Posted by Captain Aaron Michaels (Commanding Officer) in Tick Tock USS Connie

Posted by Gamemaster Gremlins Mouse (GamesMaster) in Tick Tock USS Connie

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Emily Bradford (Chief Engineer) in Tick Tock USS Connie
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James smiled slightly “I think you’re mistaken, I’m fairly certain that this is the bidden area, where travelers can sneak in peace” His voice was quiet as not to garner any attention.

CSO

Byr’s Antennae pointed toward the cat as he looked up to where the voice came from seeing the smiling creature. Looking over to James, and hearing him respond - Byr went along with it. This was something from that book that he had mentioned, something about a smiling feline creature. If anyone knew what to do, he felt the humans knew the story the best.

Ensign Byrnarterro Ch’riaqer, Science

The Cat cocked his head to one side “No…you are mistaken....” He purred “This is forbidden....the last people that tried....well…don’t dig to deeply....the ground holds secrets you know.” He purred again and disappeared, leaving only a grinning mouth “Be ware the teeth that clack.” and then it was gone. As soon as it was gone, there was the sound of cracking branches to the left and right of the group.....were they being followed.

Mouse

Aaron turned, brandishing his stick like a 21st century swordfighter. After a few moments, he turned and quietly caught up with the group, staying close to them. “This is not what I thought I’d be doing on my first day in command of a Starship.” He whispered.

Aaron Michaels, CO

James looked back “I suggest we keep moving, let’s not make this yer last day” He considered the phrase ‘teeth that clack’. Since they realized the connection to Alice in wonderland he had been stretching back his memory to when he had read the stories as a young man. It was not a phrase he was familiar with but it could just be his memory failing or the fact that he never much cared for the story outside of it’s mathematical historical origin so he decided not to mention it, yet.

CSO

“Teeth that clack? Like those false teeth that you wind up and it opens and closes very fast like the ones used in Hew-Mon practical jokes? The XO oh, sorry. The Captain had one a while back. Stupid contraption.”

Gong’Da, CMO

“Why would you wind up teeth?” Byr asked the doctor, confused. He had heard about the story, but hadn’t read the book himself. Maybe he should have spent more time studying Earth Literature. “Well, I still want to check out that shed,” he said once the cat had cleared away and the place was quieter once more.

Ensign Byrnaterro Chi’riaqer, Science

Gong’da shrugged. “How am I supposed to know. You know that Hew-Mons have weird things. Beings like you and I are far superior in our practical jokes and comedy.” He said with a deadpan look.

Gong’da CMO

As the Ferengi and Andorian mocked humanity, Aaron mulled over the phrase ‘teeth that clack’ from him limited knowledge of Alice in Wonderland. “Nutcracker!” He whispered excitedly, “beware the nutcracker!”

Aaron Michaels, CO

The mouse squeaked “You don’t want to know about the teeth that clack.” She said “There there is the engineering shed.” As the ground rumbled again and there was a cracking of tree branches. There was a short distance between the wood line and the shed. Somewhere above them was a low roar and the sound of large wings flying overhead.

The mouse looked up and fell silent and pointed “The teeth that clack.”

Mouse

James looked up at the flying creature
“Ah: ‘Beware the Jabberwock, my son!
The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!”
He looked back at the captain “No nutcrackers here, sir, although I don’t doubt that could crack nuts with ease.”

CSO

Gong’da whispered but was angry. “Well someone tell me what a nutcracker is and what that thing in the sky is? I am too short to see.”

Gong’da CMO

“A Nutcracker was a somewhat-popular toy–if you can call it such–in the 20th century on Earth. It have a moving jaw that would crack nuts if placed between it’s teeth. Here they’re alive. That thing in the sky is Jabberwocky. Let’s just say it likes to eat things. Like us.” Aaron said to Gong’da.

Aaron Michaels, CO

Emily looked at Aaron “I don’t think we should go as a group to that shed. There’s not enough cover for all of us at once.” She said taking in the sight before her “I can take one of the security officers with me and get in there and then everyone else can come one or two at a time.” She suggested “We just need to avoid the creature up there.” SHe looked at Aaron “What do you think?”

CE

The Mouse stood there and looked at them “We need to decide quickly.” She said as she eyed the flying creature. “The Hatter will try to keep the Queen busy fitting hats. But the guards will be coming around.” She said and took off on all fours across the field between the crew and the shed.

Mouse

“Bradford. Go.” Aaron said in a high whisper, pointing to a security NE, and gesturing for the man to go with her.

Aaron Michaels, CO

Emily took off after the mouse. Keeping as out of sight as she could. As they got to the building, the flying creature was making it back toward where they were.

“On a not completely unrelated note that may also be the Jub-Jub Bird” He said with a sardonic smile “You know I would very much like to have a reading of the Jabberwocky once we get back home, it’s an excellent nonsense poem from the, in my humble opinion, far superior sequel to the book.”

CSO

“I’ll have to check it out when we get back to the ship,” Byr replied, he hadn’t read either of the books himself, but he had heard them spoken of by the humans at the academy. Now that it would seem it would have helped if he had taken up the recommendation to find them.

Ensign Byrnaterro Ch’riaqer, Science

Emily managed to open the door and motioned for the next two to make their way to the shack.

CE

In the room there was an antiquated engineering panel as well as spider webs and it looked like some creature had taken up residence in the shed. There were flashing lights on the panel and it would take a few minutes for Emily to pinpoint what each one was.

Mouse

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Gong’da whispered. “Ok. You take care of the console and I will keep an eye out for whatever lives in here. I am the first one it will go for since I’m sweet.” He said seriously.

Gong’da CMO

Emily nodded “Thanks.” She said as she turned her attention to the panel, this was written in a language that she was not quite familiar with. She looked at the Mouse “Can you help with any of this?” She asked slightly annoyed with the tiny creature in front of her.

CE

The mouse squeaked “It’s Cardassian.” She said “You can figure that out now that you know what it is.” She said glancing nervously around the room as if looking for something.

Gremlins Mouse

Aaron looked around. “Lieutenant Grey, you’re in charge. Keep everyone crouched down and quiet till I get back.” He said, slipping off and quietly slipping into the shed and moving next to Emily. “Need some assistance, Lieutenant?”

Aaron Michaels, CO

Byr ducked down as ordered straight away, his antennae curling up and helping Gong’da keep an eye out for anyone approaching the shed they found. It obviously was here for a reason.

Ensign Byrnaterro Ch’riaqer, Sci