Host FM_Selan says:
Abertura Station Stardate 10205.15 "The Art of Diplomatic Chaos" Episode Two

Cast of Characters

Robert Pate as Captain Thelsh [CO]
Erin Cody as Lieutenant Commander Ashlynn Kostandinos [XO]
Kevin Geist as Lieutenant Apollo Jadahn [CBO]
Steve Seliquini as Lieutenant Brock [CSO]
Mike Stannard as Lieutenant Michael Lambert [CEO] 
Kytra Neketo-Sama [Seliquini] as Lieutenant Junior Grade Kiz Kedi [CIV]
Kurt Goring as Ensign Korben Dallas [CSEC] 

Michael Jones as Syarta, Klingon Officer & Laevon
Mark Tucker as Nrella Ixcet 

Host FM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::escorts Syarta to the elevator::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: As the storm begins to decrease in its intensity, the crew prepare for the meeting between the Cardassians and the Haisians.

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::arrives in the C&C and goes to the science station::

Host Syarta says:
::Walks along with the CO::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::follows Thelsh and Syarta to the elevator::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::in charge of C&C for the time::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::waiting near the Cardie delegation with Major Chang::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Syarta: If I may ask... just what will you be asking for in return for the ore?

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::listens interestedly, not having found out a whole lot about the Cardassian/Haisian trade negotiations since she came to Abertura::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Steps into lift, making room for the others:: CBO: Apollo, keep it quiet here, please.

Host Syarta says:
CO: The Cardassians have offered a new class of planting machinery that they can help us modify for our climates. The Echelons are quite interested.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::nods::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::walks silently into the room on her sneakers, looking around at the rest of the crew::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Syarta: Was that the basis of trade in the past?  Agriculture?

Host Syarta says:
CO: Our previous dealings were in regard to power generators.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
*CSEC*: Dallas, I need you to provide safe escort for the Cardassians to the meeting room.

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
::Looks around the base, not as clean as it was two years ago::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::looks around, noticing the new XO. Smiles in her direction::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::taps his badge:: *CBO*: They've already got an 'escort', Lieutenant. Is their itinerary planned? What's their next destination?

Host Syarta says:
ACTION: The CBO hears something skitter on the outskirts of the C & C lower floor.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Syarta: Do you send trade delegations to Cardassia as well?

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::nods and smiles to the half-Caitian, wishing she remembered the girl's name, as the lift goes down::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
*CSEC*: Okay, well I was given orders...hold.  ::looks around, taking advantage of his fancy Vulcan hearing::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::pushes the button for level 3::

Host Syarta says:
CO: No, Captain. You'll find that we do not especially enjoy space travel ... warp is too loud.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::waits, making very little effort at hiding his annoyance as he watches Ixcet and her rabble::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::looks confused at Syarta's comment:: Syarta:  I didn't think warp engines made much noise at all....

Host Syarta says:
XO: There are many things that we can hear that others cannot ...

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
::Reviews her ore capacity::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Syarta: But you do have ships.  Some of your people must have the desire to fly?

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::nods and files that away in her brain::

Host Syarta says:
CO: We do have ships, but they are only used if necessary.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::spots a tricorder by the science stations and walks over and picks it up, scanning the area::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::sighs and hums to herself::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::rides the slightly bumpy lift down to level three::

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::continues to monitor the science station::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
*CSEC*: Sorry about that...they're due in the meeting hall on level 3...then they are leaving the station...something about visiting the mountains...um...a mine or something.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::somewhat distracted from his conversation with Korben::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::As they arrive, She lead the way to the meeting hall::

Host Syarta says:
::Follows along::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::Frowns:: *CBO*: Off the base is *not* a good idea. But understood. Dallas out.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::glances over at the Cardie:: Ixcet: Miss? ::almost chokes it out::

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
Dallas: Yes, Ensign?

