Pilgrim 12/5

[9:04] [DOIC] Jillian@liorexus: ** The “Cheaters” theme song plays until someone in the audio room realises the mistake and puts on the STAR TREK: PILGRIM theme. **

[9:04] [DOIC] Jillian@liorexus: ** The camera pans around a brown dwarf star suspended in the centre of a five-planet system, cutting away every so often to replay scenes from the last episode that featured the main cast.

[9:04] [DOIC] Jillian@liorexus: As the theme begins to close the focus centres on the U.S.S. Pilgrim in orbit above the system's fourth planet, coloured such a pale blue from the thick sheet of ice encompassing it that it's

[9:05] [DOIC] Jillian@liorexus: nearly white.  Finally the viewer is brought into the ship, a quick pan of the bridge preceding a focus on T'Pang in the captain's chair...**

[9:06] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: Captain's log, Stardate 94931.84, We are now in the middle of our survey of LMC 2065. So far the survey has been routine.

[9:07] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: It has been three days since the unfortunate events in the radiation field. The slow pace of the survey has left the crew with time to reflect on thier behavior. Needless to say things have been >

[9:09] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: somewhat awkward and tense. We are now orbiting above LMC 2065 IV.   a small and rocky planet encased in a thick layer of hydromethane. We are preparinf to extract geological samples from beneath >

[9:09] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: that layer. Perhaps we shall find something interesting. End Log.

[9:10] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "anything to report?"

[9:10] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -chuckles just a little as she reviews a power consumption report on her PADD-

[9:10] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she raises an eyebrow at that.--

[9:11] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "something amusing?"

[9:11] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *On the bridge, the half-trill Gayle was sitting at Ops, the pale giant Sar was at tactical, and a Bajoran woman with ensign pips was seated at helm control.*

[9:11] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Forgive me Captain....I was only thinking what our Geology team might call interesting may differ from the rest of us

[9:11] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I am not sure why they would use a different definition."

[9:12] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li is up in deflector control, wiping his brow as he works over a console.*

[9:12] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: =shakes her head- As for the ship's status report we had minor damage reported during the ...well radiation incident. Engineering reports it is largely under control and repairs have nearly completed

[9:13] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris taps away at his research station, occasionally stealing glances at a nearby Betazoid.*

[9:14] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "Acknowledged. It seems we managed to avoid any serious complications from out time in the radiation field."

[9:14] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -cringes just a little- Indeed...for the most part all seems back to well what passes for normal for us. The ETA on the repairs is estimated to be completed by the end of alpha watch

[9:15] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "Acknowledged."

[9:15] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li lets out a sigh of relief as the adjustments appear to be going smoothly.*

[9:16] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *The Betazoid was at Aria's console in her and Li's absence, brow furrowed slightly.*

[9:17] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *A male human with ensign pips was cheerfully pressing buttons on the science console.*

[9:18] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris attempts to inconspicuously shimmy over, looking intently down at a PADD.*

[9:19] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] *She was shooting him dirty looks every now and then as she worked her own console.*

[9:19] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He paused a moment, glancing up at the sneaky blueberry.*

[9:20] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris doesn't realize he's been spotted and continues to shimmy over, committed to pretending to read.*

[9:21] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Valkriss I will be in my ready room."

[9:21] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "You have the bridge."

[9:22] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li returns engineering, heading over to put away his toolbox.*

[9:22] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Aye captain -nods-

[9:22] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill glanced up briefly as Li passed, but quickly turned her attention back to her work.*

[9:23] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Status on Survey?

[9:23] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "...Serris?  Did you need something?"

[9:23] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -sits in the seat as she assumes the con-

[9:23] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris jumps, startled.* "Oh, I, uh... hadn't realized you saw me."

[9:24] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda] *The ensign at the science station looked up with a big smile.*  "We're still making collections, but we've got some interesting specimines already!"

[9:24] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Yay... rocks.  How very exciting."

[9:25] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda] "They're not just rocks!  They're minerals, and sediment samples, and geo---"

[9:25] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle]  "...Rocks."

[9:25] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Did they ever track down that EPS malfunction on deck 6 that postponed our date?"

[9:25] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -smirks at this- We are out here to learn everything...discoveries in geology do have their impacts

[9:25] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "You're not as inconspicuous as you think... and yeah, I did, it's the next one on the list to get fixed."

[9:27] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Jill there is a replicator in sickbay that is malfunctioning.

[9:27] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda]  "THANK YOU, ma'am!  I've been telling this girl..."

[9:27] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Gayle, while we are here, why dont we drum up some work for Stellar Cartography...prep a probe for a system sweep

[9:27] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "So, uh... doing anything later?"

[9:28] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill blinked and looked over her shoulder again, then nodded quickly.*  "Uh... yeah.  I'll get right on it..." *she murmured, heading off to the supply closet a little too quickly.*

[9:28] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -nods to Jagoda- ...are the sampes giving us any indication on the world tectonics? the possibilty of industrial crystals and minerals?

[9:28] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Thanks.

[9:29] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Aye, ma'am," *she nodded with a last baleful look at the science officer before she started to tap rapidly on her console.*

[9:30] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "After shift?  Hadn't had anything planned."  *He looked down at the small man.*

[9:30] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Why, you want to pick me up and haul me off somewhere else?"

[9:31] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Have the probe make a close pass to the star as well, see if we can deduce the nature of it and see if our ..radiation field started from here

[9:32] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I've got about three days' worth of anticipation built up and I can't take the suspense anymore."

[9:32] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "So, yes. Holodeck two, right after alpha shift." *He attempts to sound confident for a change.*

[9:32] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda] "We're still running initial analyses, but we did pick up one sample that I couldn't match to anything in our database!"

[9:33] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Interesting...ensure all quarentine procedures are in effect if we reach the point of on ship study for further researach

[9:34] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: I would think discoverng a new element or mineral would wualify as exciting

[9:34] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: qualify*

[9:35] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda]  *He nodded.*  "Quarantined... yeah, guess better safe than sorry..."

[9:36] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -chuckles- a catch phrased shared by both science and the military

[9:36] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li assigns two other minions to work on decks 5 and 6.*

[9:37] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He gave a slight smirk, looking up at Aria across the room and stepping away from the big console.*  "I'll be there if you are."  *He nodded respectfully to the Orion woman.*

[9:37] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *sneaks to her favorite console like she totally isnt late*

[9:37] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Ma'am."

[9:37] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Quarentine also ensure we do not harm your sample as well however.

[9:37] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris quickly scurries back over to the research station.*

[9:37] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill had just climbed out of the supply closet when she noted Aria coming in. She bowed her head ashamedly as she powerwalked out of Engineering toward Sickbay.*

[9:38] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *smiles back unsure what he means she goes to beep booping on the console*

[9:40] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Um good job Li. *as she reads on her console*

[9:40] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda] *He considered that and nodded.*  "I guess you're right, ma'am.  Still, can't help but wish we could just go down there and pick out our samples by hand..."

[9:40] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] "Under a several kilometre thick sheet of hydromethane?"

[9:41] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Thank you.

[9:41] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda] "Not specifically here..."

[9:43] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Hey, can someone remind me what the maximum rated stress of the deflector induction relays is?"

[9:44] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He looked at Serris as he arrived at the console next to the research station.*  "Why would you need to know that..?"

[9:44] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Oh shoot. *she mumbles to herself then beep boops furiously at her console* Who was playing with hazerdous waste containment last computer?

[9:44] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Yeah with a hypermethene atmosphere even a rock hammer is going to b like smoking a cigar in a small room filled with gasoline

[9:44] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He froze.*

[9:45] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well, in theory, I need to be able to oscillate the intake of zero-point energy to avoid blowing them out."

[9:45] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He pauses, looking at Kol.* "Is something wrong?"

[9:46] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -looks over to Jagoda- ...booom

[9:46] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "Er..."  *He looked back at Aria.*  "I think that may have been me.  During the... radiation thing."

[9:47] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Oh, yeah, you were exploring all the science lab controls."

[9:47] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *sighs* Well at least it didn't explode... Understood you are going to need a refreshed in proper handling of those systems then. Li please go disapaite the building charge from them. I've managed to

[9:47] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda]  "Yeah... probably not the place you could fly too close to, either."  *He sighed.*

[9:47] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: slow the overload but I cant stop it from here.

[9:47] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Yeah...or use phaser drills

[9:48] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -smiles as she looks over to Gayle- Status on that probe?

[9:48] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Understood.

[9:48] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He looked down at his feet for a moment in embarassment and then back at Aria.*  "Understood, ma'am.  I'm sorry, it won't happen again."

[9:49] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: No harm done hopefully. *she smiles* And um what radiation thing? I um was busy with some paperwork lost track of time...

[9:49] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -to Jagoda sympathetically- Look at it this way....though less time on the planet..means more time in the lab with ye olde rock tumbler

[9:50] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Waste containment.

[9:50] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "A few days ago, when that radiation field was causing all of us to act irrationally."

[9:50] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He nodded.*  "Somehow got it in my head to start pressing buttons randomly..."

[9:51] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li says as he steps into the turbolift.*

[9:51] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "And I somehow got the confidence to ask someone out."

[9:51] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Probe should be ready to launch shortly, we'll get some nice, pretty pictures for the nerds to gawk at..."

[9:51] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "So, it wasn't all bad."

[9:51] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -smiles- Keeps them busy in the labs Gayle

[9:52] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: *The lift took off rapidly, opening to one of the lesser-explored decks in the bowels of the ship.  There were multiple containment units lining the walls, their indicators lit positively save for...

[9:52] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: one which was showing a yellow 'danger' indicator.*

[9:53] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He glanced at Serris.*  "Guess not..."

