the key.ÓStars. Stars.  Something started tickling his brain.  ÒStars!Ó he exclaimed, ÒEureka.ÓSpringing out of bed, he started to sprint to the turbolift.  ÒDeck 8,Ó he said once in the turbolift. As the door opened, he ran to the Astrometrics lab.  Moving to the controls, he started typing commands.  The image he had taken earlier popped into the viewer.  ÒComputer search for this star pattern.Ó  At that point, he turned around to see several of the astrometric technicians looking at him wide eyed.  One of them pointed at him.Gregory looked down and realized he was completely nude.  Suddenly the giant appeared again, ÒTo be watchful; paying careful attention to something,Ó he said as he disappeared.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 5 - Sickbay -  CMO Office - CMO/3O Dr. Quinna Solice and Doctors Penn and Teller - 0900)Quinna entered her office following Penn and Teller.  She closed the door but left it unlocked.  She made sure to dismiss any security officers following the duo.  Her general rule is security officers were not welcomed in sickbay unless they were there to be treated, or Quinna and her staff did not feel safe.ÒGentlemen, sit down. Coffee?Ó  Quinna asked as she walked around to the replicator.  Teller's eyes lit up.  ÒSally Albright, at lunch with Harry Burns.Ó he said, holding out his mug. Penn let out a guffaw, ÒI would also be pleased to have some.  Perhaps not that pleased, but pleased nonetheless.ÓQuinna with the hot cup of liquid pleasures returned to the couch area.  She placed the coffee on the table and took a sip of her coffee.  She closed her eyes and let the warmth coat her throat.  She did love her coffee.  Teller poured himself a cup of coffee, holding his hands around the warm mug as a smile spread across his face.  ÒTemba, at rest,Ó he said as he sat back in the chair.QuinnaÕs next step was to pull out a medical tricorder and she started to scan the guys in turn.  ÒI am not going to lecture you or give you the Riot act.  I think you have had plenty of that, but what were you thinking?Ó  Penn nodded, ÒWe do indeed appreciate that.  No lecture was ever needed.  Our thoughts, as always, were on the experiment.  We needed to know if our device worked, and to what level it would work.  We had arrived at a point where the only thing that remained to do was to test it against a real energy weapon.  We also needed to know how it would affect the wearer.ÒI am interested in the device that kept you out of the morgue,Ó  Quinna said.Teller held up the box, ÒÒKira at Bashi.  The beast at Tanagra.  Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra.  McGuyver with a knife.  Marvin, the Martian, observing Earth.  Jack, his face blank.  Peter Parker in Queens.  Gilligan on the island. Shaka, when the walls fell.  Archimedes in the bathtub.  The Professor with a coconut.  Hawkeye in the OR.  Fermi offers a wager.  Darmok and Jalad on the Ocean.  Kitten pacing in the window. Barny Fife with his bullet.  Kentra braving the ocean. Zinda, his face black, his eyes red.ÓPenn smiled, the explanation was so simple and yet so complete that it was difficult to add anything to it.  ÒWhat more can be said?  The device accepts energy, and diffuses it in a dispersion pattern that makes it little more thanÉ well, as we discovered, a tickle.ÓTeller nodded, ÒElmo, the muppet, at Christmas,Ó he agreed. ÒThat is incredible.  We need to work together on this.  What are the side effects?Ó  QuinnaÕs eyes widened.Penn turned to Teller looking questioningly, ÒDr. Robert Neville after the cure? Anna after the cure?ÓTeller considered what his colleague said.   ÔHouse. Gregory House on Lupus.  Stephen Franklin races to save the Markab.Ó ÒLook, to be honest, I do not understand what you are saying,Ó  Quinna said.  ÒMy  concerns are the long-term effects of the device.ÓPenn tilted his head in thought, ÒWhat kind of long-term effects would you be concerned about?  Sure you donÕt believe that there are long-term effects from using a phaser, or a deflector field on a starship?  There is, of course, a causality effect, since one form of energy affects another. It really is simple quantum physics.ÓTeller nodded, ÒWilliam Thomson and James Joule on heat.  William Thomson at the Royal Institution.   Einstein and the Annus Mirabilis papers.Ó  Penn turned to Quinn and smiled, ÒSee, basic physics really.  There should be no negative effects from the device.  Have we tested that?  No, to be honest, we really havenÕt had the time since weÕve been locked out of our lab.ÓÒKiteo, his eyes closed.  Shaka, when the walls fell. Barny Fife with his bullet. Raymond Stantz to the Mayor.  Venkman to the Mayor. Ò he added.ÒStill, but I want to be safe rather than sorry.  You two are Brilliant.  Absolutely brilliant.  I am going to talk to the Captain.  There will be consequences for your unauthorized use of a phaser, but I will see what I can do.  Agree, Gentlemen?Ó  Quinna asked.Penn shrugged his shoulders slightly, ÒI suppose that depends on the consequence since we were unaware of the rule to inform anyone.  Now that we know, we will absolutely comply with the rule. Perhaps someone can provide us with the guidelines since nobody has to date. We donÕt want to break any other protocols.ÓÒI will make sure you have those,Ó  Quinna noted on her PADD.  She guessed some things do not go without saying.ÒAlso, we are a little concerned since Lieutenant Alyl seems to be determined not to allow us back in the science department. Where would we, how would you say it, set up shop?Ó Quinna took a deep breath.  It was a fair question to ask.  ÒI will take care of Lt. Alya and Lee.  I will also see what I can do about your lab.  Besides your lab, what else would you need?Ó  Teller paused at that question.  ÒKing Kong on Skull Island. Jarvis, Tony Stark's Jarvis. Mitch to Curly, around the campfire,Ó he said.Penn looked a little embarrassed to ask, but his partner gave him an urging look.  ÒWell, if we could, weÕd like to see Luma.  Not the holographic projection, but her actual form.  We would love toÉ ask her some questions.ÓÒThat is a tall order,Ó  Quinna said.  ÒI will see what I can do, gentlemen.Ó  Quinna laughed and looked at the device again.  ÒYou two are awesome.Ó(reply none)(posted by Kris, Al, and Tim)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 3 - Officers quarters - LCDR Dieter Gregory - 1215)Gregory sat up in bed, covered in sweat.  His heart was pounding, mind racing.  He looked down at his hands, and noticed a very light pattern where the burn had been. He headed to the shower.  He wasnÕt going to get any sleep now. Refreshed, he put his uniform on, grabbed his PADD and headed to Astrometrics. Tapping his Com badge ÒDr. Solice, please meet me in Astrometrics,Ó he said.(Reply Solice) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 8 - Astrometrics - LCDR Dieter Gregory - 1230)Taking a more sedate pace than in his dream, he entered Astrometrics.ÒCommander,Ó came a surprised voice, ÒWe didnÕt know you would be coming in today.ÓÒNor did I Lieutenant Ovut,Ó he replied.  ÒCan I take over the system for a bit?ÓShe nodded to an open chair, ÒOf course, Sir.  WeÕre at warp, so not much to do at the moment.ÓHe nodded and took the offered seat. Cracking his fingers, he started inputting data, calling the images from earlier this morning into memory.  He projected one into the Astrometric display.  Turning around, he began to study it.  ÒThat is an odd configuration,SirÓ the Lieutenant said.  ÒNotice this binary star here, and what is this area?Ó she asked ÒThat is what I am hoping to identify.Ó(Reply Quinna)(Posted by Tim) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar -- Bridge -- 3XO/CMO Lt. Quinna Solice -- 1258)Quinna entered the Bridge with a PADD in hand.  She had her reports over the Mission, and Penn and Teller.  She could have just sent the report, but she really needed to retrieve something else.  Moving around, Quinna sat in the empty seat next to the Captain.  ÒSir.Ó  She was there to see the Illuminar heading out to their next exciting destination.  She sat back and crossed her legs at the knees.  It was a new Bridge experience for her.(Reply Sekal)Quinna was focused on the PADD.  ÒI brought you my reports.  But now I am interested in what is going on now.