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::watches Korben and smiles to herself::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::follows to the meeting hall::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Enters the hall, holding the door for Syarta and Ashlynn::

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::notices a spurious reading and runs an algorithm to verify the sensor readings::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::walks over to Brock, showing him the tricorder:: CSO: There's some sort of animal here...nothing we've seen before...you recognize anything about the life sign?

Host Syarta says:
::Nods a thank you to the CO, and enters::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
Ixcet: Are your people ready? ::glances over at Kedi::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::enters behind Syarta and looks around at the room's inhabitants::

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::looks at the tricorder:: CBO: Hmm.... interesting......

Host Syarta says:
ACTION: Both the CSO & CBO hear the skittering in C & C.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looks around the hall, noticing the clean tables with pitchers of appropriate drinks and a side table with a lite lunch laid out::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::he scans the area visually:: CSO: Lt. Lambert was previously investigating some sort of disturbance...he claimed that it chewed through a relay, but was unharmed.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Sees various SF, Klingon and J'H about.  Slightly worried about the mix::

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> ::Already present in the meeting room and seated:: CO / XO / Syarta: Ah, welcome.

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
CBO: You hear that? ::looks in the direction of the sound::

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
Dallas: We are.  I assume the vehicles are ready?

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::perks her ears:: CSO: Brock, What's that sound?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
CSO: I do... ::moves slowly across the room::

Host Syarta says:
ACTION: Something darts across the floor of C & C out of the corner of the CSO's eye ... one of the Klingons snarls and tries to step on it, but fails.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::still gets chills up her spine when in Laevon's presence, not trusting him any further than she could throw him::  Laevon:  Hello...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::shudders at the oily voice, antennae wiggle in undisguised disgust:: Laevon: Laevon...

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::interfaces the tricorder to his science station and uses the sensors to help pinpoint the creature::

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
CBO: It is a fast bugger.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::looks over at the sudden movement of the Klingon:: Klingon: Easy...

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::looks at Brock:: CSO: Sure is...I can't catch a glimpse of it.

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> CO: You are looking pleasant today, Captain.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::wonders how they're even going to keep the peace with everyone in the meeting, much less conduct productive trade negotiations::

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::uses the internal sensors to get a reading on its location::

Host Syarta says:
::Quirks mouth at the Vorta, gives the CO a look, thinking - "I thought he was dead ..."::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::nods:: Ixcet: The arrangements have been taken care of. How soon will you need them?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::squats down close to the floor and moves along the wall, listening and searching::

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::cross tabs the info from the tricorder to known species in the database::

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
Dallas: We are ready now.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Laevon: ::sarcasm:: Thanks

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
All: Alright. The Cardassian delegation is on the way here.  This is a meeting between the Haisians and the Cardassians.  We are here only to host the meeting.  So I expect graciousness.  At all cost.

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
CBO: Interesting... this creature is not catalogued in any Federation database.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::sniffs:: CSO: Brock, I think it's like a giant rat or something ::makes a face::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::wonders how Laevon can be so sickeningly nice the one minute, but then pull complete attitude 180's like what she saw between him and the CSO the next minute....  ::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::meaningful look at Laevon::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
Ixcet: Okay, one moment. ::taps his badge:: *CO*: Dallas to the Captain.

Host Syarta says:
ACTION: The creature darts out from under another console, running over the feet of the CSO & CBO ...

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Leads Syarta to his side of the table:: *CSEC* Go ahead Ens.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
CSO: What about Dominion database?  Do we have access to that--woah!  ::jumps back::

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
CIV: Could be. I would love to get a better reading of it -----  Yikes!!! ::tries not to step on it::

Host Syarta says:
::Walks along::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::screams and jumps on top of the nearest chair:: All: Oh...Kill it! someone kill it!

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
CBO: There it went!

Host Syarta says:
ACTION: Some sort of slime is left on their boots.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
*CO*: Ma'am, the Cardassian miners are ready to move out. Do they have authorization?

Host Syarta says:
ACTION: One of the Klingons is willing to obey the CIV's request, and pulls out his blade, moving forward.

