Chapter 7 - Shotgun Wedding

Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:17 PM
::takes the wrapped earring and gestures for Constance to follow her out of the store. She stops on the street looking for any sign of Millie or Ghas::
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:17 PM
::Checks the away team position again, and adjusts the relative position of the ship.::
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:18 PM
::checks the tricorder again:: I think they’ve stepped out of the store.
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:19 PM
follows Comander Edra out of the store looking around for Millie and Ghas as well
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:19 PM
::Leaning forward in his chair, eyes focused on the little dots moving on the map overlay on the viewscreen:::
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:20 PM
Caressa suddenly felt connected to Edra then the signal was lost. “Well that was different” she thought to herself. She was at least able to pace in her so called quarters. The room had been filled with glamourous clothing, but Bajorian in Nature. She felt some of the fabric and it was very nice to the touch.
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:20 PM
::not seeing them, she continues in the same direction they had been going before ducking into the store.::
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:21 PM
::slips her hand in Ghas’ and tugs him back towards the main road::
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:21 PM
::as she walked, she kept her eyes peeled for her crewmates as she umwrapped the earring, holding the metal charm in her bare hand::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:21 PM
following looking around not seeing them as she ducks in the store with Edra
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:22 PM
Status of the transporter locks?
OPS> Secure, Sir.
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:22 PM
::Suddenly Edra saw a brief image, of a room with clothing::
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:23 PM
::Glances back at the Captain, and follows his gaze to the main screen::
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:24 PM
::halts, closing her eyes at the image, trying to take it in. The luxurious fabrics filled her vision::
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:25 PM
Caressa once again felt connected to Edra. “Ok this is more than mere coincidence” again to herself. She held on to the back of a chair steading herself. Caressa focused on the room itself.
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:25 PM
” everything ok Mam’m
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:26 PM
*Caressa suddenly wished she knew her location instead of just a mere room
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:26 PM
::rounds the corner of the building with Ghas in tow::
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:27 PM
::shakes her head:: I’m ok…but I’m getting stark images…I think, from the earring
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:27 PM
::Checks the sensors around them to make sure that they are still clear::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:27 PM
” maybe a connection to the Dr”
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:27 PM
::at her auxiliary console, tapping away as she continues to research the main suspect and prior associates:: I’m surprised I never crossed paths with this guy, he was all over the place.
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:29 PM
I…think so. I’m not sure if she can hear me…::opens her eyes and turns to Constance:: back in the store, I heard her voice when I held it.
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:30 PM
::sees Edra and Constance paused in the middle of the thorofare, and pauses, giving a quick look around to see if they’ve drawn attention::
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:30 PM
::To Patricia:: Sounds like it was inevitable that your path would cross eventually. (Sheeesh.. bad typing night..)
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:30 PM
nods ” bet shes being held somewhere in that store”
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:31 PM
“* Suddenly Sinal walked into Caressa’s room. “Are you ready for our big day” Caressa turned on her heel. “NO.” She said curtly. She tried to concentrate while talking hoping the conversation or snip-its of it would go through. ” Sorry to bust your bubble” she said with a smirk. He turned. ” Your tone will change” “*
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:31 PM
Good thing for him I’m retired.
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:31 PM
I think it’s more to do with her jewelry. The image came to me as soon as I took it out of the box.
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:32 PM
::wisely keeps her thoughts to herself about Patricia being retired… or not.:: Absolutely.
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:32 PM
::gives one last glance to the shoppers in the market before approaching the Commander:: Find anything?
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:33 PM
::jumps slightly when she hears the emphatic “NO” in her head…she looked around, unsure if it was in her head.:: did you hear that?
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:33 PM
” I wonder if that ear peace was hers I wonder if that shop keeper was in on hideing her
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:34 PM
::stands, absently pacing::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:34 PM
” no I didnt hear a thing
LTGhas — Today at 9:34 PM
::looks about his surroundings for possible movment::
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:34 PM
:::glances over her shoulder when he passes::: We’re ahead of schedule. No way he expected us to be where we are now so take a breath.
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:34 PM
Hear what? ::shifts the touch in her satchel from the tricorder to the phaser::
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:35 PM
Are we ahead of schedule?
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:35 PM
I keep thinking of him sending that guy for the kids.
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:35 PM
And he’ll live to regret it…just not very long. ::looks to Nuhl:: What do you mean?
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:36 PM
” I think the dr maybe tring to communicate with the Comander
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:36 PM
::nods to Millie and Ghas as they join up.:: we found this…it’s the Doctor’s. I was sure of that before I heard her voice as I’ve been holding it.
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:36 PM
::gives another scan around them:: Perhaps we should…find somewhere less conspicuous to talk?
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:37 PM
“* He fingered through the clothing, touching, examining, taking a outfit off the rack, Looking hanging it back. “Oh this is perfect! He looked at her. ” I think you would look stunning as my new wife in this” He holds up a flowing purple gown, that matched the stone in the earring. Looking at it then at her. “I will wear it but it wont be willingly. Your definitely delusional” She smirked and then felt nauseous at the thought. “*
“* Concentrating hoping something is going through *”
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:37 PM
::nods:: agreed. Stewart, keep an eye out for anyone tailing us. ::looks around:: let’s go there, ::points to an alley::
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:37 PM
I mean, it has to feel like we have taken forever to Caressa.
