Qob: Tranquility 2/27/11

[Joe Manning 0]

Joe Manning -> BEGIN SIM

Kaara Soora -> <<Mine too!>

Joe Manning -> << @ for us planet folks >>

rosetto -> ::continues monitoring the progress of his program while watching the Bynars from afar::

Joe Manning -> @::Making his way up the corridor from the transport car toward the large cavern housing the visitors' center::

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::behind the Captain...resuming his tall intimidating look ...gravity fights it::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::quietly observes Pher and Soora as they wait in the visitor's center::

Joe Manning -> Bynars> ::Shuffling around the lab, moving quickly from one item of interest to the next, looking each over very briefly::

STSF_Nickles -> @:: walking behind Joe::

Pher -> :: Sees Joe's group, and tries to be conspicuous... Oh so very hard to do. :

Kaara Soora -> @::Standing by the wall, a little bit from Pher, glancing from her PADD up to Selek and back every few seconds::

Joe Manning -> @::Glances at his ODRI when he reaches the group:: Still got an hour until meeting ...

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos> I swear I could (Nausicaan word for fart) and some sensor would go off in this place.

Joe Manning -> @::Looks at Ethan:: Sorry, Selek, somehow we got separated and couldn't find our way back to you.

STSF_Nickles -> ::grins at Pher::

Troy Parson -> ::pointing out a device that seems to be made out of a combination of wires and old shoelaces:: This is the non-linear recollimator...it's homemade, as you can see, but surprising accurate. ::droning on slightly, taking note of what interests the Bynars::

Pher -> :: Returns Chris's grin ::

STSF_Nickles -> @

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::nods:: No harm has been done.

Joe Manning -> 111> Quite fascinating

Joe Manning -> 011> I do not know what that term means. ::Leans over the device and touches it, quickly examines it:: Oh yes, I think I see.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::looks at Selek one moment then returns his gaze forward over everyone's head::

Joe Manning -> @So, what you recommend to occupy our time, Selek? You know the sites here better than we do. Any particularly ... cheap entertainment for visitors?

Pher -> @ :: Hopes he doesn't reveal the classified source of all old shoelaces... ::

Kaara Soora -> @::looks over at Bylblos, puts away PADD and observes everyone once more::

Joe Manning -> 10-1> ::Crosses his arms and looks over his companions:: Did you ask him about Tranquility? About Minos?

Mitar Precip -> @::looks to Pher and nods briefly to his superior then returns to keeping an eye on things::

STSF_Nickles -> @:: walks over to Kaara:: See anything interesting?

Pher -> @ The subject didn't come up.

rosetto -> ::glances up from his work at the mention of Minos::

Joe Manning -> 111> I believe the human expression would be ...

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::lifts a single brow:: Entertainment? ::contemplates:: I believe the cantina is popular attraction.

Joe Manning -> 011> We were just getting to that?

Joe Manning -> 111> ::Looks expectantly at Troy::

Troy Parson -> ::putting the NLRC back on the shelf:: Ah yes, Minos. Unpleasant business, that.

Kaara Soora -> @::Turns slightly towards Chris:: <w> He's no Vulcan.

STSF_Nickles -> @ Get a good reading on him?

Joe Manning -> @Hmm ... ::Looks around at the group:: I'd say we had enough of that on Tranquility to last us a life time. But yeah ... throughout the history of sentient species, one fact has remained constant -- booze is cheap entertainment. In moderation, at least.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::kinda perks up at the word cantina then observes the medic passing on words with the XO and changes his gaze to the Captain::

Joe Manning -> 011> So he mentioned. ::Looking at 10-1::

Joe Manning -> @Lead on then, Selek. We'll check the place out.

rosetto -> ::now less focused on work and more on Bynars::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::nods and leads without saying a word::

Troy Parson -> ::has to move some other things to get the NLRC back onto the shelf:: Is there something in particular you wanted to know about our minor role in recent events?

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::hears Joe and nods towards him to Kaara::

Joe Manning -> 10-1> They are saying on all of the news vids that he has been caught. ::Tilts a head at Troy::

Joe Manning -> 111> 'Apprehended' would be the official word.

STSF_Nickles -> @Lets go we can talk on the way. Hang back.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::stops a few minutes later and gestures toward location: a hole-in-the-wall establishment with a bright neon sign: Creedo's Place:: This, then, I believe is sufficiently 'cheap' entertainment, as you put it.

Joe Manning -> 011> Interesting, that. ::Looks at Troy:: You had a role in those events, we understand?

Kaara Soora -> @::whispers:: Indeed I did. ::turns away further so Selek could not see her lips or face:: He's... a bit of an idiot. ::looks around to Joe, nods::

Pher -> @ :: Follows along with the rest, observing. ::

Joe Manning -> @::Raises an eyebrow:: Well ... we weren't specifically looking for the local dive. But, yeah ... our budget right now kinda dictates it. Hence our pursuit of gainful employment. ::Grins::

Troy Parson -> A small part...more a chance involvement owing to circumstance than anything else.

STSF_Nickles -> @Wait until we get inside, then we can talk.

Joe Manning -> 111 & 011> ::Chuckle::

Joe Manning -> 111> There is no such thing as chance.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::seems ignorant of the point Manning is making:: Of course.