Host Syarta says:
::Looks surprised:: CO: I thought they would come to the meeting first ...

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::uses the tricorder to scan the slime:: Klingon: Hold on. Don't kill it. You don't know what it is.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
Klingon: Hey!  Back off for now.

Host Syarta says:
<Klingon> ::Grits teeth and sheaths his weapon:: CSO / CBO: What does that matter?

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
Klingon: Typical. You just live for battle. Try to learn something for a change.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Syarta: So did I... *CSEC* The miners will have to wait until the Haisian Trade Delegate has met with the Cardassian Delegate.  The tour of the mine will be after this meeting.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::looks down from her perch:: All: Where did it go?

Host Syarta says:
<Klingon> CSO: Watch your tone Gallamite ...

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
Klingon: Suppose they make good live food...killing it would hide that from us.  Like big gagh? ::grins::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
*CO*: Understood, Captain. ::turns to the Cardie again:: Ixcet: I'm afraid you'll have to wait. We can load up your equipment, but you won't be allowed to leave the station until the meeting's over.

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::ignores the klingon:: CBO: Interesting. Seems this secretion from the animal is corrosive to certain polymers. Polymers that in fact are used for iso-linear chips. Not harmful to us. Let's make sure it doesn't get into any of the systems.

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
CBO: The slime seems to be used as a fear reflex or to help predigest its food.

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
Dallas: Ah, the Haisian Delegate is here already, excellent.  Ill have my men move our equipment to the vehicles.  ::Nods and her miners get to work::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::slowly hops down from the chair, looking around the room carefully::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
CSO: Our boots will protect us from being predigested, I'm assuming?

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::watches them critically:: Ixcet: Just what are you looking for in that mine?

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
CBO: It is not corrosive to our flesh or our boots it seems. ::wiggles his toes in his boots::

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> Syarta: Tell me, could you perhaps exert more control over your people?

Host Syarta says:
::Looks puzzled:: Laevon: What do you mean?

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
Dallas: We are retrieving Duranium and Milocite from an automated mining unit that was set up about two Haisians years ago.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::tenses; whenever Laevon speaks, there's the potential for trouble::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::sniffs the air, checking for the strange animal::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::grumbles, looking at the goo::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::antennae twitch quizzingly at Laevon::

Host Syarta says:
ACTION: Something tugs on Kedi's tail.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::ears perk:: Reooowww!!! ::spins around to look, claws ready::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::frowns, hearing the war machine materials:: Ixcet: Is that so.

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> Syarta: Your Iu, he seems to present a ... peculiar addition to our little equation here. Most recently he did something to the computer systems in relation to the Arboretum, and somehow removed all the windows ... physically.

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
CBO: The enzyme seems to break down certain polymers. Perhaps that is what it eats. Many species are known to eat the ecosystems refuse if you will. Examples are the ..... ::hears Kiz and turns to see what is up::

Host Syarta says:
ACTION: Whatever it was is gone.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
Self: Son of a... ::spins to look at Kiz, whose roar scared him half to death::

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
::Nods::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
XO: Cmdr, could you find out when the Cardassians will get here... ::is getting a little impatient::

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
CIV: Are you okay Miss Kedi?

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::makes a confused and mad snort, then turns to Brock:: CSO: I'm fine...it...it was nothing

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::sighs:: Self: "Keep things quiet," huh?

Host Syarta says:
Laevon: I see. Iu is not technically under my jurisdiction ... he is of the Haispoi. They are separate from usual Haisian society, you know that. If necessary, I'll speak to him ... but I have heard no complaints from anyone else ...

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> Syarta: ... yet.

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
Dallas: Is your CO coming here or am I going to meet them?

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
Ixcet: It's better if you come with me to meet her.