[9:53] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li frowns asnd heads over to the yellow one.*

[9:54] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda]  "You say 'nerds' like it's a bad thing.. I mean, come on you've got to admit without us your lives would be so much less interesting..."

[9:55] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: No Lord of The Rings Holo-programs

[9:55] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] "Yeah, 'cause I signed up to watch you stare at -rocks- all day."

[9:55] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li examines the console.*

[9:55] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He offers a tiny smirk in response.*

[9:58] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Oh. *Li simply transfers the waste to a backup and begins to reboot the machine.*

[9:58] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He cleared his throat.*  "I feel bad, though, maybe I should go assist Lieutenant Zorin?"

[10:01] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: *There is a beep from the console:  INSUFFICIENT CAPACITY.*

[10:02] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: What?

[10:02] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li sighs and tries to divert part of the backup to another unit.*

[10:02] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -thinks on this- Well there is also Star Wars Holoprograms...

[10:03] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Sar] "...'Star Wars?'"

[10:03] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she steps out onto the bridge, after her long power nap.--

[10:03] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: And....Jagoda....Im reaching here...what else is there?

[10:04] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -rises- Captain...ship status is unchanged...we have detected the presence of a new unidentifed rock sample..ive given orders for full quarentine procedures for its study

[10:04] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: for our protection and the samples

[10:04] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Ive also ordered a probe to map out the system and let Stellar Cartography join in h efun

[10:05] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "A very prudent precaution."

[10:05] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Thank you Captain

[10:05] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods--

[10:06] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: ve asked them to task the probe for a closer run to the star to mak sure it was not the source of our.unexpected radiation field as well

[10:07] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: *The indicator remained yellow, but the pressure in the unit was beginning to rise again.*

[10:07] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] *She blinked.*  "Uh, sir?"

[10:08] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Seriously?

[10:08] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she glances over-- "Yes Ensign?"

[10:08] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] "We're receiving a transmission from the Citadel... it says for the captain and XO's eyes only.  Should I relay it to your ready room?"

[10:08] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li tries to use a third backup unit.*

[10:09] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -looks to T'Pang at this-

[10:09] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Oh Boy

[10:09] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "yes. send it too my ready room we can view it there."

[10:10] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: *That only seemed to be slowing the problem; pressure continued to build.  The indicator switched over to red.*

[10:10] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Valkriss if you will join me."

[10:10] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Of course Captain...Gayle take the con please

[10:10] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she takes a seat at the desk and activates the communications console.--

[10:10] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li lets out a few expletives in his nature tongue as he tries to actively slow the problem, spreading it out in as many back up containers as he could find.*

[10:11] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *beep boops at her console and raises a eyebrow when she sees the warning again*

[10:11] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= Aria to Li. Im getting the overload warning again do you need help?

[10:11] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *Gayle nodded and headed over to sit down in the big chair.  She grinned widely.*

[10:11] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -enters with her and looks over as she accepts the hail-

[10:12] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: =^= Yeah...no matter what I try I can't stop the pressure from building.

[10:13] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= *sighs* On my way.

[10:13] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: ** As soon as the door slid shut behind Valkriss and T'Pang, however, the scene around them abruptly shifted.  A hellscape greeted them; utter desolation as far as one could see in any direction. >

[10:13] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Hazerdous waste containment. *whoosh*

[10:13] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris blinks as Aria speeds off.*

[10:13] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "That can't be good."

[10:14] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: There were no trees, no ruins, nothing but a blackened world under a hazy sky that muted out the sun. A sharp, cold wind blew mercilessly around them. **

[10:14] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *joins Li after a short while*

[10:14] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Have you tried rebalancing the load between  containers?

[10:14] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --okay, she raises an eyebrow. unless there is an obvious imminent threat she would take no other action other than trying to contact the ship.--

[10:14] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Multiple times.

[10:15] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I'm using every available container.

[10:15] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: * T'Pang's combadge does not work. *

[10:15] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -stiffens as she looks around-.....all right...what the hell?

[10:15] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=T'Pang to Pilgrim, do ...=/\= "It isn't working, I can raise the ship."

[10:15] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: (( T'Pang and Valkriss both roll ))

[10:15] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Ok what exactly is inside this thing?

[10:15] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: [51]

[10:15] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: [64]

[10:16] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Waste?

[10:16] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *rolls her eyes and beep boops on the waste management console to check its contents*

[10:16] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -her hands slip to one her thigh high boots to ensure her knife was still sheathed there

[10:16] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: a holoemitter malfunction?

[10:17] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I am uncertain if this is some sort of illusion or we really are no longer on the Pilgrim."

[10:17] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I am uncertain if this is some sort of illusion or we really are no longer on the Pilgrim."

[10:17] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "For now we have to assume it is real."

[10:18] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: I am aware the citadel posses so advanced alien tech...but ..this??

[10:18] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I'm not sure to be honest.

[10:18] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: ** Somehow, despite the desolation around them, this place seemed... familiar. *

[10:19] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Well when in doubt thats what you check. If its kind of benign we simple beam it to space but if its deadly then we need to figure something else out.

[10:19] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she raises and eyebrow.-- "Somehow this place seems familiar."

[10:19] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods.*

[10:19] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -looks around as best she can for anything that might be an indentifable landmark-

[10:19] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Indeed....yet the blasted landscape makes it difficult to tell where we are

[10:20] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Let's take a look around. But, we should stay together. We have no idea what threats exist here."

[10:20] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Agreed Captain...trust me I will not leave your side

[10:20] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --begins to look around.--

[10:20] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -follows her as eh carefully looks over the barren terrian-

[10:21] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Plasma residue... Well that options out the window... Maybe we can lower the temp in the unit slowing down its molecular motion to reduce the pressure to safe levels.

[10:22] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: If this is real....what purpose does this serve?

[10:22] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Good idea.

[10:22] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "It could be we were transported here intentionally."

[10:22] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: This is like returning to ....someplace I have spent a great deal of time in...yet...it is not in ruins

[10:22] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: [72]

[10:23] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: now*

[10:23] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: ( Li and Aria, roll to try and reduce pressure! )

[10:23] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: It is as if a world has been burned.....black to the rock

[10:23] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "It would be nice if I at least had a tricorder."

[10:23] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Or a phaser

[10:24] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Why do they speak to us....why did they not meet with us? -snarls some-

[10:24] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: do they not*

[10:25] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she looks around-- "I can imagine a lot of different tools that may come in handy , especially if we are here for any length of time. However, for the moment I am most concerned with determining >

[10:25] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: where here is.

[10:25] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: * The cold wind picked up as they walked.  Suddenly, their footsteps made a very different noise, as though they'd stepped onto something hard and metallic. *

[10:25] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she raises and eyebrow as she looks dow to see what it was they just stepped on.--

[10:26] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: * Their efforts yeilded no results, however, as the pressure continued to climb to more and more dangerous levels.*

[10:26] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Indeed, however such tools will be at a bare minumium given how blasted this place...-stops as she hears the mettallic tone0 ....what was that -kneels to brush awary some scorched dirt and dust-

[10:26] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He glanced at Aria's console as the alert sounded, and he rushed over to check.*

[10:26] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "facinating."

[10:26] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li shakes his head.* Not good.

[10:26] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *sighs* Increase the containment field strength that will buy us a little time...

[10:27] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she kneels to help Valkriss clear away the dirt and dust.--

[10:27] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "What's wrong?" *He follows.*

[10:27] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: * There was something silvery under the dust.  As the two cleared more and more away, they realised just how large this thing was.  They soon uncovered a dark blue portion to it. *

[10:28] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Its almost like there is some active plasma in there for it to be so volitile. Computer run a scan on the internal contects is any of the plasma residue pure enough to simply reintroduce to the eps gr

[10:28] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: grid?

[10:28] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li increaes the power to the containment field.*

[10:28] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Computer] "Working..."

[10:28] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "what ever it is, it appears quite large. Let's see if we can find some sort of opening."

[10:29] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -frowns- ....a ship?....or a buried ruin? -she looks around o gaze the size of it before she nods- Yes...if only to get out of the wind, plus it might hod the answers we seek

[10:29] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -clears away some of the dark blue portion to try and see what it was-

[10:29] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I find it hard to believe this is a coincidence."

[10:29] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "That containment unit, it's going into overload!"

[10:30] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --continues to clear away the dirt as best she can--

[10:30] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -nods- We are being told, or warned...or perhaps a threat?

[10:30] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: ** Finally, a large N was uncovered from the dust.  Next to it, an I **

[10:30] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Is there anything we can do from here?"

[10:31] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "it am uncertain what the point of this is. But, the fact that we were borught her indicates they meant us to find this. Whoever they are."

[10:31] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -blinks- ...these are no alien letters...-wors to clear away more from the words-

[10:31] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: works*

[10:32] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Computer] "Confirmed.  This unit was improperly shut down, allowing active plasma leakage."

[10:32] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --continues working-- "This could be a Federation vessel."

[10:33] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: My thoughts as well...if it is....finding which..might help us understand why we were brought here...whereever this is -concentrates in working with the captain-

[10:33] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: * The letters came into focus.  UNITED FEDERATION OF PLANETS was written on the lower rim of a large, circular plaque under the debris. **

[10:33] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Computer transfer contents into EPS grid at rate of 5% per minute... That should do.

[10:33] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: ** In fact, it looked like the exact plaque located at Starfleet Academy, back on Earth. **

[10:34] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -stands in an instant- this....is San Francisco?!

[10:34] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she studies the plauque silently.--

[10:34] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Then Mr. Kol can clean up all the fouling that the impurities impart next time we have time to shut this section down...