Joe Manning -> 10-1> ::Shakes head::

Kaara Soora -> @::nods, lips tight together::

rosetto -> ::notes the progress of his analysis of the Zoalus scripts::

Mitar Precip -> Byblos>::keeps his mouth shut as he eyeballs things following Joe and this.."Selek" guy::

Joe Manning -> @::Enters Creedo's with the others:: I didn't think Xorax had places that catered to low-wealth sorts ... but then I guess the corporates have got to offer something for mercs.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Creedo's is deserted at the moment. There is no bartender -- simply a vending machine with a touch-pad control panel

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::enters Creedo's as well:: It is, as you say, 'cheap'.

Kaara Soora -> @ Enticing.

Pher -> @ Sort of inpersonal...

STSF_Nickles -> @agreed

Joe Manning -> 011> Please, Doctor Parson, tell us more.

Pher -> @ There is something to be said for a *little* class.

rosetto -> ::strangely feels hungry at the moment::

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>Vending machines..I have no coin..::grunts::

Joe Manning -> 111> ::Finds his attention grabbed by an unlabelled vial of liquid on one counter. Picks it up and examines it::

Troy Parson -> ::looks at 111:: You probably shouldn't touch that.

Joe Manning -> @Well ... if any of you've got credit, help yourself. We're not technically on the job now.

Joe Manning -> @::Walks over to the machine to see what's available::

Joe Manning -> 111> ::Quickly puts the vial down:: My apologies, Doctor Parson.

Kaara Soora -> @::glances at Chris and goes to sit down at a table in the corner::

Troy Parson -> It's for your own safety...that stuff's not exactly the most stable of compounds.

Pher -> @ :: Moves with Joe, apparently interested in a drink, but tries to get into whispering range. ::

Joe Manning -> 011> You keep an unstable compound in your lab? Aboard a ship? ::Tilts head::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::presents a bag of coins from an unknown location in his robe:: Dr. Phantos instructed that I should give this to you, per his compliments, should you require refreshment.

STSF_Nickles -> @ :: follows Kaara and sits across from her::

Troy Parson -> ::grins slightly:: You never know when you might need to vaporize a small planetoid.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos> ::adjusts his sheath on his back::

Kaara Soora -> @ Did you want something?

Joe Manning -> @::Raises his eyebrow at Ethan and takes the bag:: Are you serious? We're not even hired yet, and he's treatin us like guests? I think I like the guy already.

Kaara Soora -> **to drink/eat etc

rosetto -> ::knows that if he were to go to the galley, he'd walk right by the science lab. It wasn't worth risking detection.::

Joe Manning -> @If he thinks the drink'll hurt me at the negotiatin table, he's wrong though. ::Smiles::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::nods politely::

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::whispering in the corner: OK if hes not Vulcan what is he?

Pher -> @ <Whisper to Joe> The vulcan is no vulcan. Human. Is wanted by no one in particular for unspecified reasons back on Tranquility.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::walks around Cantina looking for....devices::

Joe Manning -> 111> Actually, the need to vaporize a small planetoid is typically something that can be foreseen quite a bit of time in advance.

Joe Manning -> 011> I would suggest that only in .6% of such cases is this not so.

Pher -> @ :: Acquires enough coins for a drink or two. ::

Kaara Soora -> @ ::whispers back:: I don't know. He might be Vulcan, but he's not trained like one. He never went to the Academy.

Joe Manning -> @::Glances back in Selek's direction, blinking::

Troy Parson -> Yea, well, it's the .6% you don't expect that'll do you in...Only got to be wrong once, after all.

Joe Manning -> @::Looks Pher over silently as she grabs the coins::

Pher -> <W> Other than that, a nice guy.

Pher -> @ :: bats eyelashes ::

Joe Manning -> Bynars> ::All stand together at one end of the lab and stare at Troy::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::bows to the group and then retires to a solitary table near the door with a good view::

Joe Manning -> 111> So ... did you see Minos?

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::accidently drops his stunner...as he bends down to pick it up..he looks under one of the cantina's booth tables to check for a "bug"::

STSF_Nickles -> @:: Sees the coins being handed out and nods toward them:: want anything ??

Joe Manning -> @::Moves over to the machine with Pher:: How sure are you of this?

STSF_Nickles -> @I can use a drink

Kaara Soora -> @ Perhaps a water.

STSF_Nickles -> @:: stands and walks back to Ethan:: May I??

rosetto -> ::gets up and paces the forward sensor room::

Pher -> @ <W> The wanted poster back on Tranquility had round ears. He responds to pheromones. Pretty sure.

Troy Parson -> I talked to someone who called himself Simon.

Joe Manning -> 011> ::Tilts head:: What was he like?

Joe Manning -> 111> How did you meet him?

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::pulls attention from the others and lifts a brow:: Of course.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Two men with black robes and shades enter the cantina. One is a Vulcan, the other Human

Troy Parson -> We were taken to him by one of his associates...

STSF_Nickles -> @ Enough for my lady friend and I a drink Please?

Kaara Soora -> @ ::looks up at new-comers::

Mitar Precip -> @ Byblos>I doubt Nausicaan Swill is here.

