- , Mission #

"Solace"

U.S.S. Hooke, Mission # 4

Stardate 11403.13

“Solace”

Directed by: Aoibhe Ni

Starring:

Aoibhe Ni as CO Captain Kesh Suder

Sophie Wakeling as XO Commander Anya Nicole Jameson

James Greenman as CMO Commander Kymar Dremel

Einar Sigurðsson as CEO Antony Adalberto

CJ Short as CTO Lt. Henry James Sumner

Jack Lucas as TAC Ensign D'Mera

Mission Summary:

The USS Hooke has been ordered to dock at Station Sigma Rho to pick up Dr. Thadius McKinnick, the well-known planetologist, and his team of geologists, meteorologists and zoologists along with their mass of equipment for the journey to Ira 4 where a planetwide climate shift over the last 50 years has left the planet close to becoming an ice-ball.

The 3.2 billion Ira'i are clinging on to existence around the habitable lands of the equator, but they are relying more and more heavily on Federation aid and the meagre resources still at their disposal.

Meanwhile, CO Captain Kesh Suder has been ordered to remain on the 'Rho, for some friendly questioning...

<<<Start Mission>>>

CMOCmdrKymar:

::scratches his chin with one hand, looking dashing in his lab coat while checking supplies off on his PADD with the other hand::

CO_Capt_Suder

::tugs on her dress whites as she makes sure her hair is as neat as it possibly can be as she stands in the Turbolift on the way to the bridge::

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::sits at Engineering on the Bridge, making sure that Engineering is ready to take on and that the sensor pod is being prepared::

TACEnsDMera:

::Stands impatiently in Transporter Room 1.::

CTOLtSumner:

::looks disgruntled on the bridge::

CMOCmdrKymar:

::smiles slightly:: CEO: You know, i've never been around for a mission pod change before. Is it wrong to be excited?

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

CMO: Excited doc? I'm a nervous wreck.

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::thinks to himself it's just like a tiny saucer seperation sequence::

CO_Capt_Suder

::sighs softly:: Self: And I only just got the damn ship. ::thinks:: Self: Never actually even wanted it. ::frowns heavily::

CO_Capt_Suder

::improves her facial expression as she hears the TL come to a stop and the doors open. Steps out onto her bridge and looks around::

CMOCmdrKymar:

::chuckles quietly and makes to reach for his surgical kit:: CEO: Need something for your nerves, Tony?

CMOCmdrKymar:

::glances around and stands up straight:: All; Captain on deck!

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

CMO: Got any whisk...::stops and stands up::

CTOLtSumner:

::looks to Kesh and offers a slight smile::

CO_Capt_Suder::Groans inwardly. They choose now to do that...:: All: At ease... ::looks at her crew with half a smile::

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::makes a decent attempt at a polite smile and sits back down::

CO_Capt_Suder

::Is secretly pleased. Clears her throat:: CMO: No Anya?

CMOCmdrKymar:

::smiles slightly and gives Kesh a nod - If she wears the whites, she gets the full treatment::

CMOCmdrKymar:

::shakes his head:: CO: Not yet, Captain. I believe she's down in Operations organising the cargo transportation.

TACEnsDMera:

::Strikes up a conversation with the enlisted man at the transporter console:: Crewman: So, come around here often? ::An awful attempt at humor:: <Crewman_Banks> TAC: Uh, well, yeah. ::He looks confused::

CO_Capt_Suder

CMO: Hm, fair enough. That was her department, after all... ::glances at CEO then back to CMO:: CMO: Well, doc, I guess you're the one I have to hand off to, then...

CO_Capt_Suder<NAV_Dooley> ::prepares the Hooke for her final approach::

CMOCmdrKymar:

::pushes down that heavy knot in his stomach and nods, straightening back up::

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::looks relieved::

TACEnsDMera:

::Checks the lock on the armory closet adjacent to Transporter Room 1... It seems locked. Check complete.::

CO_Capt_Suder

::looks at CMO with understanding:: ALL: I know we have had a lot of change in a small space of time. I know that can cause stress and tension but I expect you all to come back from this mission with tales of heroism and ingenuity... ::looks from CTO to CEO as she speaks:: ...and I know you'll follow Commanders Jameson and Kymar's orders as if they came directly from me.

CTOLtSumner:

::grins knowingly, but says nothing::

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::nods:: CO: Yes ma'am.

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::thinks he will be less inclined to fix Kymar's shower though::

CO_Capt_Suder

::turns to CMO:: CMO: The bridge, and in fact, all the the Krak- ::winces, her nerves getting to her:: ...the Hooke... is yours.

