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“It appears to be contracted mostly through inhilation, however we decided on the suits because Cmdr. Walker vomited and we found traces of the spores in it. So it’s possible that the spores settle on surfaces, such as food or drink, and it is contracted that way as well. Rebreathers are essential, and the suit if it makes you more comfortable. Those who stay here to work on the fungis and a cure will stay suited up, since we are coming into deliberate direct contact with hit. We need to find, Mirro Neaxo - Female Betezoid Science Officer, Goslom Neazo - Her husband and Engineering officer, Zaran Werawas - male Bolian Security officer, Gilezila Werawas - His wife, and Telusaa - a female Orion merchant and get them here.” As she listed off the potential patient zero’s something clicked and she turned to Ever and the other psychology experts, “Orion Female. They can influence people around them with their pheromones. Could that be the source of our mass hallucination?”

Lt. Bonner, AMO

Dira was iffy on that and her expression said so. “It’s a stretch between inducing a feeling in someone and generating visuals in other beings. While some species are projective telepaths, Orions are not known to be psi-positive, and the way their pheromones affect different species varies. I don’t want to rule it out unless we can do so with more evidence, but I’m doubtful.”

Hands on hips, Myqian let her mind work through the problem. “I’m fine with the rebreather at the moment. I’m worried that a full suit might induce those feeling more paranoia into aggressive action. While getting our potential Patient Zeros here is ideal, I think moving people about the station is more problematic. Let’s split up and do wellness checks, run scans and see if any of these people are affected. As Doctor Grayson pointed out, we need more information and the more we can gather safely, the better. We have an anti-fungal ready, yes?”

Commander Myqian, XO

The anti-fungal that had served Oscar all those years ago worked perfectly. Or at least perfectly enough that the sample spores in the petri dish were fended off. It would make a good antifungal if it could be aerosolized and sent through the air ducts.

GM Wombat

Tija listened attentively to the discussion between the other officers. The female Orion merchant was a possibility, but if one of these people was patient zero and there was more to it than it just being a hallucinogenic fungal infection, she’d consider the Betazoid more likely to be the source of the mass hallucination. Turning towards Myqian, she asked, “Shall Dr Grayson and I head towards the science lab and check on everyone there, or would you prefer us to help locate and check on all the people who might be patient zero?”

~Lt. Tija, Doctor (med leave)

Dira thought quickly and nodded. “Got to the labs and make sure everyone is safe there. We have doses, so if it’s safe to, you can try to administer some to those present. Let Dr. Grayson guide the interaction as needed though.” She was worried about the injuries that could be sustained in a lab and it was best to get those affected there treated immediately and out of harms way.

It was a bit difficult for Mariah to grab a med kit in the bulky suit, but she was spurred on by her new orders. At least at the science lab, they could help get to the bottom of perhaps another mystery and attend to those in immediate need of medical attention. She admired the discussion about how to ultimately eliminate the infection but she felt she could contribute more in this moment by directly attending to those in need. Of course, that required a specific direction, which she now had. She nodded in acknowledgment to Tija. Just as she was about to head out the door with her fellow doctor, the computer announced its results. Could an elementary school homework assignment truly explain the mass delusion? Noting that the parents of children involved in the project were Betazoid. “There just might be a psychological aspect to the transmission of this infection after all,” Grayson commented, not so badly as to interrupt the discussion going on, but more as acknowledgment to herself that there might be something to Ever’s initial speculation.

~Dr. Mariah Grayson, Psychiatrist

Alexis looked around. “We need to examine the possible zero patients.” She looked at Dr. Zeanar, “We have two Betazoids. Could this fungus be affecting the psilosynine in their paracortex and causing their telepathy to be influencing others? I know Orion females influence through their pheromones but could she be a possibility as well? Or could one of the Bolian’s be having the hallucination and a telepath is picking up on it and projecting it?” She turned back to the rest of the crew in sickbay, “Either way we need them examined.” She looked at the XO who had made the offer to help. “I agree with the XO, rebreathers are necessary, but full suits would probably scare those affected by this. I’ll work with Jennyfer and see if we can get something that we can administer through the air ducts quickly or start making rounds with hyposprays.” She looked at Oscar, “What would you suggest for getting the fungus out of the duct system? If we can get the anti-fungal to everyone it won’t do much good if we keep breathing in spores released by the thing.”
Lt. Bonner, AMO

Oscar said, “Honestly, I’d suggest force fields and phasers set to disintegrate, but that’s just for the main mass. As for clearing out the entire duct system, I’d be inclined to think that we could probably just reconfigure the bio-filters, turn the fans to their highest setting, and engage a mass blowout. The temperatures might get uncomfortable, since we would probably need to deactivate life support briefly to make sure it works, but it’s my best guess.”

