USS Republic - April 8 2013

[Capt Rian Kwai 0]

Capt Rian Kwai -> Mission Briefing: Trapped together in a specialized vehicle in what seems to be the middle of the Icelea Grotto, one of Risa’s little known unusual geological wonders, the crew claims to have heard some sort of knocking on the vehicle’s hull. While Under-Secretary Gravois explained that this is due to the atmospheric conditions, LtCmdr Robinson will be working with the vehicles sensors to verify that there is indeed no lifesigns outside the vehicle in need of immediate rescue. Meanwhile, left to their own devices, what will the crew of the Republic do while they wait for the vehicle to begin moving forward. Parcheesi anyone?

 

Capt Rian Kwai -> ~~~Begin Sim~~~

Capt Rian Kwai -> ~~~Begin Sim~~~

Jameson Bardolph -> ::still in his seat and getting just the slightest bit on edge::

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Playing Angry Birds on her iPADD::

Heather Jamieson -> :: Helping Commander Robinson with the outside noise ::

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::went up in the cockpit to supervise::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Gravois>::motions to a control panel:: Sensor controls are there. But I sincerely doubt you'll find anything.

August Jax Robinson -> ::Bored and alone in the backseat::

Christina_Nickles -> :: sitting on the edge if her seat looking around for anything that may be causing the trouble::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::leaned forward slightly, trying to get an ear or eye on what's happening in the cockpit::

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::reaches over to the panel and runs a scan::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Gravois>::exchanging glances with Engineer Jones who is completely ignoring the stranger in the cockpit::

Dr Tisa Sen -> :: wonders if anyone from the staff of the ship is going to clean up the mess that their pilot created with the sudden stop::

Christina_Nickles -> :: absently scratches at her discolored spots::

STSF_BluRox -> ::waiting for Bardolph to update her what Will has found out::

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::scans the entire outside of the ship, looking for people or bats or cave spiders::

August Jax Robinson -> {{Or toast}}

STSF_BluRox -> (toast!)

Heather Jamieson -> :: Goes to the back. On her way she lightly slaps Christina's hand :: Careful there. :: smiles ::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Gravois>::glancing at Robinson's screen:: See, I told you. Nothing is out there.

Dr Tisa Sen -> ::notes a different list to the ship::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::edges out of his seat and up to the door of the cockpit:: ((is said door open?))

Christina_Nickles -> ::looks up to Heather:: What??! ::looks down realizing what she is doing:: oh

Ayumu Kasuga -> AH

Heather Jamieson -> :: Continues on toward the back and listens for anything ::

Ayumu Kasuga -> Did it come off?

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::to Nickels::

Capt Rian Kwai -> ((The door would be cracked, yes))

STSF_BluRox -> ::listening, hasn't heard any more knocking for a bit::

LtCmdrRobinson -> You are correct, I don’t see anything either. Why did we stop all of the sudden then? Trouble with the vehicle?

Dr Tisa Sen -> ::looks out the window then goes to the cockpit and knocks on the door::

Christina_Nickles -> ::looks to Ayumu and replies sadly:: no

Ayumu Kasuga -> Aww.

Tory Knight -> ::still seated, scrolling through her science journal on her PADD, glances up as Bardolph gets up::

Dr Tisa Sen -> ::Sees Bardolph there too::

Dr Tisa Sen -> Anyone around??

STSF_BluRox -> Hears Will? This wasn't another of their planned stops then?

August Jax Robinson -> :::Looks out the window::

Tory Knight -> ::is keeping her cool, as she knows very little about the environment they're in and could likely contribute very little to a solution...maybe. possibly.::

August Jax Robinson -> ::Talks up:: Will... Hurry up!

Capt Rian Kwai -> Gravois>Not sure. Engineer Jones is doing a diagnostic now. It happens from time to time.

Jameson Bardolph -> ::shrugs in a puzzled sort of way and leans against the bulkhead next to the door::

Heather Jamieson -> :: Stands about mid back of the ship ::

Christina_Nickles -> (( AFK BRB)))

Capt Rian Kwai -> Smith>::snoozing in the galley::

STSF_BluRox -> Perhaps we should get back underway then?