[10:34] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "I don't know, I can try!"  *He started tapping rapidly at Aria's console.*

[10:34] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well, shouldn't we check in with them first?"

[10:35] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "...Yeah, right!"

[10:35] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li nods.* I can't remember the last time we had an issue with this system.

[10:35] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I am beginning to suspect that that is what we are expected to believe."

[10:35] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Computer] "Working..."

[10:35] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: THis would be a first since I've been on board.

[10:35] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "i remains to be seen if that is in fact the case."

[10:35] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: ...to what end? something we cause....or starfleet?

[10:36] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *There was a male voice from behind them.*  "I knew you would have a very hard time believing me if I didn't let you see for yourself."

[10:36] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she stands and turns to face the voice.-- "And, who are you?"

[10:36] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -whirls to the locstion of the voice moving slowly back to stand near the captain-

[10:37] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --assumes action pose.--

[10:37] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris blinks at Kol.* "Well, I mean, I'm not the engineer."

[10:37] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *A red haired human male in perhaps his mid twenties stood behind them, clad in fashionable civilian garb.*  "A friend.  Hello, T'Pang."  *He smiled.*  "Valkriss."

[10:38] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] =/\= "Lieutenant Kol to Commander Zorin?"

[10:38] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= Yes?

[10:38] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "You seem to have us at a disadvantage. You know more about us thatn we know about you. Do you even have a name?"

[10:39] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -narrows her eyes, her fingers slipping just inside of the top of her left rhigh high boot, but nods in quiet greeting-

[10:39] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] =/\= "Did you two need any help down there?"

[10:39] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= Depends if this works or not.

[10:39] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: (( Aria and Li, roll for me please ))

[10:41] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: * The pressure in the containment unit was slowed slightly, but at too low a rate to compensate for the building pressure. *

[10:43] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= Yes we do... It looks like you never closed off the system so its been filling with high energy plasma since then and well its not designed for that...

[10:43] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] *He smiled again.*  "Quick as ever, T'Pang.  No, I don't have a name, but that's really not what matters here.  I think you have an idea why you're here, however."

[10:44] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He covered his face with his hand.*  "Deities, why did I do that..."

[10:44] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "You were kind of delirious from radiation."

[10:44] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she raises and eyebrow universal Vulcan display of irritation.--

[10:44] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] =/\= "Can't we vent the plasma?"

[10:44] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Aria?" *He leans over to the combadge to try and be heard better.*

[10:45] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: This us what then No-name? a warning about what might be? The Christmas that is to come?

[10:45] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Very Dickensian

[10:45] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= Not unless we want to ignite the atmosphere of the planet we are orbiting.

[10:45] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -snarls a dark growl which is how Klingons show thier irritation-

[10:46] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= Yes Serris?

[10:46] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I am a bit unclear what you expect us to do?'

[10:46] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] "Well, yes, clearly."  *He turned then, folding his hands behind his back.*  "I only expect you to listen."

[10:46] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "If we diverted extra power to the pattern buffer, do you think we might be able to use the transporters to demolecularize the plasma?"

[10:47] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We are listening."

[10:47] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= Id rather not risk doing that any momentary failure in containment during the beam out process and high energy plasma all over the place.

[10:47] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= If you dont have anything else im just going to ask the bridge to take us far enough out of orbit to dump this.

[10:47] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: =looks around the blasted landscape- ..and we are hearing a great deal..its just a little out of context

[10:48] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] *He turned back around.*  "You're going to make first contact with a species today.  I've been asked to come back and tell you not to do so."

[10:49] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "The only other alternative is to shore up the hazardous containment fields and siphon antimatter into the system to annihilate the plasma."

[10:49] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "So, I think your way might be safer."

[10:49] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He looked at Serris, eyebrows raised.*

[10:50] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: * The console beeped. * "Containment failure in five minutes."

[10:50] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He looks up at Kol.* "What?"

[10:50] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= Yeah that would just blow up the ship most likely. *chuckles*

[10:50] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= Engineering to bridge.

[10:51] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Ignring the fact that you are asking us to violate Starfleet temporal displacement policies, I fail to see the connection between a first contact in the LMC and events in the milky way galaxy."

[10:51] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "...Nothing.  I just like it when you talk tech."  *He managed a grin despite the circumstances.*

[10:51] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] =/\= "Bridge here!  What can I do for you, Engineering?"

[10:52] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= I need you to take us a safe distance away from orbit emergency speed. We have had a failure down here and need to vent some hazerdous material.

[10:52] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= A few AU should be fine.

[10:53] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Matter-antimatter reaction. Mutual annihilation. I may not be an engineer, but that's just basic science."

[10:53] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] "All things are interconnected, T'Pang.  You should know this.  A single event, no matter how far removed, can have devastating effect."

[10:54] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] "Do humans not have the saying... that a single flap of a butterfly's wings can cause a storm on the other side of the world?"

[10:54] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: This also could be the result of us no meeting this race

[10:54] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "However, as you know separation in time and distance have a tendency to attenuate those effects."

[10:54] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -smirks at T'Pang's comment-

[10:55] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Besides, you know me. Radical solutions to conventional problems."

[10:55] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's what I do."

[10:55] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris walks back over to the research station.*

[10:55] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= Bridge we kind of have a time constraint so...

[10:56] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *taps her foot impatiently*

[10:56] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] =/\= "Uh oh... yeah, that doesn't seem good at all!  We'll, uh, get moving."

[10:57] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Why aren't they moving?

[10:57] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "My point is I would need additional information in order to decide to avoid making contact with these people. And trying to obtain such information woudl violate Starfleet rules and regulations."

[10:58] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "... Are the engines running?"

[10:58] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Asked by who to come back and warn us? You are being very vague here

[10:58] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *preps the ejection systems watching on her screen for conditions to be right*

[10:58] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He took a quick glance at the console.*  "Yeah, looks like it!"

[10:59] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] =/\= "Bridge to engineering, we should be at a safe distance in just a second!"

[10:59] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Surely you would have realized that some vague warning about Earth's destruction would not be enough to make us alter our beahvior?"

[10:59] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well, hopefully this'll be quick."

[11:00] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] "Of course I did," *he replied, looking between the two.*  "And really, that's what I said.  But you were very insistant.  Well.  You will be."

[11:01] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= THanks.

[11:01] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] "Though, by bringing you here now, that timeline's likely not even going to -exist,- so you can rest assured that no, you have not violated your own protocols."

[11:01] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --her eyes narrow suspiciously--

[11:01] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li taps his fingers on the console.*

[11:01] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -sets her jaw and snarls some- Who did this to the Earth then? How does our first contact lead to this..disater?

[11:01] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *beep boops to dump the hazerdous waste containments contents when at a safe distance also beep boops to close off the eps grid from it so it doesnt refill*

[11:02] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: ( One last roll! )

[11:03] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: *There was a long, poigniant pause before finally the indicator swapped to green again. *

[11:03] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Whew.

[11:04] [DOIC] Jillian@liorexus: * The volatile plasma began to trail behind the Pilgrim as the ship streaked through the system. *

[11:05] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] "Unfortunately, that's the part where I do have to be vague.  I'm playing a very delicate game here, I'm sure you'll appreciate that.  If I tell you too much, it could cause far more damage...

[11:05] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: than what I'm trying to avoid.  But if I tell you too little, it's possible you'll charge off down this path regardless.  All I'm saying is... you are not ready.  Not today."

[11:07] [DOIC4] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *heads back to engineering*

[11:07] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He sighed and slid his hands through his hair.*  "We're good... I think they did it.  Oh, deities, I thought I was going to be responsible for blowing up the ship..."

[11:07] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "You do realize that acting on this infomration in any way is a violation of temporal displacement policies?"

[11:07] [DOIC4] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li does the same.*

[11:07] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Not the whole ship, just deck 14."

[11:08] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] "Well, yes."  *He looked at her blankly.*  "But honestly, at this point you have no choice.  Even if I put you back, events have changed."

[11:08] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -tries to be a little more diplomatic- We need more....just a little to know that first contact wil lead to billions of deaths....Starfleet will not accept T'Pang using the 'Ginger frm the Future '

[11:08] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: excuse

[11:08] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *heads back to her console* Computer send a refresher course and comprehensive quiz on hazerdous waste containment systems to all engineering crew members with a mandatory completion date of Close of

[11:08] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: business tomorrow.

[11:09] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -rubs of her nose- time has been moving forward....in the past as well?

[11:09] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He flinched as he got away from Aria's console.*  "Ma'am, let me just say, I am so sorry about all of this.  I should've been the one to deal with it."

[11:10] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -to T'Pang=...Gayle has the conn

[11:11] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she raises an eyebrow.--

[11:11] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] "Marching on without you, yes.  But don't be alarmed.  They've just averted a minor catastrophe without your watchful gaze."

[11:12] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she looks at the stranger.-- "All of this comes down to one thing, we have no reason to trust someone we don't even know."

[11:12] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -growls- That makes me feel so much better...

[11:13] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: We all make mistakes. Just don't repeat it. *smiles*

[11:15] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] "No, I suppose you don't.  Let me put it this way.  By making contact today, you will set yourselves on a path.  A path that diverts you, a path that isolates you from the rest of your fleet."

[11:15] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] "And when they need you the most, you will not be there to answer the call.  You will fail them.  You will fail your entire Federation."

[11:16] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: =^= Bridge. We are good you can return to orbit if we need to.

[11:16] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris continues to work on his theories off in the corner, attempting to perfect a sensor algorithm meant to probe the folding space for navigational information.*

[11:16] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Is it just one path choice that leads to this....or are there options to divert it beyind this moment that are less than ideal but still might work?