CMOCmdrKymar:

::winces slightly at the step up and nods:: CO: I relieve you, Captain Suder. You stand relieved. ::with the formalities over, he offers her a touch of a smile:: Just hurry back, okay?

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::is suddenly brought back to the Engine room of the Kraken in that final moment, then shudders and looks back at the CO and CMO::

CO_Capt_SuderCMO: You too. ::takes one last glance around the entire bridge crew and walks up the bridge towards the TL doors once more::

CTOLtSumner:

::meanders over towards the turbolift to cut off Kesh's escape:: CO: Take care of yourself, Captain. ::extends his hand::

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

CO: Captain. Godspeed.

CO_Capt_Suder

::takes CTO's hand, struggling to retain her composure:: CTO: Take care of my ship. Not a scratch, you hear me?

TACEnsDMera:

::Frowns:: Crewman: How do you do this all day? ::He looks stunned:: <Crewman_Banks> TAC: Do what? ::She looks around.:: Crewman: Just stand here! ::He shrugs in response.::

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

CTO: He'll have to deal with me if he does scratch her Cap'n. ::smiles::

CTOLtSumner:

::smiles warmly:: CO: I'll have them buffed out.

CO_Capt_Suder

::hears CEO glances over and gives him a serious nod before turning and leaving her bridge::

CMOCmdrKymar:

::grins slowly:: CO: I'll make sure he buffs them out with his head.

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::looks at Henry and nods, then returns to his work::

CTOLtSumner:

::watches Kesh go:: CO: We'll see you soon. ::stares at the closed TL doors for a moment before turning to Kymar::

CO_Capt_Suder<aNAV_Dooley> CMO: Five minutes out, sir.

CTOLtSumner:

CMO: Commander Doctor, I have an observation, if you will.

CMOCmdrKymar:

::lets out a long, slow breath, nodding to the NAV officer before giving Henry his attention:: CTO: That's a good sign, Lieutenant. And one or the other will be fine. ::grins slightly::

CO_Capt_Suder::steps into the TL and takes a deep breath:: Self: Keep it together, Kesh... gods sake... You have fought the damned Borg. This is nothing... ::bites her lip as she exits and heads for the Transporter Room::

CTOLtSumner:

::grins briefly:: CMO: You seem to have mistaken one of my ensigns for a secretary.

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::thinks that last week Henry mistook her for an Engineer::

CMOCmdrKymar:

::offers him a smile:: CTO: And you seem to have mistaken one of the Hooke's many crewmembers as your personal charge. We all have our duties to perform, and I believe D'Mera will excel at her assigned role.

CO_Capt_Suder::enters the Transporter Room and spots TAC::

TACEnsDMera:

::Stands at attention::

CTOLtSumner:

CMO: There isn't a yeoman you could have assigned to see to this guy's 'needs?' I mean, I get the bodyguard thing...

CMOCmdrKymar:

::turns and steps down to the command circle, waiting for Henry to follow:: CTO: She's a bright young woman, I believe she will benefit from the experience and compliment the rest of the crew, otherwise I wouldn't have given her the task.

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

Self: We're off to a great start...

CO_Capt_Suder::looks displeased, and waves TAC to ease:: TAC: This is a surprise... ::picks up the first of her bags and hefts it onto the transporter pad::

CTOLtSumner:

::frowns some, but eventually just nods:: CMO: Alright. But if she complains to me, I'm sending her to you.

TACEnsDMera:

::Helps the Captain with her bags:: CO: I'm on orders to escort Doctor McKinnick.

CMOCmdrKymar:

::gives the man a grin:: CTO: She's a model Starfleet officer, she won't complain and will enjoy the challenge. But if she does, send her to me.

CO_Capt_SuderTAC: Ah... ::looks over at TAC, noting the armband in place and nods with satisfaction:: TAC: Important role. I have faith in you.

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::makes sure the pod has been drained of all power and plasma relays vented::

CTOLtSumner:

CMO: She's eager to impress, but she shouldn't be made to regret it. That's all I'm saying.

TACEnsDMera:

::Tries to hide her contempt for the Captain eyeballing the inhibitor:: CO: Thank you, Captain. ::She checks her phaser on her tactical belt and steps onto the transporter pad.::

CO_Capt_Suder

ACTION: Sigma Rho looms large on the view screen

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::turns around to look at the viewscreen:: Self: What a piece of garbage..

CTOLtSumner:

::turns his attention to the Rho, and finds himself smiling::

CTOLtSumner:

CEO: You love garbage.

