Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:08 PM
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Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:10 PM
ok
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
BOT
— 01/09/2024 9:10 PM
::waiting on the Bridge for the changing of shifts so she can pass off command::
::tapping a rhythmic pattern on the armrest with her thumb::
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — 01/09/2024 9:11 PM
::moping about the ship fixing things::
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:11 PM
Ops> ::gets a beep:: Ma’am, the shuttle just notified us that he’s coming aboard. Not wasting any time.
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
BOT
— 01/09/2024 9:12 PM
He’s a punctual ::the universal translator can’t quite pick up the convoluted smattering of about four languages, none of which sounded polite:: .
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:13 PM
::on Bridge at her station going thru reports::
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
BOT
— 01/09/2024 9:13 PM
+Henry+ Liski to Captain Crow. Our guest is beaming aboard.
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:14 PM
::opens one eye as he hears his badge chirp, rolls over and looked at the chronometer. One of the benefit of the kids getting older was not being woken up befoe holographic sunrise on christmas. +Liski+ At this hour?
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
BOT
— 01/09/2024 9:16 PM
+Henry+ Our guest has no soul. I believe your planet should have customarily sent 3 ghosts to his quarters last night, but it appears that transfer is going to happen, well…now.
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:16 PM
+Liski+ Four ghosts. ::he sighed:: Have security meet me in the Transporter room.
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
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— 01/09/2024 9:17 PM
+Henry+ If you need me to–
::stops herself, noticing the faces of the junior staff all turned towards her:: +Henry+ I’ll have them arrive shortly.
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:19 PM
::Gets up, dressed, expains/apologizes to the wife and slips out with promises to be back asap, heads to TR1:::
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
BOT
— 01/09/2024 9:19 PM
+Constance+ Liski to Commander Stewart, I need a security team in Transporter room 1.
::settles back into the chair and rubs at her temple, not wanting to meet the gazes of the rest of the Bridge crew::
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — 01/09/2024 9:22 PM
::just happens to be in TR1 with the transporter officer::
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:23 PM
Transporter Chief> Sir, the signal has arrived.
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — 01/09/2024 9:23 PM
Carry on, Chief
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:23 PM
TC> ::energizes:::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:23 PM
+Liski+ Constance to Liski ” aye right on it” * Gets up from her spot on the bridge goes to security get a team and heads to Transporter room 1 to greet guest*
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:24 PM
Axleton> ::forms on the pad, glancing around as Henry comes through the door::: Ah, Captain. The hour has come.
On Christmas?
Axleton> A duty is a duty, no matter the holiday.
I’ve been advised that we have no recourse to stop this transfer.
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — 01/09/2024 9:25 PM
::doesn’t even pretend to be working as he glowers at Axleton::
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:25 PM
Axleton> That is correct.
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:26 PM
looks at Axleton remaining quiet*
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:26 PM
Stewart, come with us on the way to the Counselor’s quarters.
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:27 PM
” yes sir” * motions to my small team to come on they follow along*
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:27 PM
Axleton> Lead the way. ::his smugness knows no ends::
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — 01/09/2024 9:27 PM
::quietly joins the group::
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:28 PM
::leads the grouping to the quarters, hesitating for a moment:: They’re probably still asleep.
Axleton> I don’t care what they are. I have a schedule which you have delayed already.
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
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— 01/09/2024 9:29 PM
::looks to the chronometer on the wall before glancing to the bridge of junior officers:: If any of you feels the need to recuse yourself right now, I’ll cover for you.
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:29 PM
stops at the quaters door behind the captain* “
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:29 PM
::taps the chime, letting out an aggrivated breath:::
Evelyn Moro
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— 01/09/2024 9:30 PM
::opens the door, obviously was asleep, in a robe:: Capta….:::she spots Axleton in the background::: Oh.
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:30 PM
::feeling bad for the Counselor right now days like this make her hate her job::
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:31 PM
Ensign, we tried everything we could.
Evelyn Moro
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— 01/09/2024 9:32 PM
I’m sure you did. I just…uh…she’s not even packed and she’s still sleeping.
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
BOT
— 01/09/2024 9:32 PM
Coridanite Ensign> If…if it’s allowed, I think I want to go wait outside the Transporter room for…moral support.
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:33 PM
Axleton> Just throw her stuff in a bag.
:::swivels, looking down at the man::: You’re not in charge here.
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
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— 01/09/2024 9:34 PM
::several other junior officers also indicate their desire to be present::
Evelyn Moro
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— 01/09/2024 9:34 PM
I’ll get her ready. :::goes back into the room:::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:34 PM
looks at the Captain fighting hard not to say anything to Axleton
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:34 PM
Axleton> ::tries to follow but is stopped by a hand on his chest::
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — 01/09/2024 9:35 PM
::surreptitiously extending and retracting his claws::
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
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— 01/09/2024 9:35 PM
::gestures with her head:: Go. If the Captain says anything, it can come back on me.
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:36 PM
Science> Ma’am I have a shuttle on approach, it’s not Federation.
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
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— 01/09/2024 9:37 PM
::stands quickly, taking a few steps towards the screen:: If they aren’t Federation, who are they? ::waves a hand:: Somebody put them on screen.
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:38 PM
Science> ::hits a button, showing a black craft with rounded edges like a breath mint:: They say they have a delivery.