Ó(Reply Sekal)(Posted By Kris B.)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar -- Deck 1 -  Bridge -- CO -- Captain Sekal - 1300)It had been a long day, even for the Vulcan and he was awaiting the arrival of his first officer so that he could turn the bridge over to her. Rather than Sienna it was Quinna who walked out of the turbolift and made her way to the command chair.  ÒSir.Ó  He turned his head toward her. "Yes Lieutenant." ÒI brought you my reports.  But now I am interested in what is going on now.ÓHe reached out his hand for the PADD and accepted it. His eyes scanned the first page which listed the contents quickly after which he looked back toward her. The contents could wait for now."What is happening now is that we have been given permission by command to leave the system and will be departing shortly. The data brought back to the ship indicates Roanoke as it stood no longer exists at Altair but they will be shuffling assignments here while a complete investigation is mounted.The Commodore has been taken into custody aboard the Valiant on charges of leading the two remaining individuals here of which one is now dead and the other in confinement here on the Illuminar."Yeoman Whitney stepped up to the command chair and he passed the PADD to her. "My Ready Room please.""Yes Captain." She gave a small smile to him then nodded to Quinna. "Lieutenant." Having spoken she moved toward the Ready Room as he nodded and began speaking again."As for the android known as Outrider 1, Command is expecting my full report as well as recommendations promptly tomorrow. I shall review your report before completing those.What is your recommendation concerning the scientists Penn and Teller?"(Reply: Quinna)"Interesting. While I believed an object lesson was in order it would appear they may have been chastised with more gusto than intended. Have you reinstated their privaleges?"(Reply: Quinna)"Have Lieutenants Alyl or Lee caused you any issue since then?"(Reply: Quinna)"I will speak with them another time about the matter. In the interim a meeting with the two scientists would appear to be in order."(Reply: Quinna, any)(Posted by Charles Gatling)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar -- Deck 1 -  Bridge -- 3XO/CMO Lt. Quinna Solice - 1301)   "As for the android known as Outrider 1, Command is expecting my full report as well as recommendations promptly tomorrow. I shall review your report before completing those. ÒWhat is your recommendation concerning the scientists Penn and Teller?" Quinna looked over at the Captain. ÒI think a punitive letter of reprimand, A complete guide to the policies of the ship, and times served.  I also want to move them into a Research and Design position and out from under the science umbrella.  What they have done is fascinating and they should really have access to materials they need, but they need someone to oversee them.Ó "Interesting. While I believed an object lesson was in order it would appear they may have been chastised with more gusto than intended. Have you reinstated their privileges?" ÒNot yet, I wanted to get full approval from you.  And I wanted to make sure I did not overstep my bounds.Ó  Quinna admitted. "Have Lieutenants Alyl or Lee caused you any issue since then?" ÒNot yet, but I do know A follow-up is needed with them.Ó  Quinna bit her lower lip. "I will speak with them another time about the matter. In the interim a meeting with the two scientists would appear to be in order." ÒYes, Sir,Ó  Quinna said.  ÒSir, there is one more thing I need to ask.  Lt. Trei brought you a Data Rod.  She had no idea where it came from.  I planted it on her.  I would like to have it back.Ó (Reply Sekal) ÒSir, it is personal and I prefer not to discuss why it is personal,Ó  Quinna asked.  She tries not to ask for anything. (Reply Sekal) (Posted by Kris B)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>USS Illuminar -  ACSO Office -  ACSO T'shalaith  - 1345)She stared at the various reports that spread across her desk on numerous PADDs.  Her emotional control was holding and her meditating practices were smoothing out the mild mental tremors that threatened to rumble every six hours or so.  She would need to revisit her discussion with the CMO within the next few days to address the treatment plan and process they had discussed.She allowed her mind to drift to the holographic program of her father, Sath.  She knew her own thoughts and that they would eventually require to visit with him again in order to bring some level of comfort in the midst of her trying experience.  The Vulcan did not find the logic in the need for comfort and would have rather scientifically solved her problem but she was in the midst of a paradox.  Her emotions and need for a bondmate defied the strictly science solution.It would require much more from her and those around her.  It was the second part of that thought that remained the variable.  She had not been aboard the Illuminar long.  She allowed her mind to wonder how long it would take for her to be removed if she couldnÕt solve the trouble brewing in her brain.  T'shalaith felt that the CMO would remove her from duty before anything went in the direction of an illogical and emotional break.  She frowned as she thought about how that could be thought of as a comfort in the midst of all the rest of itShe forced her mind back to the matters at hand with the reports and journals she needed to sign off on, read, and write detailed summaries for - there was something to be said for the work centering her focus and emotional stability.  She had completed over half of the work on the PADDs when her considerations were interrupted by the voice of her captain.=^=Lieutenants Alyl, Lee and Solice,  Lieutenant Commander Gregory,  Commander Verin, and Ensign T'shalaith to the Ready Room.=^=She raised an eyebrow.  That list of officers logically suggested something was up.  She picked up a PADD and started a new file for notes and headed for the Ready Room.(Reply none)(posted by Aaron DeLay)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>USS Illuminar -- Guest Quarters -- Deck 2 -- SFI Michael Weston and CMO/3XO Lt. Quinna Solice -- 1500)Quinna stood at the door, her heart pounding.  This was a conversation she was scared to have.  Quinna rang the chime.  It was too late and now she could not run.  She waited for a reply.  She wanted to hear him welcome her in.  In her brain she could hear the slow ticks of a secondhand on a clock.  Tic, tic, tic.  Her hands showed nervousness.  Her fingers stretched and rolled.  She was sure that what she was going to tell him, he was not going to see it coming.  And Quinna feared that he was going to be angry.Michael had been anxious about getting an opportunity to look at the data from the transfer that Verin had brought back.  He had been denied access at this point.  He was hoping to garner information to get himself reinstated.  Or, at least, to clear his name from being an unreliable source of information.  Being burned sucked.To help him focus he began to run through some katas.  It kept his body moving, and his mind occupied.  Running through the kata was a mental exercise as he visualized attackers and what the moves represented.  It was a mental battle against multiple opponents. He was through his third set when the door chime rang, breaking his concentration during a spinning roundhouse head kick.  He stumbled out of the move and cursed softly.ÒYeah, yeah, IÕm coming,Ó he called out, knowing that the person on the other side of the door probably couldnÕt hear him.  Grabbing a towel to wipe the sweat from his face he moved over to the door and tapped the pad to open it.He was happily surprised to find the doorway filled with Quinna.  A huge smile spread across his face and he held out his hand, ÒWhy Dr. Solace, this is an unexpected pleasure.  I hope that youÕve come to give me a thorough physical examination.ÓThen he noted the look on her face and stepped aside to let her byh, ÒThatÕs not a happy look.ÓQuinna looked at Michael and then pulled him into her arms.  She needed a moment, she held him tight.  She took in his smell, the feel of him after a workout.  She reached up for a kiss.  ÒWe need to talk.  I need to talk.