CMOCmdrKymar:

::glances at the center chair with a hesitant look, then the second before finally just remaining standing:: CTO: You seem to think this is some kind of punishment for her, Lieutenant. Doctor McKinnick is a very well respected person, this is a prestigious position. I'd be more worried about whether the Doctor complains, because that one...::glances over at Tactical with a slow grin::...I'm sending to you.

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

CTO: It would be....a challenge.

CO_Capt_Suder::settles her uniform once more... then settles it again:: Transporter Chief: Two to beam to Sigma Rho.

CMOCmdrKymar:

aNAV: Confirm clearance for docking port four and begin final lock down procedures, Ensign.

CTOLtSumner:

::glances to CMO with a non-confirming smirk::

CO_Capt_Suder

<aNAV_Dooley> CMO: Yes sir, Commander, sir... initiating docking procedures now. Contacting station Ops.

CMOCmdrKymar:

::wonders why people can't just keep calling him Doctor, thankfully hiding the sullen pout that threatens to force it's way onto his face::

TACEnsDMera:

Self: Slowest Transporter Operator ever. ::She leers at Crewman Banks::

CO_Capt_Suder

<aNAV_Dooley> CMO: docking in 5...4...er... ::pauses:: ... 4...3... ::winces:: CMO: ...docking successful.

CTOLtSumner:

::grins at the aNAV::

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

CMO: Pod is ready, Doc.

CO_Capt_Suder

ACTION: CO and TAC disappear finally in a shimmer of blue, appearing again on the Sigma Rho

CMOCmdrKymar:

::nods, smiling slightly and giving the aNAV a congratulatory nod:: CEO: Thanks, Tony. Confirm with Sigma Rho Ops that the Habitation Pod is ready for installation and have them begin work.

TACEnsDMera:

@ ::Checks her hip for her phaser and tricorder, then turns to the Captain.:: CO: Captain, permission to find Doctor McKinnick? ::She doesn't reach for the baggage.::

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

CMO: Yes sir. ::swivels his chair around and calls up Sigma Rho Operations::

CO_Capt_Suder

@TAC: Granted. Best of luck, Ensign. ::clears her throat, and steps off the pad, nodding to a crewmember to grab an antigrav sled::

TACEnsDMera:

@::Sets off down the corridor of the unfamiliar station.:: Computer: Computer, locate Doctor McKinnick. ::Waits for a response::

CO_Capt_Suder

@::disappears into the crowds...::

<Dr_McKinnick> @::sings jovially in the local drinking emporium::

<Dr_McKinnick> @<Sigma_aOPS_Vark> ::speaks in a really squeeky voice:: *CEO*: OPS to USS Hooke, what do you want?

TACEnsDMera:

<Computer> @ TAC: Doctor McKinnick is in Qaplah's, Promenade, Deck 4. ::D'Mera heads towards the turbolift and steps inside:: TL: Deck 4.

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::clears his throat as the Operations officer appears on his console screen:: *Sigma aOPS*: This is the USS Hooke, the habitation pod is ready for installation as per request.

<Dr_McKinnick> @ ::sings an old sea shanty about a man who lost his shoe in a storm::

TACEnsDMera:

@ ::Finds herself on the Promenade, and begins looking for "Qap'lah's" - whatever that is.:: Self: Praetor's Palace? ::She passes the very Romulan looking casino and passes a very grumpy Vulcan on his way out.::

TACEnsDMera:

@::Finally finds the Child-Friendly Qap'lah's and enters, she hears someone singing::

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::really hopes that the grumpy little Andorian bastard running this station is somewhere far away from Operations::

CMOCmdrKymar:

::finally takes a seat in the third Auxilliary chair, finding that one to his liking and using the arm console to check on the status of the medical supplies::

CTOLtSumner:

@<XO_Sumner> aOPS: Oh, is that the Hooke? Put them on the main screen, please.

TACEnsDMera:

@::Approaches Doctor McKinnick, recognizing him from his security profile:: McKinnick: Doctor McKinnick, I presume? ::She offers a friendly smile and a hand::

<Dr_McKinnick> @ALL: Annnnd... one more time! Teeehere was an old man who had both his shoes!

<Dr_McKinnick> @::is interrupted and looks around at TAC:: TAC: Ah! Yes... good idea. ::smiles jovially:: TAC: One more for the road, I think. ::hands her an empty glass::

CTOLtSumner:

@<XO_Sumner> *Hooke*: USS Hooke, this is Lieutenant Commander Sumner. Welcome to the Rho. We have your pod standing by, and we've set aside a pair of cargo transporters, as per your request.