[11:17] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] "There is never a single path, never a single option.  This was determined to be the less... intrusive method.  I could have easily intervened at another point, but I chose this one.  Because...

[11:18] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: this is the juncture that offers the greatest reward for the most minimal effort."

[11:19] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] =/\= "Acknowledged, Engineering!  See, you can quit whining, we're going back to your rocks now..."

[11:19] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -looks to T'Pang- which means we cna verify his truth....and still keep to the regulations later on Captain

[11:20] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods- "You say this contact is happening to day?"

[11:21] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man]  "Yes, about six hours after you'll be returned to the bridge.  Plenty of time to quickly wrap up and run before they can arrive."

[11:21] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Captain....if i may?

[11:22] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man]  "I'm not saying never make contact.  That's simply not going to be possible.  But save it for another day."

[11:22] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods at Valkriss--

[11:22] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] "Live for another day."

[11:22] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -nods to what he said adding to it-

[11:23] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: We leave a probe....hidden in the system...to see if they apear...do not make direct contact and then when we report it...we can inform starfleet of this warning

[11:23] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: this will ensure the proper caution perhaps when we do finaly meet them

[11:23] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: if it to be us...or another ship...

[11:23] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "That is a logical course of action. We wil proceed with that plan."

[11:24] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man]  *He drew in a deep breath and closed his eyes, offering the two a smile.*  "Thank you.  I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to hold up to my side of the bargain."

[11:24] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *Goes back to beep booping on something on her console before transferring it to a generic federation padd to continue working on it.

[11:25] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li continues to monitor the waste chambers.*

[11:25] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she eyes the man suspiciously--

[11:26] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris' gaze keeps shifting between his research and the clock.*

[11:26] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -nods to him- If this is the truth...we so owe you our thanks for trying to avert this

[11:26] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: do not so*

[11:26] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Everything looks good so far.

[11:27] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] *He smiled back at T'Pang before nodding at Valkriss.*  "Believe it or not... one day, we're all going to be very good friends."

[11:27] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man]  "I take care of my friends."

[11:27] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: As do we

[11:27] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: if they are friends

[11:28] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "you don't want to find out what happens to her enemies."

[11:28] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -smiles sweetly to him-

[11:29] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man] "Trust me... I've seen it," *he chuckled.*  "I think I've kept you long enough, however.  I should put you back where you belong."

[11:29] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I think that would be best."

[11:30] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Please....so we can help avert this and rescue poor Gayle

[11:30] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill walked back into engineering with her kit in hand, looking fairly unnerved as she headed right for the storage closet.*

[11:30] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Man]  "Far be it from me to keep Vera in that state for long."

[11:31] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -narrows her eyes at him and scowls- How do you know us all?

[11:31] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: ** The second he finished speaking, he was gone.  The landscape was gone.  The two were standing in T'Pang's ready room once again as though nothing had happened. **

[11:31] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *nods absent mindedly at Li's comment and doesnt seem to notice Jill as she keeps working on her padd*

[11:32] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she raises and eyebrow.-- "facinating."

[11:32] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -mutters as they reappear in the read room=....and this is when Va ldecided she hates Time travel.

[11:32] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she turns and heads to the bridge.--

[11:32] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: I'm going to keep an eye on them for the rest of the shift.

[11:32] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -immediately fllows after her-

[11:32] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: follows*

[11:32] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] *She stood up as T'Pang arrived.*  "Captain!  I was about to call beta watch, did your transmission go well?"

[11:33] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -snarls at that-

[11:33] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --it was interesting.--

[11:33] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --it was interesting.--

[11:33] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: ...

[11:33] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Take us to yellow alert."

[11:33] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Sure.

[11:33] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle]  *She withered a little at the snarl, then scrambled to her station.*  "Aye ma'am!"

[11:34] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "What is the status of our activities on the planet?"

[11:34] [DOIC] Jillian@liorexus: * All around the ship, the lighting changed as they were taken to yellow alert. *

[11:34] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Perhaps the upper atosphere of the local gas giant's magnetic pole to hide the probe captain?

[11:34] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "That is a good plan XO, make it so."

[11:35] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: What is going on?

[11:35] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] "Um, well, we were doing the survey as requested, but there was an issue with one of the plasma... containers?  And we had to move to vent it."

[11:35] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He frowned and looked over.*  "I'm not sure."

[11:35] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Well we need to wrap up any currently on going survey activities and prepare to leave the system."

[11:36] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Jagoda..contain the last of your samples and get them up here

[11:36] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda]  "We're leaving already?!  But I haven't collected all my..."

[11:36] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda] "...Yes, ma'am."  *He sighed sadly, turning back to his console.*

[11:37] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill stepped out into main engineering, tilting her head at the shift.*

[11:37] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she presses her comm panel going ship wide.--

[11:38] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Hmm? *just now notices the lighting change* Oh huh.

[11:38] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle]  "You're on, captain."  *She tapped at her console to prepare another probe.*

[11:38] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=Attention crew, due to unforseen circumstances we are being forced to cut the survey mission short and return to the citadel. please wrap up any on going activities and prepare to leave the >

[11:38] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Gayle prep the probe for caladestine surveilance

[11:38] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: system. That is all.=/\=

[11:39] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] "Clandestine..?  Ohh, a spy probe!"

[11:39] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Make it extra sneaky

[11:39] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle]  *She grinned widely and worked rapidly.  One could faintly hear her humming 'Secret Agent Man' as she beeped and booped.*

[11:40] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He looked at Serris with that.*  "Guess we'll have some free time after all?"

[11:41] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Were you serious about being carried or no?"

[11:41] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -grins recognizing the song= Jagoda...let me know when all science deparments hav shu down their surveys

[11:41] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: shut*

[11:41] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill looked at Aria again, biting her lip uncertainly before going to find somewhere where the chief engineer wouldn't have to look at her.*

[11:42] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "I don't know, might give the wrong impression if you picked me up in front of my boss."

[11:42] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda]  "Aye ma'am... do we have a time frame?"

[11:43] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Are they done yet?

[11:43] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Have you thought to ask her?"

[11:43] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda]  "Er, no?"

[11:43] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: There is your timeframe

[11:43] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "If you could pick me up?"

[11:44] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -to T'Pang- You do know...our footprints and fingerprints so to speak will be all over this system.

[11:44] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris just smirks in response.*

[11:44] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I don't know that there is anything we can do about that XO."

[11:45] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He smirked back.*  "I probably shouldn't push it after almost blowing up part of the ship..."

[11:45] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We were told that first contact was inevitable."

[11:46] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I could always take the fall for you."

[11:46] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Indeed...I was merely pointing out this is a delaying action if anything

[11:47] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "I wouldn't ask you to do that," *he said, then headed over to Aria's station.*

[11:47] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda] "Well... I've got everything I had marked for extraction, but there were some other layers I wanted to..."

[11:48] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Rolan, seriously?  If it's that important we can come back later."

[11:48] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods toward Valkriss--

[11:48] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "indeed, anything remaining will have to be scheduled for a return trip."

[11:49] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Well, I've got The Probe Who Loved Me ready, should I deploy, ma'am?"

[11:50] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Yes deploy the probe."

[11:50] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -chuckles understanding the refrence softly muttering- ...you expect me to talk..no Mr Probe..I expect you to die...

[11:50] [DOIC] Jillian@liorexus: ** An exterior shot of the Pilgrim shows a probe being launched and streaking toward the icy planet's magnetic pole.*

[11:51] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] "And we're in business!"

[11:51] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "As soon as we are all packed up break orbit and lay in a course for the citadel."

[11:51] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: *The Bajoran woman at helm control nodded.*  "Aye, ma'am."

[11:52] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Most likely....our guests are going to be advanced enough to find her

[11:52] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] "Guests?"

[11:53] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she nods slowly-- "Still we need to know who they are."

[11:53] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: Agreed Captain...

[11:53] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Uh, ma'am?"

[11:53] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *looks up from her padd* Yes?

[11:54] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *The Betazoid was quiet for a moment before he spoke in a low tone.*  "I don't mean to pry, but I can... well, sense a lot of tension and bad vibes in here.  If you ever want to talk about...

[11:54] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --drums her fingers on her arm rest impatiently.--

[11:54] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: it..."  *He shrugged.*  "Just putting it out there."

[11:55] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda]  *He sighed again.*  "Okay... I guess we can go now..."

[11:55] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] "Finally!  I am -so- looking forward to the Citadel, did you hear they have a twenty-four hour beach holosim?!"

[11:56] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Very well then helm, take us out."

[11:56] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -chuckles- Is that stil up and running?

[11:56] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I um... Thanks but um... I'll be fine. *flashes him a momentary smile*

[11:56] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Bajoran] "Aye aye!"

[11:56] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I can't guarantee we will be allowed any time for leave."

[11:57] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -smiles to T'Pang- No harm in asking though?

[11:57] [DOIC] Jillian@liorexus: ** The Pilgrim broke orbit, turning about slowly to face the direction of the Citadel before warp drive engaged.  As the Pilgrim streaked into the darkness, the episode gave way to a social...*

[11:59] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *looks around for Li as the shift changes*

[11:59] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li is standing at his console, monitoring the garbage levels.*

[11:59] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He offered a reassuring smile and nodded.*  "Alright, boss.  You take care then."  *He turned to head back to Serris' console.*

[12:00] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *looks incredibly nervious all of a sudden as she looks at him holding the padd she had been working on tightly*

[12:01] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris turns as Kol walks over.* "Has alpha shift ended yet?"

[12:01] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He glanced over at the fresh engineers filing in.*  "Looks like it."  *He turned back to Serris.*  "So..."

[12:02] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda] *He got up from his console and stepped over to lean on Gayle's ops station.*  "So..."