Jameson Bardolph -> ::hearing no response to Tisa's knock, reaches up and gives the cockpit door a sharp rap with his knuckles::

Dr Tisa Sen -> Why aren't they answering?? Where is the other one…Smith

STSF_BluRox -> Well, no reason for us all to just stand here....::turns and walks towards the back::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Gravois>Would you please go tell your fellow passengers to relax and enjoy the view. We'll get going again soon.

Heather Jamieson -> :: Sees August in her seat :: Are you alright August?

Capt Rian Kwai -> Engineer Jones> ::cuts a glance to Gravois, shakes his head, but continues on with what he's doing::

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::returns to her game::

STSF_BluRox -> Perhaps it's time we just returned to our ship?

Christina_Nickles -> :: starting to get a bit nervous.. now wishing she would have stayed on board the ship::

LtCmdrRobinson -> Oh I also happen to be quite an engineer, do you need any assistance? ::taps at the control panel again to look at the diagnostic::

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::wonders how Will and them are doing::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Gravois>Ah no. We can take it from here.

 

Capt Rian Kwai -> ACTION> ANOTHER KNOCK IS HEARD IN THE BACK HULL SECTION.

 

Ayumu Kasuga -> More gremlins?

Heather Jamieson -> :: Goes to where the knocking came from ::

Christina_Nickles -> :: turns quickly hearing the knock :: There’s that noise again

Ayumu Kasuga -> Oh man.. what was that old Earth movie called where that guy saw gremlins on the wing of a plane?

Dr Tisa Sen -> Could it be from the heat outside warring against the cooler air in side...kind of like the old roofs used to do in winter when it was really cold?? Gremlins

STSF_BluRox -> Mr Bardolph, I think we've had just enough of this. Please inform Mr Gravois we've decided that we'd like to return to our ship and if they would please take us back now.

Ayumu Kasuga -> Was it?

Dr Tisa Sen -> yup

Jameson Bardolph -> Blu> Aye, ma'am. ::rather glad of the order::

Ayumu Kasuga -> And I don't mean the AMC variety either

August Jax Robinson -> ::Glances back::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::raps on the cockpit door again, sharper this time::

STSF_BluRox -> If not, see if the Republic is able to just beam us out of here. If it needs too much power, perhaps just getting a few of us out of there would be fine..

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::shrugs, her knowledge of 20th century movies was quite limited::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Gravois>Oh good lord. ::glaring at the door:: Come in.

Tory Knight -> ::arching a brow as Bardolph raps against the door again::

Heather Jamieson -> :: Now closer to August after listening to the sound :: Are you okay Jax?

Jameson Bardolph -> ::pokes head into the cockpit:: Mr. Gravois, compliments from the Admiral and we'd like to be returned to our ship now, if possible. ::has his polite face on::

Christina_Nickles -> You see anything back there Heather?

Capt Rian Kwai -> Gravois>I certainly understand that. :;glancing at Jones:: We'll be on our way momentarily.

August Jax Robinson -> yup, Will can kill what ever that is

Jameson Bardolph -> Thank you, sir. ::withdraws head::

Jameson Bardolph -> Blu> We'll be on our way "momentarily." I can touch base with Republic anyway if you would like.

Capt Rian Kwai -> Jones>::glaring at Gravois, mutters:: You going to get out and push then?

Heather Jamieson -> :: Turns to Christina :: No, I don't. :: back to Jax :: Okay.

Ayumu Kasuga -> Nice

STSF_BluRox -> ((smacks Bardolph ::you're not Blu, don't use my tag bro!)

Tory Knight -> ::watching the exchange, furrowing her brow::

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::pops back out in the cabin:: Nothing on scanners. And I don’t think we are moving anytime soon. Something's up.

August Jax Robinson -> ::Pulls Out her Tric and Opens it;::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Gravois>::hissing at Jones because this is *not* going as planned:: Then call for a replacement vehicle.