Pher -> @ <w> Of course, being wanted on Tranquility might be considered a positive character refrence.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::briefly studies the two men in black robes::

Joe Manning -> @::Frowns at the selection on the machine::

Troy Parson -> The plan-- *not* a plan of my design, incidentally-- was to offer Minos transport off-world, and then turn him over to the Guardians.

STSF_Nickles -> @:: turns to see what Ethan is looking at:: Who are they?

Pher -> @ :: Sips what she hoped would be something like a blush wine. ::

Ethan Neufeld -> <<Good question.>>

Troy Parson -> The Rainmaker who handled his side of the deal led us to Simon.

Joe Manning -> @'Grain alcohol,' 'fruit beverage,' 'synth ... what the hell? ::Glances at Pher:: What do you think's his angle?

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>Spies the newcomers

Troy Parson -> As for what he was like...

Joe Manning -> 111> Whose plan was this?

Joe Manning -> 011> Was it Minos' plan?

Kaara Soora -> @ ::looks to see where Chris is, then back at newcomers::

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>Pher...

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::takes the coins and goes to the machine Looking at the choices the chooses a very intoxiating drink and a water for Kaara::

Pher -> @ <w> Someone doesn't like him. Breaking tail. New start. Have no clue whether his Tranquility problems are related to the archeology job. If so, someone with cash is involved with this in a not so friendly way.

Pher -> @ :: Turns to Byblos :: Yes?

Joe Manning -> @Robed Characters> ::Takes seats at a vacant table in the corner::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::stares at Chris before handing over a few more coins:: They are members of Xorax's Security Forces.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>Pher>New patrons...three o clock.

Joe Manning -> @::Decides to give 'grain alcohol' a try and pours a cup::

Pher -> @ :: Nods, tries to spot weapons on the newcomers. ::

STSF_Nickles -> @ I see. Thank you for the tokens. :: takes the drinks and moves back to Kaara::

rosetto -> ::not resting easily on the Bynars' persistence of Minos issues... Wonders what their 'angle' is::

Joe Manning -> @::Turns with the cup and shoots a quick glance in Ethan's direction before taking a sip::

Pher -> @ :: W to Byblos :: Try to keep an eye on them. I've got a few other balls in the air.

Kaara Soora -> @ ::watches as the new-comers, thanks Chris quietly for the bottle of water and opens it carefully::

Troy Parson -> ::looks at the Bynars:: Is it important whose plan it was?

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::seems to scan the group more intently now; apparently aware of why the robed men came, but not telling::

Joe Manning -> @Newcomers> ::No outline can be seen in the robes. The robes are fairly loose::

STSF_Nickles -> @ Ok those guys are apprently Xorax's Security. <whispering>

Joe Manning -> @Newcomers> ::Engage in a conversation with each other, though keeping tabs on all the patrons through their shades::

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::to Pher:: Under each table is a listening device...so just..uh talk..uh...nicely.

Kaara Soora -> @ ::w:: Interesting uniforms.

Joe Manning -> 10-1> ::Clears his throat::

Pher -> @ (W to Byblos) Hmmm. Not polite.

Joe Manning -> 111> If you do not believe it is we will not press.

Joe Manning -> 011> Please continue with your description.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::intentionally shifts in his seat::

Joe Manning -> @::Glances between Byblos the robed fellows and Ethan::

Pher -> @ (W to Joe) Byblos says tables are bugged.

Joe Manning -> @::Looks at Byblos:: The surveillance in this place pales next to Andus station, believe me. But the rivals between the scientists can get rather ... nasty.

Troy Parson -> ::looks at 10-1, then at the other two:: Well, to be honest...

rosetto -> ::returns to his console and does a routine check of the orbital status::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::folds arms::

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::walks around the drink selectors curious if these sneaks are as sneaky as Joe mentioned::

Joe Manning -> @::Pher:: Probably the local brains keeping tabs on the mercenaries to find out who's working for whom.

STSF_Nickles -> @ OK so hes not Vulcan can you tell what he is

Joe Manning -> @I do -not- want to get caught up in the academic politicking on this planet. I want to get the job offer and bolt. Or hit the slopes above.

Troy Parson -> I didn't find Simon to be terribly impressive. After all, we were able to carry out aforementioned plan with very little by way of forethought, despite some of our crew being incapacitated...

Kaara Soora -> @ Not just from talking with him. He's been surgically altered, it would seem. Quite odd, to want to be Vulcan in this day and age.

STSF_Nickles -> @::uncaps his drink and takes a BIG Swig::

Pher -> @ Just be careful that the slopes don't hit back.

Pher -> @ Mind if I fish with the 'vulcan' a bit?

Joe Manning -> @::Leans closer to Pher:: Whatever this guy's angle is ... let's not push it just yet.

Joe Manning -> @Whatever his agenda, it probably has nothing to do with us. Let's get the Zoalus job and cash in on it before we decide how to handle him ... if we decide to do anything with him.

Kaara Soora -> @ ::runs a finger along the rim of the bottle, then stops herself, taking a drink:: He didn't notice I was a Vulcan. Do you think the honey dust could effect him as well?

Pher -> @ OK. No fishing. Just don't expect me to take up sliding down icy mountains as an alternative hobby.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::thinks I try to rob an automated banking device..what am I going to do..play with the controls...and hence my prints are now on them...:: I wonder...::looks at selector buttons then turns to the "others" brieflly:: Hmmm

Joe Manning -> 111> That is most interesting.