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::reprograms the sensors to pinpoint the creature's life sign in an effort to capture it::

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
::Nods and follows Dallas::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
CO: Aye, ma'am.  *Dallas* Ensign, are your Cardassians almost here?  We want to get started

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::scans the C&C::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::looks around on the floor near where Kiz is::

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
CBO: Get ready! It's coming right towards me.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::jumps back into a chair again::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::figures they must be talking about the same farmer that had spoken to her earlier that day::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
*XO*: Commander... ::thinks:: Kostandinos, 'the' Cardassians will be upstairs in a couple of moments.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::turns and faces Brock, ready to jump at it::

Host Syarta says:
ACTION: It darts under Brock's legs.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::looks around at the floor, her tail twitching warily::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::presses the lift button and waits for the lift to descend to Level 1::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::notices the emphasis he put on "the" and wonders if she said something wrong:: *CSEC* thank you, the sooner the better

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::sets his phaser to stun::

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::looks for the creature and readies to fire::

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
::Makes note of the poor condition of the base and shakes her head in dismay::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
*XO*: Yes ma'am. Dallas out. ::steps out of the way as the lift door opens:: Ixcet: After you.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::runs around to the other side hoping to cut off whatever is there...if it hasn't disappeared again::

Host Syarta says:
ACTION: It disappeared.

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
::Exits the lift and follows Dallas::

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::makes no secret of his annoyance with the job, and precedes Ixcet into the meeting room, looking around at the arrayed brass:: All: Nrella Ixcet, delegate for the Cardassians.

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
self: Damn. It's gone.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::sees nothing:: CSO: Brock...I'm beginning to feel like an idiot.

Host Syarta says:
::Raises to greet Ixcet::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Stands as the Cardassians arrive::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::looks at Brock:: CSO: Do you want me to try to find it? ::nervous::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::notes the CSEC's extreme dissatisfied look and really wonders what's going on with him now, as she stands to greet the delegation::

Host Syarta says:
ACTION: It comes out again ... this time stopping. It glistens in the artificial light ... it looks like a miniature raccoon, only its a lime green with some purple spots ... it stands up on its hind legs, its mouth twitching.

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
CIV: Can you sniff it out? ::said jokingly::

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> ::His eyes narrow at the sight of the Cardassians, but stands none-the-less::

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::turns to see it and fires his phaser on stun at the creature::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::growls and leaps at the strange animal::

Host Syarta says:
ACTION: ZAP! The creature is stunned. It twitches no more.

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
CIV: Don't kill it! Don't kill it!

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::breathes a sigh of relief::

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
Syarta: On behalf of the Cardassians Mineralogical Guild, I bring greetings

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
CSO/CIV/Klingons: Well...anyone got a jar?

Host Syarta says:
Ixcet: On behalf of the High Echelons and the Hais people, I bid you welcome to our world.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::growls and stands on all fours in front of the creature:: CSO: Fine...whatever

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::picks it up:: CBO: I will take it to the lab.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::stands by the door to the room, wary of Iu again::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Ixcet: I am Capt Thelsh, CO of Abertura Station.  Please be seated and we can begin, unless you wish to partake of refreshments?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::nods to Brock::

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::exits the C&C and heads to the lab on level 8::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::stands up:: CSO: Brock, do you want me to go with you?

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::shrugs:: Self: guess not

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
Thelsh: Greetings Captain.  My crew is capable of working on their own, I am not on a tight schedule.  I would love to sample some of your "refreshments"

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::turns to the CBO:: CBO: What do you think that was?