[12:02] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris then, without any warning, sweeps Kol off his feet with no visible effort and picks him up in a fireman's carry.* "Where to?"

[12:02] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Oh my god, Rolan, for the last time, we were in a radiation field!  It didn't count!"

[12:02] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *This would probably look extremely comical given the height disparity.*

[12:02] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Um Li um can we talk someplace in private for a moment.

[12:02] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Jagoda]  *He looked crestfallen and headed for the lift.*

[12:02] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -facepalms a that- Status of Beta relieve?

[12:03] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Uhhhh sure.

[12:03] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] "People are showing up now, ma'am."  *As if on cue, the extras began filing in.*

[12:04] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *Looks around for a moment before walking to a unocupied supply closet*

[12:04] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -gratefully- Thank ...and Gayle...

[12:04] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He gave a little noise of surprise, even if he should have seen that coming.  He glanced after Aria a last time before he said,*  "Well, holodeck, right?  Unless you wanted to get food first."

[12:04] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "I notice you didn't head for the mess hall all shift..."

[12:05] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Yes, ma'am?"

[12:05] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *Aria gulped then held out a PADD to Li with her ring and bajoran braclet on it*

[12:05] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li takes the PADD. He looks up at her, the pain in his eyes evident as he nods.*

[12:06] [DOIC3] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Astute observation." *He strolls to the turbolift with Kol in hand.* "Mess Hall."

[12:06] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I um... Yeah. I think its um best if we um... Both move on.

[12:06] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: *The lift sped off with the two inside.*

[12:06] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -cringes some- You might have left him ..something resembling an ego left

[12:06] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "You don't mind, do you?"

[12:06] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li speaks softly to her.* I'm sorry. I hope...you find someone better.

[12:07] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris hefts Kol lightly in gesture.*

[12:07] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Deities no, I'm starving.  And I think Koros made lemon bars today..."

[12:07] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I um. Wish you the best too. *looks at him for a moment not knowing what else to say then steps out of the closet and heads to the mess hall*

[12:08] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I meant the whole 'being carried' thing. You seemed to think it was fun when we were irradiated, but..."

[12:08] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle]  "...You don't know him like I do, ma'am.  With all due respect."

[12:08] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -nods conceding this- Point taken...well done tonight

[12:08] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] "If I give him even a sliver of hope, he'll latch right on."

[12:08] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li looks down and takes a seat in the closet, just staring at the PADD.*

[12:09] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -smirks and nods- I understand...

[12:09] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle] *The faintly spotted woman nodded and smiled.*  "First time in the big chair, at least the only decision I had to make was how fast to get us away from the planet before we vented plasma."

[12:09] [DOIC3] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *lets out a long sigh when she is alone in the turbolife* Mess hall.

[12:10] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -smiles to her- A nice yet a scary feeling isnt it?

[12:10] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He smirked.*  "It's... strange.  But you seem to enjoy it immensely, so how can I say no?"

[12:11] [DOIC1] Jillian@liorexus: [Gayle]  "I, uh, think I'm going to need a few more years before it doesn't terrify me," *she chuckled as she stepped out from her box to give it to her relief.*

[12:11] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I wouldn't say 'immensely'." He chuckles. "I didn't realize you placed so much weight on my likes and dislikes."

[12:11] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He steps out of the lift and into the mess hall. Probably a strange sight.*

[12:11] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris continues carrying Kol as he strides up to the counter.*

[12:12] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *Aria enters the mess hall makes her way to a replicator and replicates a large hot fudge sunday, with bolian fudge*

[12:12] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *There were a few brows raised at the comical sight of the small blueberry carrying a betazoid male who was already taller than average.*

[12:12] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -chuckles and nods- Well you did well...Ill make sure the captain makes a note for it

[12:12] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *raises a eyebrow but doesnt say anything at the awkward sight of a blue midget carrying a guy*

[12:12] [DOIC1] Valkriss@Isis.: -nods to he r once more and heads for the turbo lift after turning over the con to the beta relief officer-

[12:13] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore] *She smiled upon spotting Aria, giving a little wave.  The Andorian Teir was sitting across from her, reading a PADD.*

[12:14] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Going to carry me even as I order?" *he smirked.*

[12:14] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I can put you down if you want."

[12:14] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *There was a soft knock on the closet door.*

[12:14] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *flashes a momentary smile back at her waves then makes her way to the back unocupied corner to eat her comfort food*

[12:14] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li just keeps staring at the PADD.*

[12:15] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "Would probably be for the best, yeah."  *He smirked, looking over at the day's specials.*

[12:15] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -nods to Serris as she takes her place and waits to order her food-

[12:15] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *A nervous-looking crewman was manning the bar, occasionally glancing over his shoulder at the kitchen.*

[12:15] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris puts the Betazoid down and barely has enough height to see over the counter.*

[12:16] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill's voice was muffled by the door.*  "Li..?  Are you still in there?"

[12:16] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Can I get a quadruple portion of macaroni and cheese and bacon?"

[12:16] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Yeah.

[12:17] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "I'll take a chicken veggie wrap," *he grinned.*  "Don't tell Koros I'm the one who ordered it."

[12:17] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: "Um... are you okay?" *she asked quietly.*

[12:18] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Yeah...I just need to be alone.

[12:18] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Is there any particular reason why he seems to be irritated by you?"

[12:18] [DOIC3] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill was silent for a moment.*  "Yeah... okay.  Sorry to bother you..." *she murmured before turning and quietly heading out into the hall.*

[12:18] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Sorry.

[12:19] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "I have no idea, it's just that any time I order something he looks at me like he wants to throw me through the bulkhead."

[12:19] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "I think he's offended by my preferences?"

[12:19] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He doesn't realize Valkriss is standing right there.* "I thought that's how Klingon mating rituals worked. Maybe he thinks you're attractive?"

[12:20] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "I think I would've sensed if he wanted to mate with me... he's not exactly the most subtle person."

[12:20] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -closes her eyes and swallows to stiffle a chuckle to not appear as she eavesdropped on purpose as she caught that-

[12:21] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I think they're big carnivores. Placing such a big emphasis on vegetables might be why."

[12:21] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] Yeah, but the guy also makes cakes.  Like, orgasmically good cakes.  How does that even work out?"

[12:22] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -signals to the counterady to quietly order her Ga'agh withou interupting the couple next to her-

[12:22] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *mostly is just twirling her spoon in her sunday occasionally taking a bite*

[12:22] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Maybe he puts worms in the frosting to give it a smoother consistency."

[12:23] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore] *She gave Teir a pointed look, but the Andorian was consumed with whatevr was on his PADD.  She sighed then and headed over to Aria's corner.*  "Hey again."

[12:23] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -closes her eyes and covers her mouth at that to keep from snickering as she waits for her order-

[12:23] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "...If he does, then I guess I like worms now.  Because he makes the best carrot cake I've ever tasted."

[12:24] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -accepts her tray and tries to quietly work her way behind the couple as not to disrupt their 'date'-

[12:24] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *forces a smile* Oh hi.

[12:25] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -moves to the replicator and orders a cherry cola with ice-

[12:25] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Have you told him that?"

[12:25] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Crewman]  "Um, Ch-chef Koros says he approves of your selection..." *he called after Valkriss.*

[12:26] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Yeah, in between dodging the murderous looks I get."

[12:26] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Have you ever thought of just... asking?"

[12:26] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -winces some and turns and nods to the crewman- Tell Him thank you

[12:26] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris bounces on his heels waiting for the food.*

[12:27] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  "Sittin' by yourself again?" *she smiled softly.*  "Do you want some company?  We don't even have to talk.  I can just sit here quietly if you want."

[12:27] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Crewman] *He stepped out of the kitchen after a few moments with a plate laden with Serris' dishes... and Kol's singlular one.*

[12:28] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris takes the tray and happily jaunts over to the nearest table.*

[12:28] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Asking what?  Why he hates me?"  *He followed after Serris to the table.*

[12:29] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well, yeah."

[12:29] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *chuckles some* Yeah some Orion I am. Instead of a social butterflt im a bit of a loaner. I'm ok if you want to sit with your friend you can. You can stay too if you want I guess.

[12:29] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "He's not exactly the kind of person you can be Betazed blunt with."  *He picked up his wrap and took a bite.*

[12:30] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris takes that as a cue to begin eating like a ravenous carnivore. He still uses a fork, but the pace at which he eats is unusually fast.*

[12:31] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore] *She shrugged.*  "There's all kinds in all the different species.  Heck, I used to be just as much of a loner, 'till I made a few good friends."  *She smiled and went to sit across from Aria.

[12:31] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -looks over and sees Aria has company as she ooks for a seat

[12:32] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "...You know, food's a lot better when you taste it," *he smirked.*

[12:32] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *flashes a smile and waves at Val* Its um. A bit harder when you start to climb the ranks a bit.

[12:33] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore] "Probably.  But I'm in security, you're engineering, so it's not like I have to pretend to be nice to you just because you're my boss or something."

[12:33] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -returns the wave and heads over to her friend's table with her tray-

[12:33] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  "You just... look really sad, and lost, and I know what that feels like."  *She looked up as Valkriss arrived.*

[12:33] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well, when your physiology has to make room for additional reproductive organs, your digestive system has to be fundamentally different to accommodate that."

[12:33] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He pauses, having finished two portions.*

[12:34] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Oh, I guess that..."  *He paused.*  "...Additional reproductive organs?"

[12:34] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Unisex species."

[12:34] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -walks over and nods to the Andorian then the Aria- Mind if i join you?

[12:34] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Outwardly identical to men, functionally equivalent to two sexes from virtually every other race we've encountered."