Joe Manning -> 011> You all must be very good at what you do.

Pher -> @ :: Looks not entirely pleased with Joe's instruction, but rides with it. ::

Joe Manning -> 10-1> Or it was simply meant to be that you succeed.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::notes Soora's movement and then eyes fall on Pher::

STSF_Nickles -> @ If hes not Vulcan I would think so, I know Im feeling quite WELL at the moment ::Grins taking another drink::

Joe Manning -> @::Leans closer:: This guy works for our new employer. We don't want to tick anyone off yet ...

Pher -> @ :: Smiles slightly at Ethan ::

Troy Parson -> ::shrugs:: I wouldn't say we're a particularly adept crew, at this moment...

Joe Manning -> @If you can work some answers out of him without pushing too hard, be my guest.

rosetto -> ::wonders how hings are going planet-side::

rosetto -> ^things

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::stares blankly back at Pher for a few moments more, and then moves to Byblos::

Joe Manning -> @And you're probably noticing that the robed fellows seem more interested in you and me than the rest of us.

Pher -> @ (W) Understood. Might try. I sort of owe him an appology.

Kaara Soora -> @ ::frowns very lightly, then lets her face smooth again:: That would explain his disappearance. ::looks over Chris's shoulder at Selek::

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::the Nausicaan looks funny surveying a simple drink dispenser for so long but his position is turned to robed fellows::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Sal's language analysis program begins to glitch rather badly

Pher -> @ Well, you are the captain, while I am inherently interesting. :: Smiles ::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Lights flicker in various places on the ship

rosetto -> ::notes process interrupts::(w) WTF.... ::frowns::

Joe Manning -> @Still, I propose some good old-fashioned deduction. Move elsewhere. Find out who their attentions follow.

Pher -> @ Sure.

Troy Parson -> ::sees the lights flicker:: Oh, not this again.

Joe Manning -> Bynars> ::Look up at the lights::

rosetto -> ::looks at what the Bynars are doing while typing away at his console trying to isloate the rouble::

Joe Manning -> 111> Technical problems?

rosetto -> ^trouble

Pher -> @ :: Moves in a direcction vaguely towards Ethan, at right angles to the black robes. ::

Joe Manning -> @::Also splits with Pher, moving toward Chris and Kaara::

STSF_Nickles -> @ What are the two guys doing? ::leans forward as if trying to geta kiss in, from the view from behind::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::watches Pher and the black robes as well::

Troy Parson -> ::grimaces:: Our current engineer is more of a need-based selection than a quality-based selection, if you catch my drift.

Joe Manning -> @Robes> ::Stay subtle and interested in everyone, though show some indications of following Pher's movements::

Joe Manning -> 011> This ship is very old.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::walks away from dispensors and heads for a seat he extends his long frame so his shoes are on a table..and pretends to...sleep::

Joe Manning -> 111> It is remarkable that it has remained functioning so long.

STSF_Nickles -> @::slides back as Joe approaches::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::they're after her, he concludes::

Joe Manning -> 011> There is something to be said for your crew, I am sure.

Kaara Soora -> @ ::looks at Chris, her green blood pumping faster, then switches her eyes to the newcomers:: They seem to be talking, but they are watching all of us.

Troy Parson -> Depends on what you call "functional," I suppose.

rosetto -> ::immediately suspects Bynar interference::

Pher -> @ :: Approaches the 'vulcan' :: Sorry.

Joe Manning -> 10-1> You do not seem to be very happy with your current state of existence.

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::turns hearing the Captain approaching from behind::

rosetto -> ::rechecks the error logs::

Joe Manning -> @::Sips at his drink and cringes:: And I thought Troy's coffee was bad. ::Looks at Kaara:: Never try it, by the way.

Troy Parson -> Well, it's...it's not exactly what I had planned for myself, I guess.

Joe Manning -> ACTION: There are definitely signs of computer troubles

rosetto -> ::taps fevorously away::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::seems confused:: May I ask for what reason you are apologizing?

Joe Manning -> 111> Oh?

Joe Manning -> 011> ::Tilts head::

rosetto -> ::to self::hmmmmm

Kaara Soora -> @ ::looks at Joe:: I haven't had coffee in years. I will keep this in mind ::eyes move to newcomers::

STSF_Nickles -> <<Hello Cmdr>>

Joe Manning -> 10-1> ::Rolls eyes and looks elsewhere, not interested in much but Minos::

Cmdr JFarrington -> <Short change>

Pher -> It does not seem logical to discuss that at this time and place. I suspect you might deduce it however.

rosetto -> ::wonders if he should chance contacting Troy::

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::in the center of the cantina...in seat with legs kicked up on table looking ..asleep...but he unsheathes his sword and hugs it like a "security blanket"::

rosetto -> <<Hi Jmi!>>

Joe Manning -> @How did you and your new friend get along, Doc?

Mitar Precip -> (Hi Jami)!

Troy Parson -> ::sees 10-1:: I'm sure you have better things to do than listen to me complain about the state of my life.