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::arrives in lab:: *CBO*: Set up a level 2 force field in lab2.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::would prefer to throw the whole lot of them back in that rat trap ship of theirs and launch it into Hais, but that's just him::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::flops down in his chair, finally relieved this thing has been captured...he spins in his chair to face Kiz:: CIV: I dunno...some sort of station parasite?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Nods and indicates for a SF yeoman to lead Ixcet to the lunch table::

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
::Heads over almost drooling at the chance to eat real food, rather than rations::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
*CSO*: Understood.  Activating... ::activates a level 2 force field in lab 2:: ...now.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::shrugs:: CBO: I just hope it doesn't like "feline under glass" ::smiles::

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
Thelsh: Captain, may I ask what happened to this base?  It looks like a war happened.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::snorts in laughter and hopes no one heard::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
CIV: Nah...it's probably thinking the same thing about you, after that little confrontation. ::smirks::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::gives the CSEC a Look, and really wonders what his problem is with the situation::

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
*CBO*: Acknowledged. Thanks.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
CBO: Someone had to do something, I guess

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::casts a sideways glance at Laevon:: Ixcet: The base suffered some in a clash of personalities, that took place before SF assumed command.

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::does a full scan of the creature in the lab::

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> Ixcet: The Klingons got a bit ... rambunctious, I'm sure you would understand of course ... you know how Klingons get ...

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::ignores Kostandinos, keeping his eye on the Cardies::

Host Syarta says:
::Glances at the Vorta;:

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::rubs face:: CIV: Hey Kiz, if Brock finds the thing to be harmless...possibly able to be domesticated...I call dips on it as a pet. ::winks::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Briefly closes her eyes at Laevon's less than diplomatic comment::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::makes a face:: CBO: why would you want that "thing" as a pet?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looks at the gray, scale-covered Cardassian.... thinking it really does look like a spoon::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
CIV: Who knows what stupid pet tricks it could be good for. ::grins::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
CBO: Sliming people's shoes you don't like?

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::catalogues the info from the scans into the life science database::

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
::Tastes some tasties::  Thelsh: Ah.. the Klingons.  I see... and the Dominion is still here?

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
::Looks pointedly at Laevon::

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> ::Responds with his own look::

Host Syarta says:
::Takes a breath:: Ixcet: Yes, they are, moving on ... I take it you and yours would like to see the status of the mine?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
CIV: Sure.  Or biological warfare.  Beam a few of those on an enemy vessel...they'd eat it up.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::stands quietly at the side, daydreaming about Cardies and Jemmies, burning up in Hais' outer photosphere::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Ixcet: The Dominion maintain a crew here, to assist with station maintenance, and to facilitate an understanding between all of our cultures.

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
Syarta:  Yes, we hoped the automated mine my guild members set up two years ago has been fruitful.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::shrugs:: CBO: I guess. They're still gross though ::smiles at him::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::looks at Syarta, wondering if his people have taken control of this mine, and if the Cardassians still have any say in its disposition::

Host Syarta says:
Ixcet: I am not entirely familiar with the set up, I take it enough storage was allotted for all ore that has been collected?

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::pours herself some water, and carefully sips the cold clear stuff::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::laughs a little:: CIV: I'm just pulling your leg.

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::sits down on the console next to the CBO: CBO: Why are all the animals here slimy?

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
Syarta: Yes, the mine had a limit on the amount of ore that was collected.  We would have been back sooner, but with all the politics surrounding events here.. ::Casts a glance at Laevon::.. we understand.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::catches the captain's eye and clears his throat:: CO: Captain, could I speak to you for a moment?

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> Ixcet: Of course, we could understand your neglect ... Cardassians don't usually finish through on projects ... or promises for that matter, hm?

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
CIV: Brock might have a more...uh...intelligent answer...but I'd say it's because we've died and this is hell. ::half grins::

Host Syarta says:
::Gives a look of concern in Laevon's direction::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Looks at Dallas, making the 'what is it now?' look:: Ixcet, Syarta: Excuse me a moment.... Cmdr Kostandinos will assist you if anything is needed.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Again closes her eyes at Laevon's statement::|

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::gets up and moves to Dallas:: CSEC: Yes?

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::crosses her legs:: CBO: Or Purgatory, since this is "the gap" ::smiles back::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
CO: Sure ::almost chokes hearing Laevon's comment:: Laevon:  Why don't we try to stick to just the issues at hand, shall we?

