Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10712.10

Starring:

Julie Léger		as	USS Scimitar Ship Manager
			and	Jade Bartles
			and	Lorianna
			and	Starbase Operations

Scott Knight		as	[CO] Captain Ethan Michael MacAllister	

Andrew James		as	[AXO] Lieutenant Commander Thalev Idrani
			
Einar Sigurðsson                as            [CTO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Anthony Adalberto	

Mark Validzic		as	[CMO] Lieutenant, Junior Grade Balena Antic

CJ Short			as	[FCO] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner
			and	Lieutenant Jenkins

Summary:  USS Scimitar:  Stardate 10712.10:  It's been one hour since the murder.  Currently, no suspects are in custody.

Who did it?  How did they do it?  And, why?

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CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::exits the infirmary:: Computer: Locate Captain MacAllister
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::stands outside in the hallway as the Security officers head in, one by one to question the circus folk in their respective cells::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::steps into the holding area and walks over to Ms. Jade's cell::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::watches with anticipation as the ball bounces across several tables::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: If you need anything, let me know.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::on the bridge alone with the holographic image of Lorianna::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::stops and looks around:: AXO: What are you doing here?
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: Having a party.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::looks around the holding area:: AXO: A-ha....

<Computer>: CMO:  Captain MacAllister is on board the USS Scimitar, Bridge.

AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
CTO: What does it look like?! I was just checking all was okay before I left!
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::raises her arms in triumph as the ball lands in a plastic cup full of an amber liquid, a mix of cheers and groans erupting around her:: All: Who's the man? Huh? Damn straight; give me my beer!
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
::heads back to the Scimitar::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::throws him a mock salute as he walks away::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::heads back to the ship::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@Lorianna: I don't suppose you happened to be monitoring the... circus, on the station today?
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::drinks her beverage steadily, downing it all in one go to a renewed chorus of cheers::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::turns to the shimmering forcefield where the green scaled woman sits alone:: Jade: Ms. Bartles.

@<Lorianna> CO:  I was monitoring the station, yes Captain.  Circus is not a familiar word...one moment while I access the definition.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
Computer: Location of Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::grins slightly and waits patiently for Lorianna::

<Jade> CTO:  Yes, umm, :: looks at the rank insignia :: Lt?

AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::steps onto the Scimitar::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::sees the umbilical that leads to the Scimitar::

@<Lorianna> CO:  Ahhh, carnival.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::touches the wall panel and shuts off the forcefield and steps inside:: Jade: Call me Tony.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::holds the ball in her lips for a moment before spitting it into the air; it is caught by a young Lt., and so is his turn to go::

<Jade> ::smiles:: CTO:  Tony then.

@<Lorianna> CO:  Yes, I was monitoring the carnival.  They are quite amusing.  Did you enjoy watching it?

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::pulls out a chair and twists it around before sitting down with a PADD:: Jade: Please state your full name and occupation. ::activates the recorder::

@<Lt. Jenkins> All: Alright, 7 tables, alternating rows.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@Lorianna: Yes, until someone took a knife to the head. What we need to know is how it happened and if possible who is responsible.

@<Computer>: Ensign Sumner is in the Blade Lounge.

FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@ Jenkins: That's impossible!... Do it!
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::steps onto the Scimitar and enters a turbolift:: Turbolift: Deck 2

<Jade> CO:  Jade Emerald Bartles, I am the cofounder and co owner of the Bartles and Brawnley Circus.  I also happen to be one of the attractions.  ::smiles::

@<Lorianna> @ CO:  I am not certain Captain, I was actually watching the Parade.  I would have to check the other sensor logs for any other information.

FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@ ::The Lt. aims carefully, and tosses the ball, which strikes the corner of a table and bounces across a row, hitting another corner, and continuing::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: But of course you are. ::smiles:: How long were you and the deceased co-owners?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::walks over to MacAllisters quarters and presses the door chime::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::taps his badge:: *SBOPS*: Station OPS this is Captain MacAllister of the Scimitar, I need you to send me the sensor logs for the time of the murder.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::the ball strikes the lip of the cup, and bounces twice before falling to the table and bouncing away, a chorus of groans resulting::

<Jade> CTO:  Well, Gordy and I were working this little rinky dink bar, playing our trade and we decided to watch each others backs.  Then we pooled our money and started a circus.  That was 15 years ago.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::presses the CO's door chime again::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::heads over to the Blade Lounge and the doors open to the sight of Sumner spitting balls around and half drenched in beer::

@<Jenkins> ::falls to his knees:: Self: Noooooo!!!