Cmdr JFarrington -> <Hi, all>

Joe Manning -> 10-1> Hmm? ::Snaps his gaze back at Troy:: My apologies. I was interested in ... er ... ::Points to a machine behind him:: That device.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::is aware of the reason, but doesn't make it apparent:: I'm afraid I do not understand.

Kaara Soora -> @ I didn't get to speak with him long enough for me to find out. All I know is that he is no Vulcan.

Joe Manning -> @::Raises his eyebrows at Kaara:: Pher wouldn't have told you that. You figured it out just from talking with him?

rosetto -> ::sends brief message to Troy via science console in hopes that he sees it 'SUSPECT GUESTS'::

STSF_Nickles -> @:: takes another swing of his alcoholic drink::

Troy Parson -> ::turns around and walks to the other side of the room:: This? ::takes a wrench off of a shelf:: It's pretty simple.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::wonders if the robed fella's are getting a kick out of him in their bar looking so "dirty merc with a sword as his teddy-bear::

Joe Manning -> Bynars> ::Turn simultaneously to watch Troy::

Pher -> @ :: Smiles slightly :: I'm the QoB's security lead. When the time is appropriate to exchange notes, we might seek a private conversation. In the meantime I shall strive to avoid problems.

Troy Parson -> A basic tool, really. ::picks up the unmarked vial from before, uses the wrench to remove its cap, and then drinks it:: See?

Joe Manning -> @Robes> ::Continue their phantom conversation. Have seen enough not to consider a sword-carrying Nausicaan -too- outrageous::

rosetto -> ::attempts to stop language processing::

Joe Manning -> 111> Ah! You rendered the substance within inert.

Kaara Soora -> @ She did not, and while I wonder why she wouldn't, I will delve into that later. ::switches eyes to Joe:: I only had to speak with him for a minute to realise it. His mind was unfocused-- it did not seem that he realised I was a Vulcan.

Joe Manning -> 111 & 011> ::Begin to applaud, a very bland rythmic clapping, each to the same beat::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::remains blank, but isn't privately pleased with the implications:: Very well.

Joe Manning -> @His mind would have been unfocused. ::Deposits his 'drink' on the nearest table::

Joe Manning -> @Learn anything about him? Or ... infer anything about him?

Pher -> @ When the time comes. :: A slight curtsy, then she retreats back towards Joe. ::

Troy Parson -> ::puts down the vial, now empty of the slightly caffeinated but otherwise already inert substance that it had contained:: Useful things, wrenches.

rosetto -> ::taps again. has 'seemly' no control::

Kaara Soora -> @ Because of Pher, I am assuming.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Of course. ::briefly looks at black robes again::

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::cough..couugh snore.tilts his head towards ROBES..his ugly Nausicaan face on them..but eyes closed...he would add drool..but is not certain he wants to play that angle yet...or his DNA::

Joe Manning -> 111> Perhaps we might participate in an exchange. If you have such a device to spare?

Joe Manning -> 10-1> ::Sighs audibly::

Troy Parson -> Oh, I'm sure I could spare a wrench or two. What do you offer in exchange?

Kaara Soora -> @::sees Pher coming towards them:: Perhaps I will go and speak with him again.

Joe Manning -> 011> What interests you?

Joe Manning -> @Better if you leave this to Pher. ::Smiles:: She's our security expert.

STSF_Nickles -> @:: turns to see what Kaara is looking at:: Ohh Hi Doll face.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::figures Pher willl want to know what the hell he is doing..but somehow she strikes him as one who can tell when one is playing..."possum"::

rosetto -> ::sighs... wonders if Troy has looked at the console::

Pher -> @ Hello, Chris, Soora....

STSF_Nickles -> @:: Grinning starting to feel the effects of the drink::

Kaara Soora -> @ ::leaves face blank as Pher joins them, not commenting on Joe's statement::

STSF_Nickles -> @ Have a Seat You too Joe

Pher -> @ :: Does not consider a blank face from a vulcan unusual... ::

Joe Manning -> @::Checks his ODRI's chronometer:: I've got to head out in a few minutes, actually.

Pher -> @ :: Settles down ::

STSF_Nickles -> @:: scoots over so Pher can sit next to him::

Troy Parson -> ::is standing with his hand resting on the console's monitor:: Well, to be honest, I could really use a polytronic deprocessor...you know, one of those little red ones.

Pher -> @ :: Doesn't settle down too far, then. ::

Troy Parson -> There's just one thing, though...

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::checks the time and then rises:: Honorable guests. ::waits until he has their attention before continuing::

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::does another snore facial adjustment...Robes still there..and hugs his sword looking like a sleeping lazy Nausicaan::

Troy Parson -> I find it a little unnerving when my trading partners know so much more about me than I know about them. Puts off my predictive abilties, and such.

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::looks to Ethan::

Kaara Soora -> @ ::looks to Selek::

Joe Manning -> 111> Perhaps we could offer you information in exchange for one of your fine 'wrench'?

Joe Manning -> 10-1> ::Clears throat uncomfortably::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Pardon the intrusion, but we should depart for your meeting with Dr. Phantos.

Troy Parson -> That sounds fair enough...

Kaara Soora -> <<BRB>>

Joe Manning -> 011> What information interests you?