Ó  Quinna said as she pulled herself away. Michael could feel her warmth dissolve as she pulled away. That was an ominous disparity to the warmth of her original embrace. And nothing good has ever come from those four words. ÒWe need to talk.ÓÒOkay,Ó he said warily, Òwhy donÕt you come all the way in and sit down. IÕll talk with you about almost anything. WhatÕs on your mind?ÓQuinna moved over to the couch and sat down in the middle.  She crossed her legs and put her hands in her lap.  Her thumbs twiddle around each other.  ÒCome sit with me.Ó  Quinna said as she patted the seat next to her.~Oh this is going to be bad.~ He sat down next to her and took her hands in his, looking worried now. ÒQuinna youÕre killing me.  WhatÕs the problem?  Whatever it is, we can resolve it.ÓQuinna took a deep breath.  She wanted to be selfish, but knew she had to let this play out.  ÒFiona is dead.Ó  There it came out of her mouth and it seemed easier than she thought.  ÒI did not intend to kill her.ÓMiclael blinked, not sure if he heard what he thought heÕd heard. He blinked again once his brain processed the information, uncertain if he was sorry his old partner was dead or impressed that Quinna had killed her. It may not have been the last thing he had expected to hear, but it was pretty close. ÒHow did that happen?Ó he asked, making sure his voice did not carry any accusations tone. ÒShe grabbed me from the arcade.  She was going to use me to ensure you complete your assignment.  She went to lock me in a closet, and I grabbed her, swung her around.  I think I surprised her.  She stumbled and wellÉÓ  Quinna trailed off.Michael was silent a moment longer then he pulled her into a huge hug. ÒAre you okay?  And I donÕt mean physically harmed. You didnÕt become a doctor toÉ you know.Ó  He was trying to tactful, but knew he wasnÕt being successful.  ÒThere is more,Ó she said pulling herself away. ÒI found a data rod on her.Ó  Quinna reached down to the beltline of her uniform and pulled out a data rod from the hidden pocket.  (Because every Uniform needs a hidden pocket)   She handed it to him.  And she waited for a reply.He held the rod between his thumb and forefinger, twirling it around.  Then he looked at Quinna with a half closed eye.  ÒHow did you manage to keep it once you were ÒarrestedÓ?ÓQuinna laughed a bit.  She had not realized that she had some tears falling from her eye, ÒActually before I was arrested, I planted it in TreiÕs boot.  I made sure I had nothing on me that tied me to Fiona.Ó  ÒDo you have any idea whatÕs on this?Ó he asked, wondering what Fiona would carry around with her that was so important.ÒNo.  It is not for me but it is for you..  Though I have my thoughts, it could be what you have been wanting.  What you deserve.ÓMichael looked at the rod with renewed interest, ÒShe told you it was for me?Ó  But that was more for himself.  Then he looked at Quinna, ÒAnd you didnÕt look at it out of respect for me?  What about Trei, or Sekal?ÓÒWell she did not say much of anything.  I searched her and found it.Ó  Quinna said.  ÒI donÕt think Trei looked at it.  I am not sure about the Captain.ÓWeston chuckled at the thought of Trei discovering the rod and not knowing what to do with it.  And she wanted to work with him in intelligence.  A natural instinct should have been to either crack it open and have a look, or expect it to have a worm that would erase all the data if opened incorrectly, or by the wrong person.He took a deep sigh and smiled at Quinna, ÒWell thereÕs only one way to find out whatÕs on it.  You curious?ÓÒI am, but this is for you.Ó  Quinna's heart was still nervous, ÒI will be here only if you want me to be.Ó  Quinna raised her hand and ran her fingers along his hairline.  ÒI will do anything for you.Ó  Quinna did not say more but also thought that she would also let him go.He looked at her expectant face, and gave a little chuckle, ÒI donÕt think I will need privacy for this.  Besides, I have nothing to hide from you.ÓHe moved over to his computer and opened the access panel.  He slipped the rod into its place and tapped the icon that isolated his computer from the rest of the ship.  He didnÕt want anything unforeseen to happen because of his carelessness.Quinna moved behind Michael.  She stood there quietly and waited for what they were going to find.  Her hand rested on the back of MichaelÕs neck as she played with the hair on the back of his neck.  She wondered what was on the data rod.  Was it FionaÕs shopping list or Michaels proof for his freedom?  ÒOK, so let's see what we have here.ÓMichael became a little distracted by QuinnaÕs flirtations but he plodded on.  There were several layers of encryption on the data that he was going to have to wade through before getting what he really wanted.  His curiosity was more than a little piqued.  While they were looking Quinna brought up some idle conversation.  ÒI was amazed you could find me when I was in the brig.  But I knew if anyone could, it would be you.  How did you find me so fast?ÓHis mind wasnÕt really on what she was saying as he dug into the coding of the rod and said, ÒOh, I always know where you are.  I promised that I would keep you safe.ÓQuinna leaned over and gave him a kiss on the top of his head, ÒHoney, you are good, But I was taken to the dark recesses of the station.  I guess it is not important but I would love to learn the secret on how you could keep track of me.Ó  Quinna leaned closer to MichaelÕs ear, ÒMaybe I can interrogate you in my special way.ÓClearly she was going to test his ability to decode information with a distraction. ÒItÕs not really important,Ó he said, trying to maintain his focus on his work, Ò but it helps to have had you tagged by an isotope that only activated when you were out of my range for a specific length of time.ÓÒAhh.Ó  Quinna stood up.  ÒThat was a great idea to track us.  You should have let us know that you were taking us so we could have kept track of each other.  My Brilliant Spy.Ó  Quinna went back to playing with the hair at the base of his neck and watching him do his work on the computer.Michael stopped for a moment, before he spoke. He wasnÕt sure how it would be taken if she were to know that she had been the only person he had tagged. Secrets. He had to admit he was getting a little tired of secrets.  But was this the place to start? He decided not.  ÒYes, well, I thought it best that people didnÕt know,Ó he said.  ÒI wasnÕt sure how Commander Verin might react.Ó  That wasnÕt actually an untruth.  It just wasnÕt the entire truth.Suddenly there was a beep, and an image of Fiona came up on the screen.  [Hello Michael, I knew youÕd be able to break my encoding.  In fact, IÕm pretty sure youÕre one of the few who would.  It should look familiar.]Quinna stopped what she was doing and placed her hand on MichaelÕs shoulder.  She wanted to turn.  She did not want to see her face.  She wanted to show Michael that she was strong and could handle anything, but deep down, her stomach was turned in knots.[Attached to this are files that youÕve been looking for that are pertinent to your burn notice.  Apparently you have created some lofty enemies over the years.  ThatÕs what happens when youÕre good at what you do.  Unfortunately you wonÕt be able to get those documents without the data rod that you received to fulfill your obligation to my employer.  As you may have surmised there is a worm program that will infect the IlluminarÕs main computer.  That worm will also unlock the same information that you desire.  You have a choice make my dear sweet Michael.  You know that I have your best interests at heart.]The image disappeared, leaving a blank screen and a blinking cursor that awaited a command.ÒAre you needing a passcode?  Fiona said that Bradford was the one with the information.  Could that work?Ó  Quinna asked.Michael reached into his pocket and pulled out the data chip that Oaks had tossed to him moments before he tried to kill them all.  He shook his head.ÒNo,Ó he said, Òthis is not something IÕm willing to gamble on.ÓHe reached into the panel of the computer to withdraw the rod.  As he began to remove the rod a feedback loop sent a wave of electricity through his body, sending him flying from the station, leaving him laying on the floor, not moving.Quinna rushed to Michael's side.  