Jameson Bardolph -> *to Blu>

August Jax Robinson -> ::Glances up hearing the Hiss::

Heather Jamieson -> :: Leaves Jax and heads to Christina and Ayumu ::

Ayumu Kasuga -> How's it going over there?

August Jax Robinson -> ::Taps and scans around them::

Christina_Nickles -> ::to Heather and Ayumu:: Im not liking this. Something is not right.

Heather Jamieson -> :: Sits next to them :: No, they can't get this going and we aren't moving soon.

Jameson Bardolph -> ::looks to Will, then back to Blu, expression furrowing in a frown:: I'll put in a call to the ship.

Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm. Yea, not getting a good vibe here. If we paid for this tour, I'd ask for my money back.

Christina_Nickles -> That’s just it they ::air quotes:: Invited us. I was leery about it to begin with.. it just seems to be going down hill

Jameson Bardolph -> ::steps to the side of the shuttle, taps badge:: +Republic+ Bardolph to Republic.

Heather Jamieson -> I doubt any safety protocols are in use, or very few.

Christina_Nickles -> Agreed.

 

Capt Rian Kwai -> ACTION>No response to Bardolph's hail.

 

Ayumu Kasuga -> Hmm. Ill agree to that

Christina_Nickles -> ::listens for the return call from the :

STSF_BluRox -> ::wonders what is taking so long::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::frowns and taps badge again, repeating hail::

Dr Tisa Sen -> ;;;sits down in shock that there was no answer::

STSF_BluRox -> ::mumbling to self at letting Kwai dump this on her while she stayed on the ship::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::then looks towards Blu and the others:: Not getting a response. We may be too deep.

 

Capt Rian Kwai -> ACTION>There's a series of knockings that travels from the rear of the vehicle to the front of the vehicle down the starboard side.

 

STSF_BluRox -> Figures........

STSF_BluRox -> Thank you Mr Bardolph

Dr Tisa Sen -> ::wonders if her tricorder will work::

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::knocks on the side... shave and a haircut....::

August Jax Robinson -> ::gives Will The LooK::

STSF_BluRox -> ::thinking of putting on a headset to listen to some music and take a nap::

Christina_Nickles -> :: stands up putting her hand on her phaser:: OK that’s not just the heat meeting the cool of the inside. Something is out there

LtCmdrRobinson -> Ok, that’s not air compression or whatever.

Dr Tisa Sen -> ::Gets up and goes to the lounge, wondering where the coffee is::

Ayumu Kasuga -> Two bits? ::shrugs::

LtCmdrRobinson -> August, perhaps you could assist in getting the vehicle moving again? With your vast engineering experience.

August Jax Robinson -> ::gets up and moves to the front:: I will try my best

Dr Tisa Sen -> ::looks in the lounge:: Smith??

 

Capt Rian Kwai -> ACTION>There is a swift and LOUD knock on the window port near Nickle's position.

 

Jameson Bardolph -> ::frowns, eyes tracking the noises around the hull as he moves back to his seat::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Smith>::snoozing away::

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Startled by the knock:: AHH! Oh my heart.

STSF_BluRox -> ::thinking to self:: Entertainment planet. Ride set up by Kwai....must be practical joke, like one of those haunted hayride things that Ann had told her about once before.

Heather Jamieson -> :: Jumps :: Ahh!

Heather Jamieson -> (lol, oh my heart)

Dr Tisa Sen -> ::pushes him and shakes:: SMITH

Christina_Nickles -> Mr Robinson I believe you and I both agree that its not the temp changes. ::turns towards the knock on the window:: I KNOW That’s not temperature related. ::moves to the window::

Tory Knight -> ::standing, moving toward Nickles, eyes on her hand on the phaser::

STSF_BluRox -> ::decides to let crew play along with it, starts looking for a magazine to thumb through while listening to the soothing music

Capt Rian Kwai -> Smith>::coming out of his stupor, what huh?::

Dr Tisa Sen -> hello??

Tory Knight -> ::warily eyeing her crewmate, a bit concerned that she would go for the phaser first and ask questions later::

Dr Tisa Sen -> What are you doing??