Pher -> @ :: Not quite sure where Byblos is going, but so far he hasn't been following the worst of his race's stereotypes. Give no external evidence of concern. ::

rosetto -> ::tap monitor as its gets fuzzy::

Troy Parson -> I've told you what I know about Minos, so I'm sure you can understand if you've piqued my curiousity as to what you know about him.

Joe Manning -> @::Looks over at Ethan:: If I'm not mistaken, it's almost time to go, Selek?

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::head tilted still facing Robes...snores some more for the audio listening devices....::

Pher -> @ :: Finishes her drink ::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Indeed. ::nods:: If you would follow me. ::unceremoniously exits::

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::stands and offers a hand to Kaara:: Shalll we? ::Grinning to her and Pher::

Pher -> @ (W to Chris) We've got to stop meeting like this.

Joe Manning -> @Robes> ::Glance at Byblos, openly in fact, but don't seem too interested just yet::

Pher -> @ Certainly.

Troy Parson -> ::shifts position, taking his hand off of the monitor screen, finally seeing rosetto's message::

STSF_Nickles -> @But I like it so much. ::offers her his other hand::

Joe Manning -> @::Nods to the others, looks at Nickles:: Why don't the rest of you stay here? Look around the Center if you want.

Troy Parson -> ::shifts his hand back over the monitor, giving no outward indication of having seen::

Joe Manning -> @I'll try to make the exchange with Phantos quick then come back with his terms.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::waits outside Creedo's::

Joe Manning -> Bynars> ::Watch Troy expectantly, having plenty of patience::

rosetto -> ::monitor finally clears::

STSF_Nickles -> @:: smiles:: Great Ill remain here with the Ladies.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::Stirs a bit adjusting his posture a bit emitting a quick "snort" to go with "snores"::

Kaara Soora -> @ ::looks at Chris's hand, looks up at Joe::

Joe Manning -> @::Heads outside with Ethan:: Lead on, my noble guide. I look forward to meeting your boss.

Troy Parson -> <<I did ask them something, if you scroll up a little :)>>

Pher -> @ :: Did she just finish her drink prematurely? Is she going to be forced to get another drink? Oh, the sacrifices the job calls for... ::

Joe Manning -> 111> You wish to know how we know of Minos?

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::pauses momentarily seeing that Joe is alone, and then accepts with a nod; leads Joe toward the other end of the visitor's center::

Joe Manning -> 011> We have been following the news vids from Tranquility.

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::sits back down and whispers:: How about a bit more Dol face?

Joe Manning -> 111> He is quite a notable figure, is he not?

STSF_Nickles -> *Doll face

Kaara Soora -> @ Should he really be going alone?

Troy Parson -> Oh, very much so. It's strange, though...

STSF_Nickles -> @Hes a big boy he can hanndle himself

Pher -> @ <w> Think we might drift off somewhere a bit more private?

Pher -> @ <w> You might need a bit more than I'm willing to put in public air.

Troy Parson -> Normally, I'd put down your interest in him to an aspect of your general curiousity, given his infamy...and yet, your third member seems not to share that curiousity, except in manners related to Minos.

rosetto -> ::is frustrated that he cannot isloate the issues with the computer::

Mitar Precip -> @::cuddles his sword trying to amuse the ROBES..as he "snores" some more::

Kaara Soora -> @ ::frowns and stands again, walking towards table Selek was sitting it::

Kaara Soora -> *at

Joe Manning -> @::Ethan:: You won't mind if the others stay behind? They can fend for themselves and don't need to be with us to discuss contract terms.

STSF_Nickles -> @::whispers:: Whoa ya....

Joe Manning -> 10-1> ::Flat expression:: It is a professional curiosity. Nothing more.

Pher -> @ :: Slight smooch ::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::briefly contemplates:: I have no objection, Captain.

STSF_Nickles -> @ Lets go,

Pher -> @ Lead on...

Joe Manning -> 111> Yes ... it is one of the many fields that we are interested in.

Ethan Neufeld -> <<brb>>

Troy Parson -> ::loooking at 10-1:: So, you're interested in Minos, but don't want me to know why you're interested in him. I find that fact interesting in itself.

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::stands and takes her by the hand and moves towards the doorway:: There was an open door we passed on the way in.

Joe Manning -> 10-1> I am fascinated by the ... social endeavors of the peoples of Bull's Head. It is an area of study.

Kaara Soora -> @ ::knows better to try and look things up on her PADD, but pulls it out anyway, pretending to read as she watches Chris and Pher leave::

Pher -> @ :: Bumps into Byblos as she walks by. Hopes he really isn't sleeping on the job... ::

STSF_Nickles -> @:: slightly intoxicated::

Joe Manning -> 111> Perhaps you would rather hear about our advances is positronic computing?

Joe Manning -> 10-1> ::Looks at 111 sharply::

rosetto -> ::regains interest in conversation in Science Lab::

Mitar Precip -> @::snort:: What? Where are those Guardian pigs....arght! Uh oh..hello Pher.

Joe Manning -> @Robes> ::Stand up and move to intercept Pher and Nickles at the door::

STSF_Nickles -> @ ::Leads pher out of the door of the cantina and towards the open door across the coridor::

Troy Parson -> ::makes himself appear satisfied:: Positronic computing? That'd be marvellous. Do you mind if I record this part of dialogue, for later use in device reconstruction?

Pher -> @ No pigs here... or. Stand easy.