She felt for a pulse and could not find one.  She started to pump on his chest followed by rescue breathing.  This seemed to feel like forever until she got a pulse.  She leaned over and kissed his forehead in relief.  ÒYou are ok, love.Ó  Michael lay flat on his back and began to laughed.  He couldnÕt believe that heÕd been so stupid than to believe that Fiona wouldnÕt have built in some kind of failsafe on the data.  ÒWe should get you to sickbay.Ó  Quinna said as she started to examine the rest of his body.  Time to check his cognitive skills, ÒCan you tell me your name?ÓMichael looked up at Quinna, who was looking very concerned.  ÒMy name, Jeffrey.Ó  He knew she was doing her job so he took it a little more seriously.  ÒMichael Thomas Weston.ÓÒStardate?ÓHe frowned, ÒNot sure I could answer that question with any certainty under normal circumstances, but I believe itÕs 2446.02.22.ÓÒWhere are you at?Ó  ÒIÕm on the floor, with someone who doesnÕt know to never finish a sentence with a preposition.ÓÒWho am I?Ó  A broad smile spread across his face, ÒMy reason to keep going.ÓFinally he sat up and stretched his back and neck, ÒOuch.  Fiona certainly knows how to say good-bye.Ó   Quinna smiled.  She looked at Michael.  ÒYou seem to be ok, but I still want you on a biobed.  That is the second major shock in your system in a month.Ó  Quinna stood to help Michael to his feet.  ÒSo she had an admission of your innocence on the data rod.  That should help your case.Ó  Quinna said.Michael gave her a naughty smile when she said she wanted him on a bed, but let it go. ÒIt would only do me any good if I had access to that information.ÓHe stood up, slowly, but his sense of equilibrium began to fail and he stumble to a wall. ÒSteady, Love, Steady,Ó  Quinna moved to a position to help support Michael.Weston leaned on her slightly then gathered his balance and stood straight. ÒI need to get this chip to Sekal. IÕm pretty sure that theyÕre aware that I am not on board with their plans. I may have dug a hole that I wonÕt be able to climb out of. For the first time in a long time I have no idea what IÕm going to do next.ÓQuinna urged him to the couch, ÒFirst, let's sit.  Then we can figure it out.Ó  The two sat down, ÒTaking it to the Captain is a wise idea.  He has always believed you, when others still do not.Ó  Quina was still looking over Michael,  she would take his pulse to make sure it was steady.Michael smiled weakly, ÒAny excuse to hold my hand.ÓÒSo when do you want to take it?Ó  Quinna was ready to take the step with him.  ÒYou have to get the information.  We need to clear your name.ÓÒIÕll send him a message to meet, then itÕs up to his schedule,Ó Michael said with a sigh of resignation.  ÒMeanwhile, IÕm suddenly feeling a little energized.ÓCupping her chin with his palm he stroked her cheek with his thumb, then pulled her towards him, kissing her lips, at first softly, then a little more vigorously. (reply none)(posted by Al and Kris)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 1 -  Ready Room - CO Captain Seka/ Drs Penn and Teller/FO Commander Sienna Williams-Verin/3O CMO Dr. Quinna Solice/ 2O Lt Commander Dieter Gregory/ CSO Lt. Alyl/ Ensign TÕShalaith - 1415)=^=Lieutenants Alyl, Lee and Solice,  Lieutenant Commander Gregory,  Commander Verin and Ensign T'shalaith to the Ready Room.=^=(Reply: Lee)T'shalaith had spent the walk and turbolift journey to contemplate on what was waiting for her in the Ready Room of the Captain.  She hadnÕt been attentive to her station in the days previous until today.  She hadnÕt spoken much to her Chief, or done much aside from reports, cursory bridge work.  Logically she had not performed her duties to the expectations of anyone, including herself.It was in that moment the thought of being further demoted or even reassigned crossed from her forcefully controlled emotions into her logical discussion brain.  She dismissed it out of hand as beyond the pale of illogical.  It did give her pause as her mind worked at a frenetic pace - she needed to find a permanent solution to her condition and quickly.  She stepped into the Ready Room and readied her PADD for note taking.Sekal motioned her to the couch. There was room for another there but no chairs remained. The meeting would not be a protracted one however, once all had arrived he would begin. Gregory had just come on duty, and was on the bridge checking in with Operations when the call came over his com badge.  Tapping the device he replied, ÒAcknowledged.ÓWith a final word to McFry before heading to the ready room.  Entering the room, he saw the Captain and three other figures.  ÒYou called, Sir,Ó he said to the Captain. Sekal nodded from behind the desk. "Affirmative, I will wait until the rest have arrived before discussing the matter. At its essence it kindled an emotional outrage from the report I received." He motioned to the last remaining seat with T'shalaith, the others would be forced to stand.Jaton was in the lab, trying to get the department back to some semblance of normal when the call came in. He was still rather flustered from this morningÕs travails, but was trying to put them behind him. But something told him that wasnÕt about to happen now. ÒOn my way,Ó he said as he tapped his commbadge.He grabbed a couple of relevant PADDs just in case, and walked out of the office, headed for the turbolift. It took no more than 20 seconds or so for the little car to transport him to the bridge, but it felt like an eternity as he was stewing and going over this morning over and over. And as he walked into the room to be confronted with the captain along with Penn and Teller, he knew the reckoning was here.T'shalaith looked up as the Chief Science Officer walked in and felt her pulse elevate slightly before coming back to her resting rate.  Given the reports she had read and what had filtered through the hallways, he had taken the brunt of the science issues.  They would need to speak at some point she knew and it was logical.  The tightly controlled emotional side of her was leaking slightly in her mind, and the thought of the uncomfortable discussion they would need to have forced her to recalibrate her control and inwardly meditate for ten seconds.~Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum,~ Jaton thought to himself, not daring to say it out loud. ÒReporting as ordered, sir.Ó There was a punch to that last word that Jaton added to express his anger and frustration with the pair.Teller motioned to Penn and said softly, ÒJim to Bart, about Rock Ridge.  Moe to Shemp, his trophy ruined.Ó  Penn nearly choked himself, swallowing his tongue in order to not laugh.  He leaned over to Teller and whispered, ÒForrest Gump to Mrs. Blue.ÓT'shalaith shifted herself to stand slightly behind him and gave him a slight nod.  Logically it would assist to see the two science officers at least standing together.  She had studied the human predictions with body language and who sat or stood with who to the point where she had to remind herself that to the humans and other aliens these things mattered far more than most other things.  Illogical, she castigated them in her mind, while allowing that those emotions, for some reason, seemed to serve them in saving the worlds and universes many times over in history.  She decided not to speak.  She was unsure of how the captain would deliver whatever version of discussion and justice he thought necessary.  T'shalaith waited for the next moment. Quinna entered the conference room.  She looked around and she was definitely not the first, but she was not the last.  She noticed that her normal seat was open and she was quick to take it.  She sat and waited.  Gregory looked around, leaning casually against the bulkhead.  He nodded to Quinna as she walked in, before itching the healing burn on his palm. Quinna noticed that Gregory was there.  She had read something and noted that she needed to talk to him as soon as they were done.Sienna had been near engineering when the summons had arrived, so it took her longer to reach the ready room than it had taken the others. Looking around the room, she nodded to everyone, then moved to stand behind and to the right of SekalÕs chair, backing him up literally and figuratively.Penn leaned over to Teller and said in his ear, ÒHawkeye, Mulcahey and Hotlips with the jeep.