[12:35] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *chuckles at that* Today was just um... dificult. Not at all Val.

[12:35] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "Oh... right.  I guess that makes sense."  *He looked at him curiously.*  "I can't say I've ever met anyone from a species like that."

[12:36] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Teir] *He glanced over from his table, returning the nod respectfully before he went back to his PADD.*

[12:36] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Yes I heard about the difficulties with the waste management systems'

[12:36] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore] *She gave a faint smile to Val.*  "Ma'am."

[12:37] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -notes what Aria is eating and then has a bite of her own food-

[12:37] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "That's why I have to eat so many calories, my digestive acids are so potent that nutrient absorption is a third of what humans intake from each meal."

[12:38] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: That was annoying but um it wasnt the hard part.

[12:38] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "And it's why I'm partial to things like dairy and cheese -- basic, so they're easier to digest."

[12:38] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "You told me, I think... I just didn't know so much was going to other parts."

[12:39] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -her eyes go wide a moment as she noted her hand and wrist-...Aria...-says evenly and cautiously- what was...the difficult part?

[12:39] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I um... I uh... I gave Li um... divorce paperwork.

[12:39] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Such as?" *He's halfway through the third bowl now.*

[12:39] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -chokes and blinks and sputters-....what?!

[12:40] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  *She shifted awkwardly in her seat.*  "Um... did you want to, er, have this conversation privately?" *she asked slowly.*

[12:40] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *winces at Val's response*

[12:40] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Why....what did...Il kill him....how?? when?? what the...??\

[12:40] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: That exacalted...really realyl fast...are you okay?

[12:40] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: escalated*

[12:41] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Um a few minutes ago... Its ok you can stay im sure it will spread around the rumor mill soon enough anyways.

[12:41] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Extra equipment," *he said off-handedly, looking at Aria and Valkriss' table.*  "Woah..."

[12:41] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Idont give a damn about the scuttlebutt factory...are you sure?

[12:41] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: that you are okay?

[12:41] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I just. I um I confronted Jill about the whole thing a few days ago and. *Aria shrugged* I just realised how miserable this all made me.

[12:42] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore] *She had a 'what did I get myself into' look on her face as she switched her eyes between Aria and Valkriss.*

[12:42] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Wait..just becuase of the feels? Sure Mr needed to get a grip talked to you about cutting al of that loose?

[12:42] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: And the whole him chasing after her after they... *Aria shook her head at the thought* then playing like he didnt do anything. I just.

[12:42] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well, I mean, in my experience you wouldn't be able to tell from the outside. It's all inside."

[12:43] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Look Hon, Im backing you all the way here...but...wow

[12:43] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -scowls- ...wait...what?

[12:44] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *sighs and looks at Val* He slept with another woman before our six month aniversary ok... then had a pseudo relationship with her. That's not a firm foundation.

[12:44] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He looked back at Serris with that.*  "Well, that really doesn't bother me."

[12:44] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore] *She was a deer caught in headlights at that point.*

[12:44] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -closes her fist and slams it hard into the table top, snarling- HE DID WHAT?!

[12:45] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: *Several people in the mess jump with that, including Ettore.*

[12:46] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *winces at that not enjoying the attention* Its just. Its over now don't worry about it. *slumps some and eats her sunday as she feels like all eyes are on her*

[12:46] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -closes her eyes and growls as she fights to contain herself...and her rage for her friend taking a few moments-

[12:47] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  "Holy shit..."

[12:47] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Like I said. rough day.

[12:47] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  "What an absolute scumfuck!" *she blurted out.*

[12:47] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well, I'm glad."

[12:48] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -through gritted fangs- I am sorry...Aria...i had no idea....when did this happen?

[12:49] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He offered a smirk, his black eyes occasionally darting back to the corner.*  "I think we're about to have an actual explosion soon..."

[12:49] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: When did what happen?

[12:50] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Why, does the chicken not taste right?"

[12:50] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -binks confused...rage still held in check..trying to sound ..comforting- ...his betrayal...he and i just spoke...just a few days ago

[12:50] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He tilts his head curiously.*

[12:51] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  "When did the son of a bitch run off with that slut?" *Ettore was really getting into it now.*

[12:51] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -Val nods finally proper backup!-

[12:51] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He snorted a laugh at that.*  "Not that kind of explosion!  There's just some really high emotions over with the XO and chief."

[12:52] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "If that's bothering you, we can leave." *He says through a mouthful of the last bite from the fourth bowl.*

[12:52] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *gives them a pleading not so loud look* Um unless im mixing up what both of them said. Back during our extended leave on the citadel before that whole duty incident on the holo deck.

[12:53] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He shook his head.*  "No... I think I can block it out.  Sorry.  I should be paying better attention."

[12:53] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -sits back like a rearing cobra-.....that far back....-her tone softer catching Aria's look, more like a restrained hiss- SO.....he ...had already....when he and i talked...

[12:54] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Aria had i known I would not have sent him to you the other night...

[12:54] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Probably.

[12:54] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well, let's shift the subject from me and talk about you. How'd you wind up here?"

[12:55] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: I am...so very sorry, you did not deserve this...any of this

[12:55] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *aria shrugged* Its all over now. I kind of feel like a weight is off my shoulders now if that makes sense.

[12:55] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: I am...so very sorry, you did not deserve this...any of this

[12:55] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: He was not worthy of you hon.

[12:55] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He took another bite of his wrap.*  "I was stationed on the U.S.S. Enigma for a few years, an old Constitution class refit that had been flying since before I was even born.  But damn, was...

[12:56] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: it a fine ship.  But eventually, you have to move on; I was offered a spot here to help repair the Pilgrim after the damage you guys sustained, and when it was over I was asked to stay.  So... here...

[12:56] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: I am."

[12:57] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  *She shook her head.*  "Not at all.  What kind of asshole does that?"

[12:57] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Happy to have you." *He smiles, stacking the bowls to reduce clutter on the table.*

[12:58] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "You just haven't gotten sick of me yet," *he smiled back wickedly.*

[12:58] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I don't think you're aware of just how stubborn I can be."

[12:58] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: The worst part is as much as he hurt me I still you know care about him a bit. I just want both of us to move on and be happy. *aria shrugged*

[12:59] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "I might have some idea.  After all, didn't you say it's why you remained on the ship this long?"

[1:00] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris leans back in his chair.* "Yeah, this is my first spacefaring assignment. Like I said, we've been through some things you only tend to see in horror stories."

[1:00] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  *She gave her a sympathetic look, sighing.*  "I still kind of want to kick his ass, though.  Even if I never really met him.  You just don't do that to a person..."

[1:01] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "But I took this hypertranswarp drive project up when I was just a sophomore at the Academy, carried it with me to the Daystrom Institute. I'm here to study practical application of warp theory."

[1:01] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'm not just gonna let it go now, not when I'm this close."

[1:01] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Until my work is done, I'm not leaving."

[1:02] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: The part that hurts the most is the lieing. Plus the whole we were talking about kids while he was obviously hind sight being 20/20 pining for someone else.

[1:02] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: - rises from the table -

[1:02] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He nodded.*  "Nor should you.  I'm still wrapping my head around some of the things you told me, but I mean, it's -good.-  Like -really- good.  Insane, but... I don't know, I feel like it's...

[1:02] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: viable."

[1:03] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -walks over and leans down to hug her friend-

[1:03] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  *She frowned deeply, rubbing her jaw.*

[1:03] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I've been working on modifications to the sensor array that should help reference navigational landmarks near the exit point."

[1:04] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Still haven't thought of a way to, well, control said exit point. But it's a start, I guess."

[1:04] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *hugs her back* Thanks.

[1:05] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Have you considered an artificial construct as your exit point, perhaps?"

[1:05] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -softly to her- What can I do Aria?

[1:05] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Defeats the purpose. We're trying to bend space to our will, enter and exit wherever we please. That doesn't quite work when there's a prerequisite."

[1:06] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "... But it would help for testing, I guess."

[1:07] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He nodded.*  "That was my thought.  We aren't going to be able to achieve this without actual tests, actual data.  It's a baby step."

[1:07] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Nothing really. Everythings taken care of now. Its just like healing now it will just take time.

[1:08] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -lets her go- I shall help wih that then

[1:08] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Good luck convincing anyone to let me try it."

[1:08] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: You do not face this alone

[1:08] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Between Starfleet research protocol and divine intervention, I've got a lot of road blocks."

[1:09] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Divine intervention?" *he raised a brow.*

[1:09] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  "No... you don't.  And I bet there's not a person on this ship who isn't going to want to support you through this."

[1:09] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I thought I told you about the lady in the white robes."

[1:10] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Both times I tried to attempt the experiment to solve a problem, she either froze time or shut down the engines."

[1:10] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He snapped his fingers.*  "Right... her.  Sorry, still trying to keep up with it all," *he chuckled.*  "Do you know anything else about her?  Maybe there's a way to keep her away."

[1:12] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'd asked Aria about careful manipulation of the antimatter containment fields to try and disintegrate her, but apparently I can't do that without destroying the ship." *He shrugs casually.*

[1:12] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Kind of like setting your house on fire to get rid of a spider..."

[1:12] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *nods and eats her sunday*

[1:13] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I just hope this doesnt destroy my engineering team on top of how much this screwed up my personal life.

[1:13] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -watches her a moment- Perhaps a night of ice cream and movies where we can talk.

[1:13] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "That's not unheard of on my planet. Some species are taller than I am."

[1:13] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Oh I do nto believe that will be an issue for you Aria

[1:13] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *His eyes went wide at that thought.*

[1:14] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Deities..."