“That’s definitely a consideration,” Dira said, shifting her gaze to Bob as well. The two engineers could hash it out quickly she guessed.

Jenyfer filled five aresols with the antifungal and handed them to the XO while they spoke. “Here, this should work on localized and small areas. I’m working to produce a bit enough batch to send thru the ventilation system. Purge the ship on a large scale. But it’s gonna take a bit. Maybe 20 to 30 min to have enough to actually send thru the systems. We can start with the known high areas in about 15 minutes though.” She would have to get engineering to help with the localization of the initial sprays till they had enough to flood the ship with. She hoped that wasn’t going to be an issue.

Jenyfer
Virologist

Myqian took some of the doses. “Can you give me an extra dose? If I have the opportunity, I want to see if I can help our dear Captain who is also affected. I think she’d appreciate being higher on the list of those treated,” she said knowingly. Poor Willow. The woman certainly had bene having a time of it lately.

After listening to all the questions and theories, Ever realised she had probably been half right with the problem. Jenyfer had solved the physical cause, but the psychological connection seemed to be the key in finding patient zero. “For now, I think we can rule out the Orion. It’s the Betazoid. Always the damn Betazoids. Perhaps he or she was reading the book mentioned earlier and somehow projected the story out to the crew? I am not really sure how that is possible though. Betazoids are more of a receptor than a transmitter, except to others similar to us. Unless the fungus had some effect on that as well. I suggest we ask the computer and then proceed to where our patient zero is at. She will likely be much more affected than the other crew as she has had a full dose.”

=/\ =Computer, can you identify if either of the Betazoids have been reading ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and what there current location is please =/\=

Zeanar, CoP

The Grouch gave a furtive look at the Infirmary door, then turned back. “By the way, the male Betazoid is waiting in the hallway - at least if your Betazoid lieutenant is a fat man with a huge mustache that actually makes his claim to be the Walrus believable. The airlock by the King Grouch II… er, the Ogawa… has some starbase crew members who were also affected.”

Mariah could appreciate the need to identify patient zero and the means for a potential psychological transmission enhancing the infection. The big picture was important, but the caretaker in her was naturally drawn to attending to the individuals she saw in front of her with immediate needs. Interviewing Walker may indeed prove helpful, but for now, she would do him more good if she worked with the rest of the team. Besides, Walker may not have been lucid, but he wasn’t in immediate danger. She waited for the computer search to give them a sense of direction.

~Dr. Mariah Grayson, Psychiatrist

Dira certainly hoped they hadn’t moved far from their quarters but anything was possible at this point.

Commander Myqian, XO

Oscar Cascarrabias
Engineering

The computer spun for a moment and reported: “The station elementary school syllabus indicates that the novel Alice in Wonderland was assigned to Grade 5 as required reading one month ago. There are presently 35 students enrolled in that course.” A list of the students popped up on the screen that included Nunni Neazo, the daughter of Mirro and Goslom Neazo, two of the patents seen in the corridors around the spot in the station where the biomass was most heavily concentrated.

After another pause the computer chirped back, “Mirro and Goslom Neazo are in their quarters.” On the panel then was displayed the phyiscal location of the Betazoids.

GM Wombat

Alexis looked at Jennyfer, “Let me have one of those. I think I can get close enough to the captain to administer the anti fungal. It has to be breathed in and I think I can get her to let me spray it without setting off all her ‘cards’ on me.” She looks at the XO, “When I passed by the promenade earlier, she assumed I was a huntress. She allowed me to leave without detaining me like everyone else. She’s expecting me to return.” Now Alexis just had to come up with another epic ballad to sing for the CO. She was confident that Jennyfer and the rest of the medical crew, along with the engineer’s help could get the ducts cleaned and the antidote spreading through the rest of the ship. The others could go find the zero patient. She removed her suit except the rebreather waiting to see what the XO decided on.
Lt. Bonner, AMO