ÓTeller nodded.  ÒBJ to Hollister, on Mulcahy.ÓÒI think that we should ask Mr. Laredo to attend as well,Ó the FO said, Ósince some of what has occurred has upset Luma.Ó  Sienna spoke calmly and quietly, the words weighted with authority that came easily to her when she was working. ÒAnd there is something that Luma is insisting on and I donÕt know how to answer her. She claims that one of our security crew members was in the lab and is now justÉ gone.  I can find no mention of the crew member, Larry Day, in any of the records and no one else seems to remember him but Luma.Ó  Sienna leaned against the wall comfortably. Why werenÕt they doing this in the conference room? The ready room was big but it was going to be cramped once everyone had reported in.Teller listened to what the woman said and whispered to Penn.  ÒEgon on crossing the streams.  Stantz to Venkman and Egon.  Finkelstein on the black hole.  Hawkings. The Keer solution,Ó he said excitedly.  The Captain looked to his right. "What is this of a missing crewman? I had not been informed of it." ÒI just found out this morning and was trying to figure out what she was unhappy about. ThatÕs why I was in engineering, attempting to figure out if our data banks had been tampered with, but Mr. Bohb says no traces. I was working on a report for you after I hear back from Mars to see if they have any records of Mr. Day. Luma says he was fairly popular, and that his nickname was Lucky.Ó Sy turned towards Mr. Lee, ÒWhat do you know about this, Mr. Lee? Why did you send security into a secure lab to search it? And,Ó Sienna was very displeased about this, ÒWhy would you attempt to search their quarters without authorization?Ó(Reply: Lee)The Captain tapped his comm. "Mr. Laredo report to the Ready Room."An obviously surprised voice answered, =^=Oh, uhh, on my way.=^= The connection broke audibly. Sienna tried to cover her smile.Sekal stood to his feet, the Ready Room was indeed becoming crowded. "While we are waiting for Luma's mind bondmate to arrive, I will begin with the reason for summoning you here and I will be brief."He looked about at the assembled officers and it would be logical if none of them would be satisfied with his conclusions. "We had an incident in a science lab that I neither condone nor defend. At the same time the ones who precipitated it were brought aboard with my approval. It is logical to note that I did not ensure proper communication within the science department nor facilitate a reporting procedure upon their arrival. In this then I accept responsibility for the chaotic events of yesterday."Sienna had read a report, heard from Luma on her opinion on the matter, and had been planning a talk with the two scientists. She was very pleased that the Captain was dealing with the matter, however.  She continued listening as people talked.Gregory continued to lean against the wall, taking in the actions of the Captain and First Officer.  Clearly he missed some happenings, so heÕd have to read the reports when this was finished. At some point, he should go speak to these two.  Learn a bit more about them and their research.He waited until the discussion had wound down. "I have spoken with the scientists and it has been clearly stated how they will operate from this moment forward and if they wish to continue their experiments aboard this vessel they will adhere to them." His gaze raked across the two before settling on the CSO Jaton Alyl. "You will receive daily reports from them on their researches and those reports will be reviewed by the command crew in addition. If there is an interruption in those reports it will be your responsibility to investigate the matter. All avenues of investigation by them will be weighed to determine if further safety measures are required according to the statutes of your commission and I expect you to exercise your authority."Begrudgingly, Jaton nodded. ÒUnderstood, sir,Ó he grumbled.He looked to Lieutenant Lee and his glance included the CSO. "The lab they have been using will be turned back over to their use, any equipment removed will be promptly returned without delay and in working order. Should you wish to oversee the matter personally which I recommend then this should be your first priority."Jaton stood forward. ÒSir, I must wholeheartedly protest. IÐÓTeller looked at Jaton, ÒChenza at court, the court of silence. Kadir beneath Mo Moteh. Raymond Stantz to the Mayor.  Venkman to the Mayor.ÒPenn shook his head, Ò No, Bart, the sheriff Bart, with Mongo.ÓSekalÕs stony gaze included all who had been involved in the reported fracas. "I will neither delve into nor dredge up earlier events including the meeting you were involved in. I expect those participating to work together in the future. The experiment causing the issue is currently at an all stop and their findings will be transmitted to Mars for independent verification. In addition they are going to be releasing notes upon another line of inquiry as per proper procedures which will be available to any others here who are inquisitive."His eyes settled on Penn and Teller. "If there is a repeat of the issue you will not be continuing your investigations here."Teller nodded, ÒDarmok and Jalad at Tanagra.  Sokath, his eyes opened. Temba, his arms wide. Mirab, with sails unfurled.Ó   ÒIndeed,Ó Penn agreed. ÒNow that the parameters have been set there shall be no further brooks to protocols.ÓÒCaptain, if I might?Ó Sienna spoke, and at his nod, continued. ÒEnsign Stennin was brought aboard as head of research, but had to return to Vulcan. Perhaps it would be helpful to continue to split the duties between Ensign TÕshalaith and Mr. Alyl like they were between Stennin and Alyl?ÓHe gave a small movement of his shoulders which could have been a shrug. "That is a  possibility which I have and will continue to consider and depends on a number of factors.  Penn and Teller's experiments would logically fall under the purvue of research and development and if that department is reinstated the responsibility of their oversight will fall there."TÕshalaith had been making copious notes on her PADD.  The mention of heading of research gave her a momentary pause.  She found completeness in research and knew her abilities and talents would bring significant benefit to such a situation.  She made a mark in the notes to discuss it at a later date with those who would need to be included.He noted that Temas had entered. "Thank you for coming Mr. Laredo. Please explain why a crewman no one knows about has disappeared from one of our science labs."Temas froze at the question. This was something that had plagued him since Luma had started in about it. His mind raced through the memory of Luma screaming in his mind, ~HeÕs gone. He was there now heÕs not.~ÒI canÕt really explain it, Captain,Ó Laredo said. ÒLuma keeps talking about this man, Larry Day, but there is no record of there having been a Larry Day on the ship. IÕve inquired all the way back to the Academy, and they have no record of a Larry Day. IÕve been searching for any kind of evidence that there has ever been a Larry ÔLuckyÕ Day that has ever been in existence. But Luma is certain of her knowledge.  IÉ feel her loss at his missing.ÓThe Vulcan took only an instant to consider the matter. "Perhaps Ms. T'shalaith should investigate this matter, please relay everything Luma knows to her for a follow-up."Temas shrugged and turned to the Vulcan, ÒI will happily share all I have with you Ensign.  It isnÕt much. Mostly a lot of people saying that theyÕve never heard of Mr. Day.ÓTÕshalaith gave a slight nod, ÒI am certain an answer lies somewhere between what Luma says and what we appear to know.  There are a great many things in this universe that resist logical explanation.  I will endeavor to discover an answer.Ó  She was curious to examine the dynamic with Temas and Luma as a side benefit to the objective.The sense of Luma being present had followed Temas in, and everyone who was not a psi-null would experience it. A heaviness to the air, a sense that someone was watching. =^= Our Sekal will tell the misbehaving small ones that they are no longer allowed to harm the skin. It hurt when they decided to shoot the wall. No more make the hurties!