[1:14] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: You are a fine officer....any mess created was in no way of your doing

[1:14] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Toron V wasn't exactly hospitable to humanoid life, but we colonized it anyway. It was the only M-class planet with the gravitational forces we needed."

[1:15] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: As I said you will not face this alone.

[1:16] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore] *She nodded.*  "And I don't really know any of you very well, but if there's any way I can help..."

[1:16] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "You finished with your wrap?"

[1:16] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He stuck the last bit in his mouth, chewed and swallowed.*  "I am now."

[1:16] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *nods* Hmm girls night with movies?

[1:16] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Come on, I'll show you around."

[1:17] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Yes..even Ilya will be there

[1:17] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He takes the tray and the plate over to the replicator and presses the recycle button.*

[1:17] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Where were you from originally, then?  I didn't exactly read your dossier."  *He got to his feet.*

[1:17] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I was born on Toron V. My parents were born on Szernas, our homeworld. I'm a first generation Alpha."

[1:17] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: =nods to Ettore- And her...she sort of earned the invite by being at ground zero

[1:18] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  "Unintentionally, yes... but now I'm invested."

[1:18] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "A frontier brat, huh?" *he smirked.*

[1:18] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: and at least one...couch cushion fort

[1:19] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore] "That goes without saying."

[1:19] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Indeed

[1:19] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He walks down the corridor next to Kol.* "Well, my species is native to the Gamma Quadrant."

[1:19] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He turns in the lift and taps the control.* "Deck six."

[1:20] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: and all the comfort food we can replicate

[1:20] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *chuckles* Thanks guys.

[1:20] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He kept up with the blueberry easily.*  "And Toron V is in which quadrant?"

[1:20] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: I'll have to run a literal marathon to burn off all these calories once this is all said and done.

[1:20] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Alpha. Hence, first generation Alpha baby."

[1:20] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -smirks then make him fix the repicator after we burn it out-

[1:20] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "...Right.  Duh."  *he chuckled.*

[1:21] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -chuckles- Well....there is still that volleyball match between security and engineering

[1:21] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's... kind of awkward to talk about family with other races."

[1:21] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Mother and father don't translate."

[1:21] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: You could burn it off preparing for that....we culd even have a workout montage

[1:21] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We don't have an equivalent, since, you know... all one biological sex."

[1:21] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore] "Wait, really?"  *She beamed and looked at the other table.  Sar and Tier were both on their PADDs now.*

[1:22] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "So it's more like... carrier and inseminator?"

[1:23] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: *The lift sped the two along.*

[1:23] [DOIC2] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "That's accurate, yes. A more direct translation would be along the lines of, 'bearer' and 'sire'."

[1:23] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "Makes it sound so... formal."

[1:24] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We treat our parents with a lot of respect in my culture."

[1:24] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *chuckles*

[1:24] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *Serris steps out of the lift as it arrives and makes sure not to speed off at Blueberry pace and keeps himself in step with Kol.*

[1:25] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  "I have been trying to get those two to cut loose since we got on board," *she rolled her eyes.*  "If you make them wear little bathing suits and bounce around a volleyball court, I will...

[1:25] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: literally die of laughter."

[1:26] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Yeah we totally need to get the athletic competition thing going again.

[1:26] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He followed after Serris.*  "So do we, but I can still get away with calling my father 'dad' instead of 'sire.'"

[1:26] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "Though he might enjoy that..."

[1:27] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Well, that's not the exact term. It's actually p'saya."

[1:27] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's still formal, though."

[1:27] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Like I said, it's difficult to talk about family customs with other races. They're not quite the same."

[1:28] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -nods- I  agree

[1:28] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He steps into the holodeck and walks over to the control panel in the arch.*

[1:28] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -smiles at Ettore-

[1:28] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He nodded as they came to the doors of the holodeck.*  "That should make it even more interesting, though.  We're bound by similarities, true, but differences should be embraced, not avoided."

[1:28] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Consider it done for both of you

[1:29] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "You don't know my p'saya." *He smirks.*

[1:29] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  *She grinned widely.*  "You're the best!"

[1:29] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Not a very interesting fellow?" *he smirked back.*

[1:30] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Very traditionally minded. For example, fellow? He? We don't even have concepts of gendered pronouns like that on my planet. Every possessive is a proper noun in and of itself, in all four languages.

[1:31] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: We just go by male for convenience, makes dealing with the rest of the galaxy easier."

[1:31] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: So girls night in....volleyball slaughter Aria?

[1:31] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "If you didn't keep yourself in check with that sort of thing, you'd probably confuse him."

[1:31] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -checks something on her PADD-

[1:32] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He listened carefully, nodding.*  "I mean, you'd expect that from a monogendered species.  The very concept of sexual dimorphism must be totally alien to you... unless it's something observed..

[1:32] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: in animals on your planets, I suppose."

[1:32] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *laughs* Sure I guess.

[1:32] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Our homeworld? No. Toron V, yes. In a sense, nature sort of prepared us for that kind of thing."

[1:33] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore] "If you'll have me, I'll be there.  I'll bring my chocolate fountain," *she chuckled.*

[1:33] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Ugh. I just thought of something. This is going to be sooo awkward.

[1:33] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "But there are still so many things we just have no fundamental base of understanding for. Sexuality spectrums, orientations, identities along those lines... it's all founded in that dimorphism. Our

[1:33] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: All right...-stops...chocolate...

[1:33] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: society has absolutely nothing analagous to it."

[1:34] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: fountain? -torn between those magical words and aria's comment-

[1:34] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Damn...-aria wins- what is going to be awkward

[1:35] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He regarded the blueberry.*  "That part of why you have so much trouble asking for dates?"

[1:35] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "That, and just generally being too busy with math and eating."

[1:35] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  *She nodded at Valkriss and then looked back at Aria curiously.*

[1:35] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's easier to be social when I work in close proximity with someone."

[1:36] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: A Admiral gave me and Li quarters on the station as a wedding gift. How in the heck do I give that back now. Hey Admiral we got divorced.

[1:36] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "Aren't you lucky I work the next console over, then?  And that's fine.  I can do math and eat, too."

[1:36] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Um.....we dont tell her til we use them for a divorce celebration party?

[1:37] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  *She considered this.*  "Well, it's still yours.  Just because you split up doesn't mean it stops being yours."

[1:37] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'm sure there'll be a point where you can't keep up with me."

[1:37] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  "Think of it as... part of your divorce settlement?"

[1:37] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He shrugs nonchalantly, entering in the simulation parameters.*

[1:37] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Point...knowing the Admiral...she is liekly to take your side anyways

[1:39] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "After a certain point it does start sounding like gibberish.  But maybe you'll be able to teach me.  You know, for the sake of the project."

[1:39] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I wasn't referring to math." *He smirks deviously.*

[1:40] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *laughs* Oh gosh you two are going to be the bad influences my parents warned me about in grade school huh?

[1:40] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *His brows rose again... and then he grinned.*  "You got that program working yet?"

[1:40] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -grins wolfishly- Oh yes...and we are just getting warmed up...wait til Ilya gets involved

[1:41] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore] "I wouldn't call it a bad influence.  More... two smart ladies spreading wisdom to another smart lady."

[1:41] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Depends, you feel like strolling in 5.6G or would you rather Federation standard?"

[1:41] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -nosds and looks to Ettore- Well put...I like that -to Aria= we are going with that as our answer

[1:41] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "I'd like to be able to feel my legs for at least -some- of our date."

[1:42] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We'll keep it standard then." *He chuckles.*

[1:42] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: Now we also have to start planning the 'you are back on the market' coming out party too

[1:43] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "You're too kind.  Sure you won't float away, though?" *he teased.*

[1:43] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *A thoroughly alien landscape appears before them. Vibrant red plants and yellow grass contrast against a gentle, muted lilac sky.*

[1:43] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *laughs* Does that mean prancing around im um... traditional... Orion clothes?

[1:43] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  "Ohh, that's right!  And not if you don't want to."

[1:44] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -laughs- Only if you choose

[1:44] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He steps out into the clearing, looking back at Kol.* "I can't fly, but I can jump pretty high."

[1:44] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: ...the mae strippers however....

[1:44] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: male*

[1:44] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He stepped through the doorway, gazing around with parted lips as he took in the scenery.*  "Incredible.."

[1:45] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  "I know some men we could recruit for that..."  *She grinned wickedly.*

[1:45] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *A giant van-sized spider speeds by in the treeline, being chased by a similarly massive reptile the size of a semi.*

[1:45] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: and we are off and running...-chuckles and nods to Ettore and looks to Aria-

[1:45] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He stopped in place, staring at the spider with enormous eyes.  He took a step back, right into Serris.*

[1:46] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *blushes dark green*

[1:46] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Oh, come on, the safety protocols are on and they're set to ignore us."

[1:46] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He nudges Kol forward.*

[1:46] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "It's nature."

[1:46] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: There it is! -laughs warmly- There is the old Aria!

[1:46] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He swallowed and nodded.*  "Right... of course.  Safeties."

[1:47] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "...Sorry.  Never seen one that huge before, even in a hologram."

[1:47] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He hooks elbows with Kol and leads him through the forest, spores catching the light from the sky and creating a rainbow shimmer in the air.*

[1:48] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He tore his eyes away from the monstrous arachnid as he followed after Serris, starting to calm a little as he took in the sights.*  "What are these plants called?"

[1:48] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: We will have every available man in TWO galaxies dying for your attention girl

[1:49] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore] "If they weren't already," *she grinned.*

[1:49] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: They would be crazy not to have been

[1:49] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *chuckles*

[1:50] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "We're still cataloguing all the flora and fauna. We don't have a name for everything, but the spores are from a fungus we call veritys sephtala -- roughly translates to vibrant shimmer."