Kaara Soora -> @ ::looks up sharply::

Pher -> @ :: Hopes they aren't pigs, entirely. ::

STSF_Nickles -> @:: bumps into the Robes:: Excuse us fellows.

Joe Manning -> 10-1> He does not need to hear about our experiments in positronic computing.

Joe Manning -> 011> Many of those -are- classified.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::looks to Pher and Chris:: Uh ...good bye you two...::not certain what to make of Chris and PHer:: But does not like Robes and turns his face to them..while sheathing his sword::

Troy Parson -> ::frowns:: Oh, well. ::starts to put the wrench away::

Joe Manning -> @Vulcan Robe> ::Nickles:: Sir. ::Pher:: Ma'am ... I'm going to have to check your ODRI device.

Pher -> @ :: Looks at the robes ::

Pher -> @ Certainly.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::hasnt moved but is aware of ROBES and Pher::

STSF_Nickles -> @ I dont have one to check ::smartalic like::

Kaara Soora -> @ ::watching carefully, eyes switching to Byblos as well::

Pher -> @ Audrey, go intert, please.

rosetto -> ::attempts to review sensor logs of Bynar movements::

Pher -> @ :: Holds up her left wrist ::

Ethan Neufeld -> <<back; sorry, phone>>

Joe Manning -> 111> Well ... perhaps you could show us more of the lab, then?

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::thinks:: Crap...ODRI...and these guys could crack one if Joe said they are "lab rats"

Joe Manning -> @Human Robe> ::Takes the ODRI and looks at it:: I am going to have to access its recent activity log.

Troy Parson -> ::sighs:: Very well. Allow me to very quickly update the status of one of my virtual experiments before we continue?

Joe Manning -> @Vulcan Robe> Are you aware of the colony's restriction against unauthorized scan attempts, ma'am?

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::leads Joe to an elevator and enters::

Joe Manning -> 111> As you wish. ::Quick nod::

STSF_Nickles -> @Oh come on Guys, We were just leaving

Pher -> @ We might wish to go somewhere a bit private. It might reveal something about one of your own.

Troy Parson -> ::turns to the computer, rapidly typing a text message to Rosetto: "GENERATE FIELD BLOCK TRANSPORT", before pressing a few more buttons and looking up::

Joe Manning -> @::Steps into the elevator:: So, will you be joining us on the expedition, Selek?

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::rolls off the chair and makes a crashing noise:: OH MY BACK THAT (NAUSCICAAN SWEAR HURT!!!)

rosetto -> ::sees troys message and responds::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Indeed. As Security Advisor to Dr. Phantos, it is imperative that I accompany the expedition. ::selects a floor::

Joe Manning -> @Vulcan Robe> ::Regards Pher carefully:: Explain.

STSF_Nickles -> @ We werent scanniGuys>??

Kaara Soora -> @ ::puts away PADD and comes to Byblos, kneeling beside him:: Are you alright?

rosetto -> ::by activating a force field that blocks transport::

Pher -> @ I will be quite willing to explain... somewhere a bit more private?

STSF_Nickles -> *Scanning Let us go Guys

Troy Parson -> ::turns back to the Bynars:: I'm especially proud of this...

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>Fine Doc just did something STUPID (said loudly)

Joe Manning -> @Human Robe> I'm sure one of the tables would suffice? ::Motions to the corner table::

STSF_Nickles -> @::tugs on Pher:: Lets go Doll.

Pher -> @ :: winces :: I've heard they are all bugged.

Joe Manning -> << About the only thing I can imagine being capable of that is the deflector shield ... so I'm going to run with that >>

Pher -> @ Chris? Patience please. I'm doing security doll type stuff.

rosetto -> <<that's what I was thinking of too....lol>>

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::extends to his full height over Kaara:: Thanks...Im okay. Maybe just getting old.

Kaara Soora -> @ Byblos, lower your voice, I am right here.

Joe Manning -> @Human Robe> ::Looks at the tables:: They likely are ...

Troy Parson -> It's a standardly-displacing linear physical support unit...::reaching for a normal-looking metal bar::

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos> WHY CANT THIS HI TECH PLACE HAVE DECENT CHAIRS!

Kaara Soora -> @ ::looks up at him:: Perhaps we could spar one of these days. That would be a welcome challenge.

Joe Manning -> @Vulcan Robe> I would point out to you that if you are here investigating personnel on this colony, that is a matter left to our department.

Pher -> @ (W) I'm really not trying to be difficult. It's not my secret I'm trying to protect.

Joe Manning -> @Human Robe> We'll discuss it outside. C'mon. ::Motions to Pher to step out of the cantina::

STSF_Nickles -> @dang it Fellows, ::acting more intoxicated than he really is:: ::Pulls on Pher:: YOur mine Lets go!!

Pher -> @ Thank you.

Kaara Soora -> @ ::steps away from him, glancing at Chris and the Orion again::

Pher -> @ :: moves with the black robes ::

Joe Manning -> Bynars> ::Move over to Troy to look more closely at the bar::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::to Joe; appearing merely curious:: Are you aware that your Orion companion has likely broken colony policies on the use of scanning devices?

Kaara Soora -> @ ::wonders if she needs to step in to avoid incarceration of Chris or Pher::

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::watching Pher more than Kaara..:: Sorry Doc..just Venting...