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::heads back to the turbolift::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: And for how long did you own the bar then? I take it this has been a long friendship.

<SBOPS> COM: Scimitar:  Certainly Captain.  We will get it right over to you.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@Lorianna: You'll have the sensor data shortly.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::raises her arms once more:: Jenkins: Yes! I am the winner... yet again... 8 slips of latinum and your beer, good sir!
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::watches the FCO, astonished::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@Turbolift: Bridge

@<Lorianna> CO:  Alright.  I'll get to work on it as soon as possible.

AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::makes a "what the hell?" gesture and turns around in the doorway::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@Lorianna: Thank you. ::smiles:: Let me know when you have something.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::brinks the beer as she did the last one, spitting the ball at Jenkins before turning the cup upside down and putting it on his head; turns and walks away, spotting Thalev leaving while Jenkins laughs it off::

@<Jade> :: chuckles :: CTO:  You misunderstand, we didn't own the bar.  We pooled our resources to create the circus.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::steps onto the bridge::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::the doors close behind him and he starts down the corridor::

@<Jade> CTO:  But, yes, it was a long and....interesting friendship.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::turns toward the turbolift and bumps into the CMO:: CMO: GAH! Don't do that.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::smiles:: Jade: I'm sorry, thanks for clarifying....so how long exactly?
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::runs after Thalev and hops onto his back, wrapping her arms around his neck::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@CO: Ummm... sorry sir?
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::feels the FCO jump on him and flinches, shaking her off:: FCO: Get off! You stink.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::looks around:: CMO: Well there's no-one else here so I suppose you must be looking for me.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@CO: Yes sir I have the results from the autopsy.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::hops off and moves beside him:: AXO: Sorry, didn't know you minded the smell of ale.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::looks at the CMO expectantly::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@FCO: Haven't you seen yourself? Drenched in Ale? Don't you have any self control?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::hands over a PADD:: CO: Sir the victim is a Hermat.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::stands still, a serious look on his face::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@CMO: Come again?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@CO: Hermat sir. A humanoid life form that has both male and female organs. Its quite interesting, from a medical point of view.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::takes a somewhat defensive posture:: AXO: You've seen me on duty, you know I have self control when it's needed. Excuse me for having fun on my SHORE LEAVE... what's got you so moody?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@CO: Anyway hir body has many bruises but what I thought was interesting was the burns on hir wrists.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@CMO: Any indication as to what caused them?
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@FCO: You haven't had fun on your shore leave?
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::narrows her eyes dangerously, a look he hasn't seen before:: AXO: Don't you dare, for a moment, believe that my entire life is going to revolve around you. And don't you ever judge me like this again.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::turns away and walks off angrily::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::flings his hands in the air in anger:: FCO: People are being killed over there and you're just flinging beers around!
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::turns, looking at him a moment, seeming to sober up a little, but still defiant::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::speaks quietly and calmer with an obvious effort:: FCO: There was a murder on the promenade. One of the circus folk. Stabbed in the head and not a pretty sight.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::taps his fingers on the desk::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@AXO: Death is a universal fact. I'm not going to pretend to feel sad for someone I didn't know.

<Jade>  CTO:  About 16 years.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@CO: If I had to say, the bruises are probably from a fist making contact. The wrists do have marks that look like s/he tried to commit suicide. The burns though could have been from anything. Could be fixed some equipment and got burned.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@FCO: I didn't ask you too. I guess I was just shocked to see you like that and all the activity of the promenade put me in a sombre mood.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: That's a long time, I have a friend like that....you know if he got killed an hour ago, I might actually cry...::smiles mockingly:: You don't seem too sorry, everyone else is taking this much worse.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@CO: Yet sir the cause of death is a stabbing to the head with the knife that you saw.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@CMO: Well I've heard that Hermats can be exceptionally strong so the bruises can be explained as being part of the act... as for the burns, make sure you ask Adalberto to include the question of suicide attempts in his questioning.