::Shrugs::
LTGhas — Today at 9:38 PM
::Takes the package from Edra’s hand he can ‘feel’ an aura attached to it:: Definitely the Doctor’s.
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:38 PM
” yes Mam’m” following everyone makeing sure were not followed
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:39 PM
::shifts the satchel and makes her way towards the alley::
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:39 PM
::follows Millie, covertly looking around herself::
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:41 PM
::Checks sensors again, and keeps the ship in place::
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:41 PM
::when they get out of site, she hands the earring to Ghas, figuring his ability may be more helpful than her lack of it.:: I hear her when I hold this in my bare hand.
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:41 PM
To her perhaps but I don’t believe he expected us to find his trail so quickly.
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:42 PM
That’s a fair point.
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:43 PM
::meanwhile, reaches into her satchel and finds her communicator:: +Edra to Merc+ we found her earring. No…outward sign her her, but we may get some info from the earring itself.
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:44 PM
+Edra+ Tag it and transport it up for analysis.
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:45 PM
::sighs quietly:: This puts us back at square one.
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:45 PM
::Nods as she hears the comms::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:45 PM
” I still think she was at the store where we found the earring”
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:46 PM
“* Suddenly there was a swarm of people around her, bathing, dressing, hair, makeup, then getting into the flowing purple gown. She was hoping that messages where making it through. She looked at one of the servants. “Can you at least tell me where my so called wedding is taking place?” The servant looked to the corner of the room and Sinal appeared. He strolled through the room. Seeing that its happening within the next few hours. Your shipmates have no clue where you are. I see know reason you cannot know. Your are on the Bajor moon of Jerado. “Sounds wonderful, wonderfully awful” She concentrated on the word Jerado. “Come on Edra or someone” “*
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:46 PM
::shakes her head:: I scanned the building while you were in there. No sign of her.
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:46 PM
+Henry+ hold on that. Ghas may be able to…see into it. Barring that, I could hear her when I held it. ::knew she probably sounded mad.:: bestI can tell preliminarily is she’s at least alive.
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:47 PM
+Edra+ Hear her?
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:47 PM
::perks up:::
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:47 PM
::Wonders at the remark, and smiles.::
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:48 PM
+Henry+ I know what it sounds like, but trust me and give me a moment.
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:48 PM
+Edra+ Always do.
LTGhas — Today at 9:48 PM
::To Edra Crow:: If I do this you may want to keep Medical on alert
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:49 PM
Maybe…you should sit down? ::pulls her medkit from the satchel::
CMDR Caressa Melanick — Today at 9:49 PM
“* Caressa continued to think of the word Jerado, hoping beyond hope’ “*
Patricia Crow
BOT
— Today at 9:49 PM
I was never one for religion or mysticism but…I’ve seen weirder.
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:49 PM
::looks to Ghas:: well, before being XO, I was Medical…::smiles::
LTGhas — Today at 9:51 PM
::Sits on a park bench:: What you guys are about to see isn’t something my people often talk about, or do. My father was better at it than I. ::Stares at the door to the shop, suddenly the pupils of his eyes fog over, a trickle of blood flows from his nose.:: JERADO!
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:52 PM
Jerado? The moon?
Is that where she is?
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:52 PM
::places a hand on Ghas’ shoulder to steady him….or catch him::
LTGhas — Today at 9:52 PM
::His eyes return to normal, bending over he wretches everything he ate on the grass and road in front of him::
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:53 PM
“that must be where she is”
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:53 PM
::Taps her fingers on the edge of her console::
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:53 PM
::uses the hem of her sleeve to dab at the bleeding nose::
LTGhas — Today at 9:54 PM
Yes, it smells like incense, the smell of fellik.
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:54 PM
::grabs her medkit and pulls some absorbant pads from it, handing them to him:: I’ll take the earring back if it’s too much for you.
+Merc+ beam us back up.
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:54 PM
You heard her.
LTGhas — Today at 9:54 PM
No it’s not that. It didn’t come from the earring. It came from this bench. She sat here ::He gets up from the bench::
Cpt H Crow — Today at 9:54 PM
OPS> Aye Sir. ::tap tap, energize:::
LTGhas — Today at 9:55 PM
Yes, she is on the moon Jerado in a Temple. Fellik ::his voice trails off as the beam takes them just before he could say is used for weddings::
Lt Millie Stepanova, Couns. — Today at 9:56 PM
::turns to look at the bench just as she turns to shiny blue atoms::
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:56 PM
::stores the bit about the bench for later questioning as they fade out of the alley in a blue haze::
::the bridge rematerializes out of the blue haze around them::
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:57 PM
::Turns her head as they arrive:: Where to?
LTGhas — Today at 9:57 PM
Is used for weddings ::he finishes as he shows up on the Bridge::
Cdr Edra Crow – XO — Today at 9:58 PM
She’s on Jerado. ::looks at Ghas for confirmation:: in the Temple of Fellik.
::stops:: wait…weddings?
Lt Commander Constance Stewart — Today at 9:58 PM
Materalizes back on the bridge
Lt Kerwin Nuhl – Helm — Today at 9:59 PM
::Quickly sets a course for Jerado:: Course laid in sir.