Joe Manning -> @::Blinks over at Ethan:: ... is -that- what those curious gentlemen in black were interested in?

rosetto -> ::looks again at the list of error in the computer log::

Pher -> @ Audrey, please display a log of activity since beam down. :: Shows screen display to the robes ::

STSF_Nickles -> @:: moves with Pher and company::

Joe Manning -> ACTION: Qob is hailed by the colony. The administrators want to know why the shields have been raised.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::notes if Pher needs to make a move she would of done it...she must be using that Orion sex trick or something on them::

Kaara Soora -> @ ::follows his eyes:: I know. <w> looks like they're leaving. When they do, we should do some looking around of our own::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Indeed. As members of Xorax's Security Forces, they are charged with investigating such incidences.

rosetto -> ::hears hail and waits for Troy to respond::

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::to Kaara:: They are going to confiscate her ODRI..if that happens...stand back.

Joe Manning -> @Poor Pher. ::Shakes head:: I got the policy packet, but I neglected to relay that to her. What's those Security Forces' usual procedure?

Troy Parson -> ::is busy talking to the Bynars:: Quite a versatile piece of equipment, don't you think?

Joe Manning -> 111> What, precisely, does it do?

Kaara Soora -> @ I will not hesitate to step in if necessary

Joe Manning -> << If you're the one controlling shields, I'm assuming you're the one that can answer hails, Sal >>

Joe Manning -> << Troy's in the science lab >>

Troy Parson -> All manner of things! For instance, let me input some test parameters for a demonstration...

Joe Manning -> @Vulcan Robe> ::Looks over the data on the ODRI:: You performed a scan of one of your companions.

rosetto -> <<Yes, I understand... Didn't want to give away that I was onboard>>

STSF_Nickles -> @:: steps between them and Pher:: Come on guys, I dont normally get her alone...

Ethan Neufeld -> @ If they can prove that she did indeed use her scanning device on colony assets, they will likely confiscate and destroy it.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::to Kaara:: Listen Doctor. (w)Pher will kick some butt if they take her ODRI..and I have a bad feeling there is a lot more on that device than she wants to give up. I'd rather not loose a doc in a bar brawl.

Joe Manning -> @Even if she explains that her reasons were one of caution for her charges' safety? Is there any kind of due process involved?

Troy Parson -> ::turns to the computer, noticing that the ship registered an incoming hail, and sends off another text to Rosetto: SAY COMP ERROR::

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::looks to Kaara:: Uh...please..(sounds ridiculous coming from the Nausicaan)

rosetto -> ::decides to risk responding to hail::+ADM+This is QoB. We're experiencing system flunctuations... Working to isolate issues...

Troy Parson -> ::inputs a few more keystrokes to generate a small, orange forcefield in the middle of the room::

Kaara Soora -> @ <w> Are you questioning my skills, Byblos?

Pher -> :: Points at the 'vulcan' :: (W) A human with that person's face is wanted on Tranquility for unspecified crimes. I confirmed he is not a vulcan. Tranquility law being what it is, and as the poster was not issued by the Guardians, I am not sure what

Troy Parson -> ::turns to the Bynars:: Here we have a standard force field, useful for all manner of physical manipulation. For instance...

Pher -> action might be appropriate.

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::Kaara:: We haven't really gotten to know eachother.

Troy Parson -> ::takes his plastic toy dog off of a shelf:: It can support this miniature artificial canine! ::places the dog on top of the force field::

Kaara Soora -> @ I have a minor from the Vulcan Academy in hand to hand and weapon combat. For your record.

Ethan Neufeld -> @ Perhaps, if such a reason can indeed be justified, they might show leniency. However, the corporations do not practice such due processes when their information has been compromised.

Troy Parson -> But suppose, now, your energy reserves are running low, and you can no longer maintain the force field...what then?

Troy Parson -> That's where this comes in...

Joe Manning -> @Vulcan Robe> Is he not one of your companions?

Troy Parson -> ::takes the metal bar, slipping it through the forcefield and under the plastic dog, so that the plastic dog is being supported by the metal bar, then deactivates the forcefield::

Troy Parson -> See? Structural support without energy consumption!

Mitar Precip -> @Byblos>::returns to his seat and watches the Robes and Pher.....ready:: Ah..never underestimate Vulcan strength my father taught me.

Pher -> He is an employee of an organization on this planet. He is a security advison, and not a member of our crew.

Pher -> (advisor)

Joe Manning -> @I seriously doubt that was Pher's intent.

Pher -> We are seeking employment by his group for an archeological expedition.

Joe Manning -> @She likes to have a good measure of control over my crew's safety. Wouldn't be doing her job if she didn't.

Mitar Precip -> @::to Kaara as he watches Pher:: We need to spar then.

STSF_Nickles -> @:: sighs standing next to Pher::

Ethan Neufeld -> @ ::nods:: If it is as you say, she, then, might be allowed to retain her scanning device.

Pher -> I'd rather not raise a ruckus that would put that at risk, but...

Kaara Soora -> @ ::looks at Byblos as he sits down in the chair. The chair seemed hilariously too small. She resists a smile, goes and sits across from him:: Aye.

Joe Manning -> PAUSE SIM