<Jade>  CTO:  If I were able to cry Lt, I would.  I am incapable of producing tears.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: Crying or not, I still wonder. Is your race also incapable of grief?
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::shakes her head, somewhat disgusted:: AXO: Sure, that allows you to take it out on me... I'm gonna take a shower... ::turns and walks away in the direction of her quarters::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@CO: Aye sir ::steps onto the turbolift::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@FCO: Didn't I just apologise? Where did that counselling training go? Thanks for the support. ::turns away::

<Jade>  CTO:  I feel grief Lt.  I am not, however, the same as most warm blooded people.  I am cold blooded.  My people show respect for the dead in a much different way and our grief is NEVER shared with outsiders.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::orders the turbolift back to the umbilical connection::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::just nods:: Jade: Alright, I respect that. Now can you tell me if you know of anyone that might have a grudge against Gordy....did he have any enemies or recent fights with members of the circus?
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::enters a turbolift, muttering to herself:: Self: I'm not your friggin' counsellor...

<Jade>  ::shakes her head::  CTO:  No, not that I am aware of.  Matter of fact, we were throwing him a party in 4 days.  He was leaving the circus.

AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@Self: Women!
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: Leaving, you mean someone bought his share?
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
@::steps off the turbolift and heads back to the station

<Jade>  CTO:  No, I mean he said he wanted to leave, be a silent partner.  He just didn't want to do the whole "freak" thing anymore.

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::paces around on the bridge::

<Jade>  CTO:  Personally, I love the show, I live to entertain.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: Alright...hmm. Tell me, in case of his death, what does the contract state? Who would get his shares?
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::imagines walking down the corridor and clothes-lining everyone in the chest and neck::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::locks her door behind her and starts peeling off the drenched clothes, shuffling towards the shower::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::Stops and turns to the turbolift::

<Jade>  CTO:  I would of course.  And I know what you're thinking and no, I wouldn't kill him.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: I don't know that...::said matter of factly:: Interesting though, wouldn't you say.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::gets to Sumners quarters and rings the chime::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::makes a small note on his PADD::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::enters a station turbolift:: Turbolift: Brig
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::sighs, having been just about to turn on the shower:: Door: Who is it?

<Jade>  CTO:  Gordy dying.....hmmm...interesting is not a word I would use.  Tragic, untimely, ugly act, that is what I would say.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: Who other would profit from his death? Did he leave anything for someone else in the circus?
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@FCO: The clumsy Smurf, who else. ::speaks calmly::

<Jade>  CTO:  I don't know.  I have informed his attorney of his death.  I am sure his will is to be read soon.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: Alright.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: Now there's one other thing you mentioned earlier...
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::goes in to the ready room and paces in there for a bit::

<Jade>  CTO:  Yes?

FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::rolls her eyes and unlocks the door from a nearby terminal before going back to the shower:: AXO: Come in if you want.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::steps off the turbolift and enters the brig::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: You commented that you had a long and......interesting relationship with him, I take it you were romantically involved at some point, or something more casual maybe?

<Lorianna> @ CO:  Captain, I have not discovered any new evidence from the sensor logs.

AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::walks in and speaks loud enough for her to hear in the shower:: FCO: I am sorry. ::starts picking up things and tidying::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@Lorianna: let me see a playback of the sensor display at the time of the incident.

<Jade>  CTO:  You could say that.  As a matter of fact, we have a child together.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::moves toward cell A and waits for the CTO to notice him::
Host Jules says:
<Lorianna> @ CO:  Of course Captain.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: Interesting. A member of the circus, or somewhere else?
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::sees the CMO standing outside the forcefield:: CMO: Doc.

<Jade>  CTO:  She is not a member of the circus.  She is away at boarding school.

AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::picks up the wet, beer soaked clothes and puts them where they can be cleaned::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::washes her hair slowly, thinking:: AXO: It's my fault...
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::nods:: Jade: Alright.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@FCO: In the words of someone I know who thinks very highly of himself, "Meh". Let's just forget it then. Misunderstandings.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::moves close to Adalberto and puts his back to Jade:: CTO: Sir the autopsy showed that the victim may have tried to commit suicide at one point. The CO wanted you to ask those type of questions and also so you know the victim was a Hermat, if that helps.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::smirks softly:: AXO: Let's leave Tony out of this... it's not that, Thalev. I gave you the wrong impression of me.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CMO: Now that is interesting...did forensics retrieve anything off the body or the knife, prints?
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::watches the playback carefully::
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::looks towards the shower and sees the FCOs head popping out with the smirk:: FCO: Let's make a deal. Whenever one of us is naked, don't mention Tony!
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::holding the last bunch of clothes he picked up and folded and a few padds::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::smiles to herself:: AXO: Agreed. ::finishes cleaning and turns off the shower, grabbing a robe as she steps out::
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
CTO: Fingerprints were smudged but only the victims DNA is on the knife.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::admires the FCO as she steps out:: FCO: Where do you want these? ::motions to the items he holds::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CMO: Dammit...see what your people can do with the prints, at least if we can get a species out of it.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
CTO: Also there were bruises on the victim body with all the circus peoples DNA on it.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CMO: All of them?
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@Lorianna: Look at this... ::points to the display as the knife seems to just appear in the victim's head:: I think this has been tampered with.

@<Lorianna> @ CO:  It is possible, one moment......

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
CTO: I would assume that the prints are the victims’ since that was the only DNA on the knife.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::wraps herself up:: AXO: Put them on the desk, I'll deal with them later. I think I was too conservative with you.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CMO: I really doubt he would kill himself with a knife to the head in the middle of the promenade...history of suicide or not.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::puts them on the desk:: FCO: Oh?
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::wonders what Lorianna's up to this time::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@AXO: I can be wild sometimes. On occasion, I listen to loud music and dance around. When I'm off duty, I like to have fun with a crowd sometimes. I'm not as neutral as I make myself out to be.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
CTO: I have to other ideas. It could have been a accident or someone wore something on their hand and that’s how the prints got smudged.
AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@FCO: Well, I learned that first hand. I also learned never to argue unless it’s something very important, and even then prepare for hell.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CMO: Alright doc. ::looks at Jade's hands for a moment then back at the doc:: Thank you, please get a written report to the security staff.

<Jade>  CTO:  I am right here Lt.  Yes, I know that Gordy was a Hermat, yes, I know that he has tried to commit suicide before and yes, he is...was, my best friend.

CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
CTO: Will do and if we find something else I'll let you know
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: I know you are here...you are quite hard to miss.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
CMO: Thanks doc. We'll talk more later.
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::steps close to Thalev, resting her head gently against his chest:: AXO: I'm sorry. I'm a little buzzed, and I can be a little more vitriolic when that's the case.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::turns his chair back towards the table:: Jade: Now that we have all that in the open, why did he try to kill himself?

<Jade>  CTO:  Normally, I'd take that as a compliment, but, in your case Lt, I'm not so sure.

AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@FCO: It seems to me then that our personalities balance each other. Where I am very strict, you are not... er ...that came out wrong... sounded better in my head, but you get what I mean don't you? ::worried he may have just upset her again::
FCO_Ens_Sumner says:
@::slips her arms around Thalev:: AXO: I'm not strict at all, at least when I'm not on duty.

<Jade>  CTO:  When Gordy was younger, s/he grew up on a mining colony.  Hir parents where the only Hermats there.  S/he was often persecuted for hir differences.

AXO_LtCmdr_Idrani says:
@::smiles to the FCO:: FCO: I'm just glad that was sorted.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: Troubled youth, I get it.
CMO_LtJG_Balena says:
::exits the brig and heads back to the infirmary

<Jade>  CTO: Then, one of the bar patrons learned what Gordy was and beat the hell out of hir.  When I found hir, s/he was almost dead.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: Well...I think I have all I need for now. You are free to leave, however you and your associates are to stay on the station until I say otherwise. Your ship has been locked down.
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::wonders where Lorianna went::

<Jade>  CTO: I understood.  ::holds up her own wrists::

Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@::Paces some more then gets a coffee to pace with::
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::takes a look::

<Jade>  CTO: We aren't leaving until Gordy's lawyer comes to read his will.  I am sending for my daughter as well.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: I trust you will not.

<Lorianna> @ CO:  The sensor data has been tampered with.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: your associates will all be released after questioning as well.

<Jade>  CTO: They know.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::turns off the recorder::
Host CO_Capt_MacAllister says:
@Lorianna: All we need to do is find out who tampered with it and why.
CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
Jade: A pleasure Ms. Bartles, we will speak again soon.

<Jade>  CTO: Naturally Lt.

CTO_LtJG_Adalberto says:
::smiles::

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