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
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— 01/09/2024 9:39 PM
::looks back to Lieutenant Ansom, who gives her a wave forward:: Oh, so…::takes a breath:: Have they identified themselves?
Evelyn Moro
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— 01/09/2024 9:39 PM
:::returns to the door, the baby in her arms and a bag over her shoulder. It’s obvious she’s been crying:::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:40 PM
Stands their with her team if shes needed*
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:40 PM
Ansom> No Maam.
Evelyn Moro
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— 01/09/2024 9:40 PM
Can I carry her?
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:40 PM
Yes.
::leads the group, keeping himself between Moro and Axleton back to the turbolift but stops:: Oh boy.
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
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— 01/09/2024 9:41 PM
::tucks her arms behind her back, seeming to significantly change her demeanor:: Open a channel.
Patricia Crow
BOT
— 01/09/2024 9:41 PM
:::standing in front of the TL, her pistols in hand::::
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:41 PM
Ansom> Channel open.
Patricia Crow
BOT
— 01/09/2024 9:42 PM
She’s not going anywhere, especially with him
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:43 PM
looks at Patrica Crow then at the Captain
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:43 PM
Don’t do something you’ll regret.
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
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— 01/09/2024 9:43 PM
::before the other shuttle can speak:: This is Lieutenant Commander Liski of the USS Mercutio. Look, I don’t know who the hell you are, but I’ve already got one unwanted delivery on my ship today, and I’m not exactly enclined to take on any additional cargo at the—
::stops suddenly::
Patricia Crow
BOT
— 01/09/2024 9:43 PM
Oh you know I wouldn’t regret this.
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:43 PM
Bad choice of words.
Ansom> ::eyes widen::
Evelyn Moro
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— 01/09/2024 9:44 PM
::approaches Patricia:: Thank you, but she wouldn’t want anyone getting in trouble over her.
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
BOT
— 01/09/2024 9:45 PM
+Henry+ Captain, I need you in the transporter room with your security detail IMMEDIATELY. ::yells over her shoulder, not bothering to turn off her com:: Somebody get those shields down, and get an emergency medical team to transporter room one. ::pause, com still on:: Stop staring at me and start acting like Starfleet!!
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — 01/09/2024 9:45 PM
::grins at Patricia::
Patricia Crow
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— 01/09/2024 9:46 PM
::wavers, putting them back in their holsters:: I’ll get her back.
Evelyn Moro
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— 01/09/2024 9:46 PM
::nods:: I know. ::steps into the TL with the group, plus Patricia:::
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:46 PM
+Liski+ We’re headed there now.
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
BOT
— 01/09/2024 9:47 PM
::com still open:: Alert Transport room 1 of an incoming passenger! I don’t know how the hell you survived kid–but you need to get your ass on this ship in the next five seconds.
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:48 PM
::the TL opens and the group picks up its speed::
Patricia Crow
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— 01/09/2024 9:48 PM
Can I go on the record that this guy is an asshole?
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:48 PM
So noted.
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:48 PM
stand in the transporter room with her detail *
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
BOT
— 01/09/2024 9:49 PM
::the two dozen lower decks junior officers part as the entourage barrels past them towards the transporter room::
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:49 PM
Axleton> Call me what you want, but one thing I can not call any of you is a legal guardian for this child….::enters TR1:::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:49 PM
” neither are you sir you didnt raise this child like Evelyn did”
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — 01/09/2024 9:50 PM
That would be my title! ::runs down from the transporter pad::
Evelyn Moro
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— 01/09/2024 9:50 PM
::sprints with child in her arms to Millie:::
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:50 PM
How?
Patricia Crow
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— 01/09/2024 9:50 PM
:::isn’t speechless often::
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — 01/09/2024 9:51 PM
::lets out a half-strangled cry as she pulls Evelyn and the now-yowling kitten into her arms::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:51 PM
:is confused as to whats going on::
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:51 PM
Axleton> Uh…wait…this isn’t…..
Chief, Get him of my ship.
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — 01/09/2024 9:52 PM
::curses softly in Caitian::
Lt. Cmdr. Statzia Liski
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— 01/09/2024 9:52 PM
::slumps into the Big Chair, not noticing that the open channel has been disconnected::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:53 PM
sighs under her breath*
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:53 PM
Shuttle ::once cargo was delivered, it smoothly turns and zips away:::
Patricia Crow
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— 01/09/2024 9:53 PM
::walks over to the family:: This real?
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — 01/09/2024 9:54 PM
::presses a gloved hand to Patricia’s face and laughs, tears streaming down her cheeks:: It’s real all right.
::scoops the yowling kitten up, pulling it in close:: I fought so hard for you…
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — 01/09/2024 9:55 PM
A Christmas miracle?!?
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:55 PM
“looks like it”
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:56 PM
Axleton> ::shuffled to the pad and quickly beamed away:::
Lt. K’Naut, Chief Engineer — 01/09/2024 9:56 PM
::shakes his head and wanders off::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:56 PM
“good ridance”
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — 01/09/2024 9:56 PM
Medical team> ::comes running in, sliding to a stop in the doorway::
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:57 PM
::watching the gathering for a moment, and gets out of their way:::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — 01/09/2024 9:57 PM
tells her team to step aside and she does as well*
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — 01/09/2024 9:57 PM
Angolian science officer (who needs a name)> Ma’am? They’re….gone.
Cpt H Crow — 01/09/2024 9:58 PM
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