August Jax Robinson -> ::enters the front cabin, takes a seat::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Smith>Taking a break ::rubbing his eyes:: Did you need anything, mate?

Capt Rian Kwai -> Jones>::eyes Jax:: And who might you be?

August Jax Robinson -> ::Pokes console, looking over the systems::

Ayumu Kasuga -> I'll have some Ovaltine! ::yells out to Smith and Sen::

August Jax Robinson -> I am the Engineer

Christina_Nickles -> ::turns back to Will::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::watching warily as Nickles investigates::

Dr Tisa Sen -> The ship is stopped and everyone is starting to get spooked. you might want to get out there

Christina_Nickles -> I still do not see anything and I do not believe in ghosts

Tory Knight -> ::noting that she's being ignored, settles back into her seat, still keeping an eye on her fellow crew::

Ayumu Kasuga -> What about Gremlins? ::To Nickels::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Jones> So am I. But what gives you the right to start poking around in my stuff.

Christina_Nickles -> Dont believe in them either

Ayumu Kasuga -> Pacers?

August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks at Jones::: who are you? If you can't fix it I might be able to

Capt Rian Kwai -> Smith> Why? Do they want me to tell them ghost stories? ::raises a brow:: I thought you all were adults. This isn't summer camp.

Jameson Bardolph -> ::gives Tory a sideways look:: Ideas?

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::overhears Smith:: Now that he mentions it, I could go for some s'mores right about now.

STSF_BluRox -> ::Decides this is getting a bit tedious:: Stands and walks up towards the cockpit::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Engineer Jones> Pilot and, well, maintenance manager of this vehicle. And I doubt you can fix it, friend. The engine has overheated. Unless we get a supply of coolant, we're stuck. Another vehicle is on it's way. Should be here in a half hour or so.

Heather Jamieson -> :: Decides to sit and see what happens ::

Tory Knight -> Your guess is as good as mine. It could be a local phenomenon. It could all be a mass delusion.

Christina_Nickles -> I just want to get back to the ship

STSF_BluRox -> Somone get me whoever is in charge. Now....

Dr Tisa Sen -> ::Glares at him:: get so me food and coffee together and make it quick, or better yet, get us moving

Tory Knight -> And with this crew, you can't rule that out. ::smirks::

August Jax Robinson -> ::Sighs:: alright then

Dr Tisa Sen -> ((so me = some)

August Jax Robinson -> ::Looks at the console readings anyway::

 

Capt Rian Kwai -> ACTION>Another knock is heard. An insistent knocking on the vehicle door as if someone wants to be let in.

 

Jameson Bardolph -> ::that gets a laugh out of him, as much in tension release as anything else:: You have a point.

Heather Jamieson -> :: Consoles Christina :: We'll get out of here soon enough.

Ayumu Kasuga -> Hope so.. all this knocking is starting to get creepy.

Christina_Nickles -> OK Now its coming from the door.. Its PAST Creepy

STSF_BluRox -> Where is Ambassador Gravy? Gravoius? Gravious? Tell him I want a work with him immediately

STSF_BluRox -> (word, not work)

Jameson Bardolph -> Can we just open the schuttin' door? ::looking up impatiently::

LtCmdrRobinson -> I really want to open the door and see what’s out there.

Christina_Nickles -> If I’m not mistaken opening that door would result in a lot of trouble for us all

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Sings::Somebody's knocking at the door, somebody's knocking at the door, oh Sinner why don't you answer? Somebody's knocking at the door

August Jax Robinson -> ::Exits the front cabin and heads back to her seat, glance at Will:: Pilot got snippy

Capt Rian Kwai -> Smith>Yes ma'am. ::starts to putter around the galley::

STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Will::: If we don't get an answer in 10 seconds, then I say you go ahead and check it out Will

Christina_Nickles -> :: to Will:: Ill come with you if you wish sir.