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
Laevon: As usual, the Dominion twists the truth.  All of our mining vessels have spent the past two years digging out Cardassian cities that you decimated.  

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> ::Steeples fingers and leans back:: XO: Oh, I apologize Commander, I was under the impression that was a side topic considering Ms. Ixcet's statement.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::steps a little bit away and lowers his voice:: CO: Captain, the tension is rising in this room. Why is this meeting being allowed? Especially with Cardies and Dominion reps in the same room?

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
::Turns back to Syarta:: Syarta: Perhaps the Dominion should be excluded from our negotiations in future?

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::scans the "raccoon" six ways from Sunday to make sure all information on the creature is gleaned from it::

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> Ixcet: Then we have done you a favor, what better practice in digging than such adverse conditions ...

Host Syarta says:
Ixcet: Perhaps that might be a good idea ... Laevon: Mr. Laevon.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::briefly checks up on Brock's force field, making sure it hasn't broken down, knowing this station::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
CSEC: Thanks for the warning... Ens.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::isn't going to let him ruin this:: Mr. Laevon if you would refrain from such inflammatory statements, and allow the ORE negotiations to proceed

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> XO: Negotiations, Cmdr.? I don't believe any are really needed ... the Cardassians have come to collect, and they will. The Haisians will get their technology. This is just all for show.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::looks over at the group in obvious disgust:: CO: Ma'am, my friends died to stop these people from 'partnering up' ever again, and we're *hosting* a meeting for them?

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::looks down at the CBO's panel:: CBO: Is the forcefield okay?

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
::puts the green raccoon in a portable cage:: *CBO*: Lt Jadahn, you can terminate the force field now.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::returns to the table:: Ixcet, Syarta: Delegates... Is there anything we can do for you right now?  If not, the rest of us will retire for this discussion until you have completed it.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::infuriated but not showing it:: Laevon:  If you don't see the point in it, then why are you still present?

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
::Stands near Syarta and gives Laevon a cold glare::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::hears Brock:: CIV: It was... ::disengages the force field::

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
Ixcet, Syarta: I apologize for the "interruptions", please continue

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> XO: You read too much into my words, Commander, I never said anything about not seeing any point in it ...

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
Thelsh: Captain, you have done more than I could have hoped for this visit.  Starfleet and the Federation has been an immense help to my people and permitting us to trade again with the Haisians is most welcome.

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
::leans back far in his chair and stretches...been a tense day::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Laevon: If you would be so kind to join me, Laevon... Commander, please see that the delegates are comfortable then withdraw the rest of the staff.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::grateful for her taking the Vorta off her hands:: CO: Of course.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
Ixcet: It is the Federations hope that relationships between our people improve.  We are but a step in that direction.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
Ixcet/Syarta: Is there anything else we can do for you right now?

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> CO: Of course, my Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
::Indicates for non-essential staff to leave::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::slowly twitches her tail:: CBO: I'm just glad that "thing" is out of here. It gave me the creeps.

CSO_Lt_Brock says:
*CBO*: Just thought you might be interested, this is a harmless creature. It has a very acute sense of smell. It can actually sense polymers and can distinguish over a 1000 types. It was probably attracted to the iso chips we have in the station.

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
::Looks at Syarta, knowing all her needs are met when the Vorta leaves::

Host CO_Capt_Thelsh says:
:: Waits for Laevon and then walks to the door:: Laevon: After you.

CSEC_Ens_Dallas says:
::catches Thelsh's eye, his own showing almost betrayal in them::

Host Syarta says:
<Laevon> ::Takes the lead::

CBO_Lt_Jadahn says:
*CSO*: Let's just hope they don't reproduce as fast as other infestations.

XO_LtCdr_Kostandinos says:
::is calm and collected on the outside but on the inside is wishing she could cause the need for Laevon 3.0::

CIV_Miss_Kedi says:
::listens in to the CBO and CSO talking::

Host Nrella_Ixcet says:
[[[[[ Pause Mission ]]]]]

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