=^= She declared, not touching the other issue just yet."That issue has already been adequately addressed Luma, there will be no repeat of the incident." The Captain assured her.ÒBarny Fife with a bullet. Harry Callahan to the punk.  Children of Tam.  Elmo, the muppet, at Christmas.  Binx to Billie Jean.  Binx to Ophelia,Ó he concluded.ÒHedley Lamar to Taggert about Rockridge,Ó Penn added. In her emotional turmoil that was tightly controlled TÕshalaith felt the urge to physically harm the inane scientists.  Had she been human, she might have followed through with the urge.  Instead, she practiced a few careful breaths to center her control once more. The urge faded.  She returned her attention to the ongoing meeting at hand.As hard as Temas tried he was not able to shield assaultive sensations coming from TÕshalaith. He gave her a serious look trying to determine what the difficulty was. This was something he would need to pursue later. ÒWhy donÕt I come to your office when youÕre ready, Ensign.ÓThe assistant science chief saved the notes on her PADD and examined her schedule, ÒI will send you my available times within the next 72 hours.ÓTemas smiled and nodded, returning his attention to the captain. Sekal then sat down. "You have your assignments. Dismissed."TÕshalaith gave a nod and exited the Ready Room heading for her office.  She suspected her Chief would visit with her soon enough.Sienna nodded and moved from her perch behind the Captain. She had kept an eye on the vulcan in science, and she would need to have a talk with her own mate about how best to support TÕShalaith. She headed to the door after everyone else had left, pausing before she did, ÒWe need to tell both Ensign TÕShalaith and the Doctors about Luma and her abilities. Why she is able to sense things no one else can.  I need permission to brief them since their security clearances are not of a sufficient level for that information normally.Ó"Permission granted." With that out of the way it was time to turn operations over to her for the day. He stood to his feet. "I will be in my quarters after eating. You may take the ship to Risa when all is in readiness." He moved for the door.She nodded, standing aside, ÒAye, Sir.  Have a good meal.Ó  She looked around the ready room for a moment, to make sure that the large group of people had not left anything behind. Finding that all was well, she exited and headed towards the command chair, taking the seat.(Reply: Any, none)(Posted byCharles G. - SekalMelinda G - SiennaTim B.       - DieterKris B.       - QuinnaAl M.         -  TemasSpencer O - JatonAaron D.    - T'shalaith)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>USS Illuminar - Deck 1 -  Ready Room -  Chief of Security  Lt (jn) Keung Lee.  1420=^=Lieutenants Alyl, Lee and Solice,  Lieutenant Commander Gregory,  Commander Verin and Ensign T'shalaith to the Ready Room.=^==^=On my way=^= responded Lee who wondered what the meeting was about as he grabbed his Padd.  Was it anything to do with Drs Penn and Teller?  The response to LumaÕs upsets.  Upon arrival at the Ready Room, he noticed the place was fairly crowded and any chairs had been taken up.  There was space on the couch which sat ensign TÕShallaith. Penn and Teller were there as well.Lee stood up. He was surprised to hear that a security officer, Larry Day was missing.  Lee knew everyone in his department but he never heard of such a person called Larry Day never mind his nickname Ð Larry.  He had ordered a security team to the lab where Penn and Teller had worked following the phaser incident but whoever this Larry Day wasnÕt part of the search team.  Lee once again explained about the incident involving Penn and Teller, restraining them in their quarters because they were a potential threat to the safety of the ship with their experiments. He further explained that had sent a team to the lab to investigate what the scientists were up to.   ÒI wasnÕt aware that I needed authorisation particularly this was a security issue and we are at yellow alert.Ó  Finished what he said as he stared at the two scientists, he sat down again.  At least I explained my contribution, thought Lee.He listened to Captain Sekal why everyone was summoned to the meeting. Did the Captain just claim responsibility for the scientists to come aboard and  conduct their experiments?(reply none)(posted by JOhn>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - 2/C LCDR Dieter Gregory - 2100)Gregory sat in the command chair.  Under warp, there wasnÕt much to do, other than monitor incoming signals and make sure the scans were clean.It had been an eventful day, from the data he discovered, a burn to his hand, the meeting with the two scientists and the star map data.  It had been hidden and there is no way that was a coincidence.  He also learned that orb fragments didnÕt like to be probed.  He was going to have to find a new way to get the data.  The words on the locket intrigued him, Serendipity is often pregnant passion.  It was incomprehensible, made no sense.  The fragment, as best as they could determine, was part of the Orb of Contemplation.  On top of that, there were strange markings. Not letters or script, but what could best be described as periods, commas and accent marks.  The computer could find no mention or reference to marks like this, especially in relation to the Bajoran language.His search came up with one name, Doctor Jiso Telrea, a researcher in the Bajoran Archeological Institute, who might have some more information.  She was a specialist in the ancient dialects.  He had sent her a message and hoped he could talk to her more. He still had a few hours before gamma shift would come on, so he checked the lab usage again, reserving the lab from last night for his continued exploration of the locket and key.  Accessing his private records, he inputted some new parameters into the system, and let his program run.   While the computing power on the ship was excellent, augmented by the power of Luma, these calculations required a recursive logic to explore different pathways and eliminate those that were not productive.  With the clue in the star field as a basis, that gave him an endpoint, or how he hoped so. 2446.02.23>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0300)Gregory had grabbed a quick bit to eat, with some extra caffeine included.   He considered waking Dr. Solice for a stimulant, but was pretty sure sheÕd not oblige him.  Rightly so.  After yesterdayÕs unanticipated result with the scanning probe microscope, he had moved to more circumspect ways to measure the locket.  He had measured the raman scattering spectroscopy patterns as well as circular dichroism spectroscopy patterns.  The locket displayed very odd characteristics in both.  He had tried to access the data on Orbs to see what the BajorianÕs might have on their orbs. He also accessed the data that was generated when the alternate universe orb was discovered.  However, the Bajoran data was not available to him.  He sent a formal request to the Archivist of the Vedik Council.  He hoped that she would allow him access while on Bajor.It seemed every chance to probe the locket was limited in the data he was generating.  He really wanted to put it into the atom probe microscope, but after the scanning probe, he didnÕt want to risk it. He did have an idea of transporting the locket, and holding it in the buffer to get more information, but not sure that would be the best idea.  There was no clear information how that would effect it, and when Dr. Solice had been transported, the locket would have been closed.  He made more notes as the data continued to flow into his programs.  He closed his eyes for just a minute. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 6 - Science Lab 1 - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0500)The computer beeped, indicating it had finished the calculations. GregoryÕs head snapped forward as he struggled to wake up.  Blinking his eyes, he shook the cobwebs from his brain.  ÒComputer, display results.ÓDieter walked to the table, and stood by the controls.  Manipulating the images, he explored the data.  His line tracing on the connection between key and locket, the orb fragment did clutter some of the data, but there was no way around it.  