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::phaser out:: Nickles, Bardolph. ::motions to the door::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::hearing Blu, smirks faintly:: Gravois won't be thrilled about that. ::expression clearly showing he doesn't much care::

Dr Tisa Sen -> ::Shakes her head and heads back to the main part of the ship and sits down by Blu:: Got him bringing some food and drinks out

Christina_Nickles -> :: unholsters her phaser and moves as directed::

Dr Tisa Sen -> Seems we are stuck here a while

Jameson Bardolph -> ::stands and moves towards the rear hatch, pulling phaser from his holster:: Aye, sir. Should we maybe get everyone else into the front compartment, save 'em a blast-furnace minute?

August Jax Robinson -> ::Sighs::

STSF_BluRox -> I don't particularly care at the moment. He couldn't take the time to walk out 2 feet past the door and come answer my question, then that's on him then

Christina_Nickles -> ::nods:: that may be a good idea.

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::nods::

Christina_Nickles -> : waits for Will to give the order::

Heather Jamieson -> :: sits with Ayumu ::

Ayumu Kasuga -> Hm. At least I got lots of pictures of the rock formations.

STSF_BluRox -> Everyone else back away from the rear hatch

LtCmdrRobinson -> Everyone else back away from the door. Its about to get hot in here.

Heather Jamieson -> :: Goes toward the front ::

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Looks at Will, moves farther front::

August Jax Robinson -> ::Ducks:::

LtCmdrRobinson -> Bardolph, if anything tries to eat me, you better come kill it before it does, understood?

Jameson Bardolph -> Aye, sir, if you'll do the same for me. ::cheerfully, but very tense underneath::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::raises phaser into ready position::

Capt Rian Kwai -> Smith>::backing away from the door:: I wouldn't do that if I were you.

Christina_Nickles -> I have your backs guys

Dr Tisa Sen -> ::Thinking this doesn't sound like a good plan::

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::turns:: Why not?

Christina_Nickles -> :: raises her weapon and moves to the exit::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::glances back at Smith::

STSF_BluRox -> Which we'll all enjoy looking at later Ayumu

Capt Rian Kwai -> Smith>Opening that door you'll raise the temperature of the cabin. It could over heat the system and then were will we be? The replacement shuttle is still a half hour or so away.

STSF_BluRox -> ::turns to Ayumu. Can you scroll through your pictures and see if you see anything out of the ordinary ?

Tory Knight -> ::observing, not sure this is such a good idea::

 

Ayumu Kasuga -> Yes of course, sir. ::accesses her camera's menu and starts scrolling through the pictures from the start::

Heather Jamieson -> :: Looks at the photos with Kasuga ::

Jameson Bardolph -> ::looks from Smith to Will and back, waiting for orders::

LtCmdrRobinson -> ::shrugs:: We'll make it quick.

Capt Rian Kwai -> ~~~Pause Sim~~~

Capt Rian Kwai -> ~~~Pause Sim~~~

 

Christina_Nickles -> ::paused:

Jameson Bardolph -> ::pawsors::

Ayumu Kasuga -> ::Paused::

Capt Rian Kwai -> And the suspense continues. Good job guys. What was in those cookies by the way? Any questions?

Christina_Nickles -> none here

Capt Rian Kwai -> Blu, you have anything?

STSF_BluRox -> I was trying to determine just where the key to the liquor cabinet was

STSF_BluRox -> otherwise...I got nothing for you tonight

August Jax Robinson -> under Will's wig

Capt Rian Kwai -> Okay crew, dismissed

STSF_BluRox -> See you all next week

Dr Tisa Sen -> good night everyone

LtCmdrRobinson -> I do NOT wear a wig, lady.

Ayumu Kasuga -> Goodnight Folks!

August Jax Robinson -> ::Giggles::

Tory Knight -> Night, folks!

STSF_BluRox -> It's called a toupee

August Jax Robinson -> Nite My Dear

LtCmdrRobinson -> if I go bald, you're just gonna have to look at my bald spot

August Jax Robinson -> Nite everyone

LtCmdrRobinson -> night kids

August Jax Robinson -> NO

Jameson Bardolph -> night all :)