[1:50] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "They're non-harmful to humanoids."

[1:50] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: Well um I should get going I still need to um subspace the family about... everything and get some sleep. THanks for cheering me up guys.

[1:50] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -smiles and nods- Always hon, I love you girl....this will be fun

[1:51] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  "Any time, Aria," *she smiled.*  "And listen... this guy's an idiot, alright?  He had the best thing that could've happened to him, and he tossed it away on some slut."

[1:51] [DOIC2] Jillian@liorexus: [Ettore]  "You're so much better off."

[1:51] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -smirks but nods- Yes..much...I should go too..Ive something to attend to befre I go home and check in with Grumpy

[1:52] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He leads Kol up to a cliffside overlooking a coastal settlement with gleaming modern buildings, the orange sunlight catching the shimmer of residual sephtala spores floating in the air. The sight is

[1:52] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: quite something to behold.*

[1:52] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -stands picking up her PADD and Tray-

[1:52] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "This was my favorite place to get away from gymnastics practice and think about space travel."

[1:52] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -pats Ettore on the back and nods to her in gratitude -

[1:53] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "I'd hope so, are they pretty common around--- Deities..."  *He was struck dumb by the sight of the settlement shining with spores, tipping his head up to take in the full scope of it.*

[1:53] [DOIC2] Aria@Pax_Parabellum: *drops off her bowl in the recycler and heads out

[1:54] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -turns in her tray and looks down to her PADD-

[1:54] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "I bet the spores made the stars a sight, indeed..."

[1:54] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Under the moonlight? Absolutely."

[1:54] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I was only here during the night a couple of times. The arachnids are nocturnal. And carnivorous."

[1:55] [DOIC2] Valkriss@Isis.: -enters the turbolift and says as she tightens her leather gloves over her hands- Main Engineering

[1:55] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He glanced at Serris with alarm.*  "...Remind me not to go out at night if I ever visit here, then."

[1:56] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "You wouldn't be able to without anti-graviton braces."

[1:56] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "The gravity here's slightly higher than our homeworld."

[1:56] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "I'd be quite the sight then, wouldn't I?  And you wouldn't even be able to carry me."

[1:56] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: -rides the lift down to the engineering deck and steps out, striding purposfully towards main engineering-

[1:57] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Oh, I could still carry you."

[1:57] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Our muscular tissue is more dense than yours. It'd be more of a struggle than it is now, but it wouldn't be terribly difficult."

[1:57] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: -enters engineering and scans the faces to seek out the person she has come for-

[1:58] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *She does not.*

[1:58] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He laughed and started toward the settlement, his arm still hooked with Serris'.*  "I'll have to keep that in mind, too.  So, where's your favourite place around here?"

[1:58] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: -looks down at her PADD to locate the combadge signal of her intended target-

[1:59] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *In an engineering closet.*

[1:59] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Probably my family's gymnasium."

[1:59] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: -sneers some and sets the PADD down on a console top and heads to the closet-

[1:59] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *A wry smirk appeared on his lips.*  "Maybe you could show me some of your moves there."

[2:00] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: -and enters the closet uncerimoniously looking for him-

[2:01] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li is sitting in the closet, his eyes circled with red as he stares down at the PADD. He looks up at her.* Have you come to kill me?

[2:01] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "That would be sacrilegious."

[2:01] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: ...stand

[2:01] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li does so.*

[2:01] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He playfully elbows Kol.*

[2:02] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "Oh?  Why's that?  Outsiders not allowed into your family estate?"

[2:02] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: -looks him over for a long awkward moment, her fists tighten o the point the leather of the gloves creak-

[2:02] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li closes his eyes and waits for the inevitable.*

[2:02] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: ...open your eyes

[2:02] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li opens his eyes.*

[2:03] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: -steps right up to him and leans down like a looming cobra to old his gaze-

[2:03] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: I want to be sure you understand this...

[2:03] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "No, I just think the tumbling floor's too springy."

[2:04] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "You prefer something harder?"  *He raised a brow playfully.*

[2:05] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li looks up at her.* I understand that I don't deserve to live.

[2:05] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Careful, I might think you're implying something." *He continues walking along the cliff face and down a slope around the beach.*

[2:06] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: -sneers at this- No...you /do/. You very much deserve to live...-she leans in her forehead to his- Zorin Li...Son of Bajor...

[2:06] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: You. Are. Without. Honor...

[2:07] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li just nods, unable to sob any longer.*

[2:07] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He matched his stride.*  "Me?  Making implications like that?  I'm being perfectly gentlemanly, I thought."

[2:07] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: -nods and quietly turns her back on him and walks out-

[2:08] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li then sits back down and continues staring.*

[2:08] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "You're on a date with someone whose society literally doesn't have an expectation of a 'gentleman,' you know."

[2:08] [DOIC3] Valkriss@Isis.: -picks up her PADD and checks something and heads out of engineering-

[2:09] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Right, how could I forget?  Perfectly... polite, let's say?"

[2:10] [DOIC5] Valkriss@Isis.: -rings the door chime-

[2:10] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He shrugs.* "That makes sense."

[2:11] [DOIC5] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill looked up from her current round of stargazing.*  "Um... come in?"

[2:11] [DOIC5] Valkriss@Isis.: -enters and stops near the door-

[2:11] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "You know, it's nice to be away from the drama, away from the danger, away from the work."

[2:12] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'm glad you took me up on this." *He leans on Kol's arm.*

[2:12] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He gave a smile, squeezing Serris' arm gently with his own.*  "Well, after you mustered up the courage to ask me, how could I have said no?"

[2:13] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "Even if it was during a radiation field that made us all go temporarily insane."

[2:13] [DOIC5] Valkriss@Isis.: -waits as she watches her, her stance rigid and coiled and her eyes fixed and narrow-

[2:13] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "So, what would have happened if I didn't?"

[2:14] [DOIC5] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill's face paled to see Valkriss standing at her threshold, but she cleared her throat awkwardly and turned to face the Klingon.*  "Can... um, how... can I help you?" *she managed finally.*

[2:14] [DOIC5] Valkriss@Isis.: -tightly- I know now

[2:14] [DOIC5] Valkriss@Isis.: ...all of it.

[2:15] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "I'm a telepath, not a soothsayer.  But we might've ended up here still."

[2:15] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Our minds can't interact without giving you migraines, we've got to settle for verbal interaction."

[2:16] [DOIC5] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill was silent for a moment, looking as though she wanted nothing more than to cram her feet in her mouth and ouroboros herself to death.  She refrained from that urge, however, her gaze dropping...

[2:16] [DOIC5] Jillian@liorexus: ashamedly to the floor.*  "Aria told you?"

[2:17] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "For now?  The doctor says he's working on it, though it may not be his top priority."

[2:17] [DOIC5] Valkriss@Isis.: -nods slowly- Yes as the reason for their divorce...

[2:18] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "What a shame."

[2:19] [DOIC5] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill's eyes rose with that, shimmering for a moment before she blinked back the tears.*  "I... didn't want this to happen," *she said, her voice cracking.*

[2:19] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "He's a cranky old man, what do you expect?  But maybe we can encourage him?"

[2:19] [DOIC5] Valkriss@Isis.: -shakes her head- ....really

[2:19] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "What would you suggest?"

[2:21] [DOIC5] Jillian@liorexus: *She sniffed sharply, looking away.*  "I just wanted him to be happy... even if it wasn't with me.  Now I've ruined it..."

[2:21] [DOIC5] Valkriss@Isis.: -watches her for a long moment-

[2:21] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Hype it up!  Let him know he'll be on the cutting edge of medical history.  The doctor to bridge the gap between our species."

[2:22] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "A lot of doctors are just in it to help people, not to make a name for themselves."

[2:22] [DOIC5] Jillian@liorexus: *She palmed her eyes.*  "I know you don't believe me... it... it's true though."  *She looked up again.*  "Do you want... want me to transfer off the ship, then?"

[2:23] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] "Maybe not, but he seems to have a bit of an ego.  We could play to that."

[2:23] [DOIC5] Valkriss@Isis.: -drils her gaze into Jill's as she looks up- ...I am not here as your Executive Officer

[2:23] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "Maybe what I'm trying to say is..."

[2:24] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *He turns to Kol, grinning sheepishly.* "... give him a reason?"

[2:24] [DOIC5] Valkriss@Isis.: I am here as her friend to say just one thing...

[2:24] [DOIC5] Jillian@liorexus: "Wh... what's that?"

[2:25] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He raised a brow.*  "You mean... make him -have- to treat me?"

[2:25] [DOIC5] Valkriss@Isis.: -blunt and direct as she sneers- ...You two, deserve one another.

[2:25] [DOIC5] Valkriss@Isis.: -urns her back o her a that and simply walks out of the room-

[2:26] [DOIC5] Jillian@liorexus: *Jill slumped back onto the couch, her head in her hands as she started to cry.*

[2:26] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *His cheeks flush violet and he simply nods, biting his lip.*

[2:27] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  *He grinned wickedly.*  "We'd have to have another very... how did he describe it?  'Intimate' telepathic session?"

[2:28] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'm game if you are."

[2:29] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "Well... if it's in the interest of fostering interspecies relations..."

[2:30] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol]  "I suppose I could take another trip to sickbay."

[2:30] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: "I'm gonna make you regret saying that." *His sheepish grin turns positively devious.*

[2:31] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: [Kol] *He returned the grin.*  "You can try."

[2:33] [DOIC4] Serris@Starboard_Nacelle: *The scene would fade to black, presumably on an adult-oriented note.*

[2:33] [DOIC4] Jillian@liorexus: ** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TrZFxhrPUI plays over the credits. **