He got lost in studying the data and patterns.  Yawning, he decided he would need some sleep, and there would be science department people soon.  He secured his files and retrieved the items.  Releasing his lock on the door, he returned to his room, securing the locket and key within.  He dashed off a quick note to Quinna, letting her know he had found some things that they needed to talk about.  That done, he fell onto his bunk and was asleep in minutes.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>2446.02.26>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 3- Captain's Quarters - CO - Captain Sekal - 0320)His eyes opened as the tone sounded for the third time then used his hand to cradle T'laya as he turned his head. If attempting to speak without doing so he would have gotten a mouthful of grey and white fur."Sekal here."=^= Captain we have entered the system and received permission from Risan system command to assume orbit. Awaiting your orders sir.=^="Standard parking orbit Ensign."=^= Aye sir.=^="Lights at 20 percent."The lighting in the room was muted but enough to make out the com unit beside the bed. He tapped the button."Yeoman Whitney set up landing parties for shore leave and submit them to the department chiefs for authorization. The first will be scheduled for transport at 0800."=^= Aye sir. Anything else?=^="Yes, Lieutenant Commander Gregory should be included on the first team. It is my understanding he is in high anticipation of the excursion." It was unnecessary and illogical to note that since being informed of their destination his second officer had been somewhat absent minded due to his attention being elsewhere. A less logical being might have referred to it as day dreaming.=^= Yes Captain.=^="Once the rosters are finalized submit them to me."=^= Yes sir. =^="That is all." He ended the communication and checked the time then laid back down. "Lights out."As he was drifting back to sleep he felt T'laya curling against his chin once more.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 3 - Gregory's Quarters - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0530)His computer chimed  Grabbing a hot tea from the replicator, he opened the message.  Looking over it list, he approved the plan for his department.  He noticed that he had been put on the first group.He sighed.  While he would like to have challenged the cliff at Galartha, the data that he and Dr. Solice had been generating on the items they had been investigating.  The most interesting of these pieces was the one that she had picked up on Betazoid.  There was something pulling them to Bajor.  These ideas all circled around that planet, and this was the closest they had come to Bajor, and he didn't want to pass up the opportunity.He sent off a note to Quinna before starting to get ready for the day. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 3 - Officers quarters -  ACSO T'shalaith - 0700)Sath stood before her, shimmering in the darkness of the living room.  T'shalaith sat on the couch, staring down the holographic creation of her father.  She was dressed in her sleeping uniform, her hair widely unkempt, and her nails were being bitten softly by her teeth.ÒYou activated me an hour ago, daughter.  You have not spoken.Ó  The programmed figure cocked his head to the side, ÒYouÕve disabled my access to read your vitals.ÓT'shalaith nearly growled.  She instead chose to stare into his hazy eyes.  They had arrived in the system earlier in the morning hours and they now orbited the pleasure planet of Risa.  She had awoken two hours previous and paced the space of her living room until in a fit of frustration activated SathÕs program.  Now she sat curled on the couch, staring at her father and unable to find the words to speak.ÒIt is unbearable to be unable to truly see you, daughter.ÓThe assistant chief science officer tapped the console controls next to her and her fatherÕs trademark thin smile returned.  She returned to staring at him.ÒAh, yes.  There we are once more.Ó  He cocked his head to the other side as he looked at her.  His actions were a part of his programming and were accurate with a small percentage of deviation.  ÒYou are alarmed, T'shalaith.  I have not sensed this in you in...quite some time.ÓShe remained in the staring position.ÒYou are concerned about stepping onto the planet below.ÓShe broke her silence, ÒWould you not have the same concerns?  A pleasure planet is illogical, inappropriate, and at odds with the rational reasoning of my mind and my people.ÓSath placed his hands behind his back, ÒDaughter, Risa has many...diversions for our people.ÓShe stood, in shock as she shook her head, ÒYou cannot be serious.ÓÒYou have not bonded.  You...have missed out on elements of life and mates that are essential to living.ÓÒI am quite accepting of my current state of living, father.ÓA smirk from the hologram, ÒThat state has an expiration date, T'shalaith.  You must resolve your bondmate matter.Ó  He paused and shrugged, ÒRisa would be a place for you to explore the possibilities of what exists in the universe for you...and for our people.ÓÒI do not enjoy talking about exploring possibilities with my father.Ó  She returned to stare at him, but he did not react.  Her mother, very much alive and adrift in the universe somewhere, was dead to him.  Emotions had taken her to a life of a vagabond, and even in holographic programming, her fatherÕs refusal to accept her wayward ways remained steadfast.ÒIt does not bother me.Ó  He looked up for a moment, ÒI do not think it would have bothered me in life either, daughter.  You will find a bondmate.  And you will find balance.   And possibilities.ÓÒComputer save and end program.Ó  As he faded, SathÕs hand formed into a Live Long and Prosper gesture.  T'shalaith muttered in response, "Peace and long life."(reply none)(posted by Aaron DeLay)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> (USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - CO - Captain Sekal - 0700)As he stepped onto the bridge and looked around he was spotted by the blonde haired yeoman who immediately made her way over to him, a PADD was held securely in her hand."The roster you requested Captain. It has already been reviewed and accepted by the required personnel."He accepted the PADD and looked over the groupings. As per his instructions Gregory had a spot on the first shore leave team. He added his thumbprint biosignature to the roster and passed it back to her. "Forward this to everyone listed. Transports to being at 0800 as noted. Anyone missing their noted time will be moved to transporter room 2 at a later time.""Aye sir." Her long hair was kept up in braids that were coiled into a loose bun. It passed code in that manner, off duty she was known to wear it down. Her locks were said to be the envy of many of the females aboard. This was esoteric data that he had taken no note of.As she moved off to comply he moved to the center seat to take command. Today would be primarily a light day though he had one thing in mind to do while most of the crew was frolicking on the planet's surface.(Reply: any)(Posted by Charles G)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0705)Gregory stepped out of the turbolift onto the bridge.   The view screen had a picture of Risa up.  Dieter scanned the data on the Master Systems Display.  All read green.  Circling over to Operations, he greeted Lieutenant Menzi.  The two talked in low voices for a minute.Finally, he walked over to the Command, where the Captain was.  "Good morning, Captain," he said by way of greeting.  "Thank you for placing me on the first group to go for shore leave.  However, I have to ask a favor."(Reply Sekal)"Well, Sir.  Dr. Solice and I have been investigating some interesting, for lack of better word, artifacts.  These all appear to have come from Bajor, including a small fragment of an 'orb'.  We've been studying these and would like to take a quick trip to Bajor to do some research there.  I have a flight plan that will take us 36 hours to get there, giving us 2 days to do this research.  