TACEnsDMera:

::Goes wide eyed and slack jawed at the large glass of... something she's just been handed. She casually places it on the bar and looks around... Everyone seems to be having a good time.:: McKinnick: Excuse me, Doctor. I'm to escort you and your teams to the Hooke, whenever you deem appropriate. ::She stands, awkwardly.::

CTOLtSumner:

::beams proudly at everyone on the bridge as Sara's voice comes over the comm::

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::raises an eyebrow at her::*XO Sumner*: Sumner? ::looks over at Henry::

CMOCmdrKymar:

::glances over at Henry and gives him a smile before turning back to the viewscreen:: *XO*: Thank you, Sigma Rho. Please begin transport as soon as possible and coordinate with Operations teams onboard the Hooke. With your permission, i'd also like to extend crew visitation to the Rho for the duration of our stay.

<Dr_McKinnick> @::looks up surprised:: TAC: Oh, is it time already? ::sighs:: TAC: Very well. ::stands up:: TAC: We'll just take the bottle and you and me can have a quiet drink later.

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::clears his throat:: *XO Sumner*: Thank you Commander Sumner, I shall have my teams liase with yours.

CTOLtSumner:

CEO: My sister's the XO. I wanted it to be a surprise. ::grins::

TACEnsDMera:

@::Nods slowly, mockingly, to the Doctor.:: McKinnick: Of... course... ::She gives a big fake smile as she flanks the Doctor, prepared to follow him.::

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::thinks atleast someone in the Sumner family made something of themselves::

CTOLtSumner:

@<XO_Sumner> OPS: We're everywhere, Hooke. ::grins:: Copy that. Contact me if you need anything.

<Dr_McKinnick> @::throws an arm around TAC's shoulder and walks with her out of the bar, a bottle of something green in his other hand:: TAC: Grand so... so... my teams will need time to settle on your fine vessel, I am sure. Let me escort you around the station while they work. A pretty lady like you shouldn't have to do any of the heavy lifting...

CTOLtSumner:

CEO: She's all growed up...

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::puts on a smile and nods, then turns his attention to the work ahead::

CMOCmdrKymar:

::smiles as the screen winks off:: CTO: You must be quite proud.

TACEnsDMera:

@ ::Removes his arm, gently:: McKinnick: Doctor, were you by chance drinking synthehol.... or the real thing? ::She winced as she was certain she already knew the answer. She begins leading him towards the exit.::

CTOLtSumner:

CMO: Just a bit. ::grins again::

CMOCmdrKymar:

::chuckles softly, giving a rueful shake of his head::

<Dr_McKinnick> @TAC: Everything about me is real, sweetheart. A story is always best told with a little ::sloshes the bottle:: TAC: ...liquid inspiration. Have you ever heard the story of how I helped bring life to one of the stoney moons of the Geblanic system?

CEOLtCmdrAdalberto:

::turns around:: CMO: The installation is about to commence. Permission to turn off all mains and switch to station power?

TACEnsDMera:

@::Is becoming increasingly impatient with the Doctor.:: McKinnick: Doctor, I don't mean to be rude, but we really must be going. ::She almost pushes the Doctor into the turbolift.:: TL: Deck... er... Level 46.

CTOLtSumner:

::taps his combadge:: *TAC*: Sumner to D'Mera.

TACEnsDMera:

@::Taps her badge:: *CTO*: Go ahead.

CMOCmdrKymar:

::nods over at Engineeringand hits the ship-wide comm:: *All*: This is Commander Kymar. We are docked at Station Sigma Rho, locked down and running on station power. All department heads confirm.

CTOLtSumner:

*TAC*: How's things, Ensign? ::checks the tactical systems and nods to Kymar::

<Dr_McKinnick> @::chuckles and refrains from saying anything about liking a woman who takes charge:: TAC: I'm at your mercy. ::smiles at TAC::

TACEnsDMera:

@ ::Looks at the sloshed Doctor:: *CTO*: Couldn't be better, Sir. Escorting Doctor McKinnick to the docking strut now. ::She looks at him again. She does her best to hide her disgust.::

TACEnsDMera:

@ ::Exits the turbolift and leads the Doctor towards the equipment and his crew waiting nearby.::

CTOLtSumner:

*TAC*: Good. See you soon, then. ::wonders if he heard a hint of frustration, really wanting to rub something in Kymar's face::

<Dr_McKinnick> @TAC: See what had happened was... the atmosphere had burned off into the void of space completely... and the people on the planet below asked for my help in restoring it. Naturally, they were very keen to get me, rather than one of the other experts in my field... ::babbles on as the TL moves::

<<<Pause Mission>>>