We have been talking to the Archivist of Vedik Council and  Doctor Jiso Telrea, a researcher in the Bajoran Archeological Institute to get access to some of the older records that might help us answer our questions.""With your permission, I'd like to borrow a shuttlecraft so Dr. Solice and I could make the journey."(Reply Sekal)(Posted by Tim)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - CO - Captain Sekal - 0706)Sekal was merely sitting in the big chair for now, once the away teams started transporting down he had a matter to take care of.His Yeoman hovered nearby in case he needed anything which was unnecessary at this time. Lieutenant Commander Gregory had come onto the bridge and made the rounds of his department before moving in his direction. "Good morning, Captain," "Mister Gregory." He inclined his head in acknowledgment. "Thank you for placing me on the first group to go for shore leave.  However, I have to ask a favor.""Indeed. And what would that be?" The Vulcan CO asked out of curiosity. "Well, Sir.  Dr. Solice and I have been investigating some interesting, for lack of better word, artifacts.  These all appear to have come from Bajor, including a small fragment of an 'orb'.  We've been studying these and would like to take a quick trip to Bajor to do some research there.  I have a flight plan that will take us 36 hours to get there,giving us 2 days to do this research.  We have been talking to the Archivist of Vedik Council and  Doctor Jiso Telrea, a researcher in the Bajoran Archeological Institute to get access to some of the older records that might help us answer our questions.""With your permission, I'd like to borrow a shuttlecraft so Dr. Solice and I could make the journey."He nodded, there was no need for further questioning, the flight details had been laid out clearly. "Permission granted."Without turning his head. "Yeoman please remove Lieutenant Commander Gregory and Lieutenant Solice from the shore leave roster and adjust accordingly."She stepped up beside the chair and looked over at him. "And when will you be going down Captain?""I will not. There are a number of items that demand my attention.""Captain surely Vulcans take personal liberty some time. All you do is work and it can't be healthy." She was clearly concerned.He gave her a look in which one eyebrow was elevated above the other. "Vulcans have no need to de-stress or play Yeoman. My presence is required on the ship with tasks to perform. Please see to my instructions promptly.""Yes sir " Her shapely form swayed as she walked away.Sekal took no notice but turned back to Dieter. "You and Doctor Solice may leave when ready."(Reply: Dieter, any)(Posted by Charles G)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 1 - Bridge - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0708)"Permission granted," the captain said."Thank you, Sir," Gregory replied. The captain and the yeoman had a brief exchange before he turned back to Dieter"You and Doctor Solice may leave when ready," he said."Aye, Sir.  We'll see you in 5 days," he said.  "Lieutenant Menzi will be acting chief of operations.  He'll take good care of the ship."(Sekal, IYW)Dieter left the bridge and hit is combadge.  "Dr. Solice. Quinna. The Captain has given us permission to borrow a shuttle.  Meet me in the shuttlebay by 0800," he said.(Solice, IYW)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 3 - Gregory's Quarters - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0715)Gregory entered his room, and looked at his kit, already packed.  He had thought the Captain would agree to his request.  He opened his safe and placed the key and the locket into the case he had for them.  Closed and locked, he placed it on his bed.  Finally he grabbed his PADD, a case with isolinear chips with the data he had generated, and his tricorder.   Finally, he opened his weapons safe and took out the type 2 phaser.  Not that he expected any trouble, but who knew what they would find. He rubbed his hand, the burn still there.  A reminder of his carelessness, and yet a mystery why the scanning probe microscope induced Cherenkov radiation.  He had done a scan for tachyons and other sources that would have caused it, but there was nothing. Sitting at his terminal, he packaged the data into a compressed file, and locked it with the encryption key that he shared with Murdok.  That task completed, he sent it off to his friend on Deep Space 9, along with a message they would be arriving on Bajor in 36 hours. Looking around the room for one last check, he looked at SPOTS, "Be good while I'm gone.  Don't get into any trouble.""Acknowledged. Do not get into trouble,"  the robot repeated back.With that, he turned and headed to the shuttle bay.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 10 - Main Shuttle bay - 2/O LCDR Dieter Gregory - 0745)Entering the shuttle bay, he saw a type-9 shuttle, the Katherine Johnson, was being prepped.  First stop was to the flight control officer, where went over the orders and his flight plan.  Everything in order, the shuttle was released to his care. He walked onto the shuttle and stowed his gear, before going to the flight deck.  First step was to download the flight plan into the navigation system.  While that was being done, he started going through the checklist.  Sure, someone had already done that, and the flight teams were good, but it was his and the doctor's neck if something went wrong.While the preflight checks were running, he went to check the engineering compartment and warp drive.Everything looked good, so he returned to the flight deck and took a seat, and waited.(Reply Sekal, IYW; Solice)(Posted by Tim)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Deck 15, Main Engineering  - Engineer Ensign jg TychoAlantar - 0906)Tycho was on the deck, PADD in hand. The roster for shore leave andthe juggling of the skeleton crew teams had fallen to him and he waschecking the schedules against each other so no one would grumble thatthey had a shift in the middle of their dom jot tournament, orsomething similar.He was scheduled for Team 2 and wouldn't head out until the evening,which was fine by him, he planned to do some hiking, and saw a fewinteresting schedules of training in Romulan bladework and Mok'barathat he intended to look into unless something more juicy came up.(Reply any IYW)(posted by Lorenz)>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>(USS Illuminar - Risa, Maj Soj Nadev Klingon Eatery - Ensign jgEngineer Tycho Alantar - 2247)Tycho was laughing his butt off. It was a good thing the chairs weredesigned for Klingon abuse, because otherwise he'd have been flat onhis back and would have spilled his spiked raktijino. The eaterycatered to the craggy headed race, but had some Risan flares, and thisparticular drink had two peculiarities. First, it was spiked, whichwas unusual for the caffeinated drink, second, it was made with real,locally grown coffee, and there was a fair layer of the grounds at thebase of the mug.He had 3 table mates, all four around the table wearing long hair andbeards with braids. Warriors all they chanted war ballads and regaledeach other with their victories. Tycho had chanced across an oldKlingon classmate, one of the other kids on the station where Tychogrew up. He'd been looking up when the next Mok'bara session would be,and Kar'ok had invited him to join their group.From there, they'd met two others, friends from the Klingon fleet thatKar'ok new, and the four had beaten each other up for a couple hoursbefore they came to this restaurant, so Tycho was sporting a coupleknicks and bruises.He punched one of his new friends, then poked him in the chest andsaid, "You need to teach me that throw," to which the other mangrinned and clapped both hands on Tycho's already prepped shoulders.They jovially started wrestling over the table, both grunting andlaughing as they tried for leverage. Kar'ok started egging on hishuman friend while the other Klingon laughed and started betting onthe pair with unknowing patrons at the eatery.(Reply any)(posted by Lorenz)NRPG: OK room for 2 SPCs if anyone's interested, if this goes forward,I will play Kar'ok, but leave the other two to the imagination of theperson who elects to play them.Translation: Maj Soj Nadev (Good Food Here-----------------------------------------------------END TRANSMISSION------------------------------------------------------