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Last time, on ACTD: Paula Greene...
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The crew's first attempts to garner information on Bergan's current operating practices was stonewalled in numerous directions, leaving the senior staff frustrated and disenchanted about the whole negotiation process
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The apparent breakdown of communication in Bergan's meeting schedules, along with the untimely death of Head Director Balmos, has left more dents in an already-shaky situation for the Federation's top medical products company.
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Now, a few hours later, the crew continues their attempts to righten the situation...
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"Olive Branch" - Part 4...
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=/\=/\=/\=/\=/\= CONTINUE MISSION =/\=/\=/\=/\=/\=
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::Approaches OPS:: OPS: We are assigned to meet with the workers and compile a list of their grievances.  I will also try to get a "feel" for anyone that might have had anything to do with Director Balmos' demise.
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::materializes in the outer office of the Administrators Beach Resort and glances around for a secretary::
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::waiting outside the director's office with his party::
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ ::with Madred, looking around, noting the surroundings::
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::looks over at Ryan::
OPS_Srelak says:
% CTO: Understood.
FCO_Panthera says:
& ::stands with the XO and CNS::
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::outside the Director’s office.  Looks to her companions::  XO: Sir, what is your take on what is going on?
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::walks towards a gong:: CSO: Nice place... ::picks up the hammer of the gong and gives it a whack against the cylinder::
SO_Neru says:
% ::walks up to Ryan:: CTO: Sir, I've been sent to go with you by Commander Tsalea.
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ CO: Yes...  And no one to meet us.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& CNS: Honestly? I would think you'd have a better idea than I would. So far, it looks like the aggressiveness level of all these folk is way too high.
CTO_Ryan says:
% SO: Acknowledged.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::looks at the PADD::  OPS: It looks like the meeting is set to begin in a few minutes in the employee break room, this way, I think..... ::turns and walks off to the right::
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::looks out the windows at the view:: CSO: I'm sure someone will be along shortly, kinda hard to miss that gong.
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::turns to face the officer who just joined the two of them:: SO: I was assigned to work with the commander.  You would be...?
Host ScottB says:
<Butler> @ ::walking in hastily, slightly agitated at being called by the gong of all things::
Host CO_Madred says:
@ CSO: Who'd have thought that Bergan II had such a nice resort area.
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ CO: True... ::turns to see the butler::
CNS_Lorehani says:
& XO/FCO: Most definitely.  Something is agitating it too.  Through in an untimely death...  Situation could get volatile.  I wonder which group has to most to gain?
FCO_Panthera says:
& CNS: Well there is the big question.
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::sighs, and follows after Ryan::
SO_Neru says:
% OPS: I'm Lt. Neru, Science Officer. ::follows Ryan::
OPS_Srelak says:
% SO: I see.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& CNS: So you think there was foul play involved?
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::turns and nods at the butler:: Butler: I am Captain Madred of the Paula Greene ... this is my Chief Science Officer, Commander Tsalea. We're here to see the Head Administrator of the Bergan BioMedical Facility.
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ ::nods in response::
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::walks along a long hallway, peeking into open doorways, looking for the employee break room::
SO_Neru says:
% ::walks along the corridor, listening for a loud commotion... workers always makes a noise before or during meetings::
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::hesitates and chooses her words carefully:: XO:  It’s an avenue we have to consider.  His death is just too convenient considering the situation.  If I had a look at his med docs maybe I can say for sure.  Maybe I can find a heart condition or something.
Host ScottB says:
% ACTION: Various sounds of arguing and heated debate between shift supervisors can be heard down the hall from the CTO. Smells of very black coffee also wisp their way around the corner.
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::follows Ryan down the corridor, trusting her to find the workers::
SO_Neru says:
% ::smiles to himself:: CTO: I think they're up ahead...
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<Butler> @ ::looks the people over with a haughty "Butler-ish" air:: CO: This way...
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::looks to the end of the corridor and hears the commotion:: OPS/SO: Must be the place.  ::walks to the end of the corridor::
XO_Amendoeira says:
& CNS: We can ask for them... ::moves to the secretary:: Secretary: How long will the Director keep us waiting, miss?
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::turns and looks at Trina::  FCO:  You are awfully quiet...  what do you think ?
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ ::follows a step to the side and behind the captain::
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::smiles and nods at the Butler giving Tsalea a smile and a wave to follow the butler:: CSO: See, they're not so bad ... just gotta use a little butter with the butler is all.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::reaches the end of the corridor and peeks into the room where the loud voices are coming from then enters the room::
FCO_Panthera says:
& CNS: I wish I really knew what to think. But I am just trying to absorb all the information. As for the director it seems a bit odd that he died so suddenly.
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<Secretary> & ::looks up from her clanging keyboard:: XO: You are... Mr. Amandoooeeerah ::slowly pronounces those syllables, unfamiliar with the name:: I presume. Have a seat. The Director is behind schedule by about 5 minutes.
SO_Neru says:
% ::walks to the end of the corridor with Ryan and Srelak, wrinkling his nose at the smell of coffee::
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ ::quietly:: CO: And no bread?
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::nods:: FCO: Maybe once we answer that question we can move on.
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::follows Ryan in:: 
Host CO_Madred says:
@ CSO: Thank goodness ... bread doesn't exist anymore in the 24th Century, it's all bars and bricks of latinum now.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::cringes as the secretary murders his name pronunciation:: Secretary: Thank you..
SO_Neru says:
% ::enters the room::
FCO_Panthera says:
& CNS: There is hope.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::looks at the wrinkled nose of the SO:: SO: You think this is bad, you should smell a decomposing body.
SO_Neru says:
% ::gives a grim smile:: CTO: I have.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& CNS: Looks like we wait...
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<Supervisor 1> % All: ... Production Line 2 just isn't going fast enough. Why *should* they give us overtime if we're not working the regular hours anyway??? ::obviously in contradiction with some of his fellow supes and workers::
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::ignores the irrelevant discourse between the CTO and SO::
CNS_Lorehani says:
& XO/FCO: Looks like waiting is a favorite pastime at this facility.
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ CO: Not on all worlds.  ::her eyes search the place::  It is well appointed.  I do not see money wasted.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::moves to a position near the wall and stands, listening to the meeting::
SO_Neru says:
% ::stands at the back near Ryan::
FCO_Panthera says:
& ::stands by the others trying to be patient:: CNS: It would seem so yet at the same time everyone seems to be in a hurry...at least that is my impression when anyone has tried to speak with some of the others.
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::shrugs:: CSO: Would you expect anything else? After all, he is the Head Administrator for the facility. ::continues to follow the butler::
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<Sup 2> % ::flailing, precariously holding a cup of coffee:: Sup 1: We wouldn't have such production problems if they would've bitten the phaser and built that fifth plant! Now we're stuck with making up for the loss.
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<Sup 2> % ::last statement flings arms gesturing, ends up tossing coffee on the CTO behind him::
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::tries to dodge the incoming coffee but fails.  Looks down at the front of her uniform and frowns::
SO_Neru says:
% ::winces as Ryan gets splashed with coffee::
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<Butler> @ ::leads into a quiet, tropical open-air meeting area::
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::looks around the room to find a napkin or towel::
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::sighs quietly as the CTO is splashed::
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ CO: A place for relaxing and easing people’s concerns.
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::enters into the open are meeting area and suddenly feels terribly overdressed in his uniform in such a Caribbean environment:: CSO: I guess I should have worn my thong...
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::shrugs::
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<Director> & ::exiting with someone else:: ... thanks for your support. We'll talk soon. ::looks at XO:: Yes, Mr. Amen... ::has problems also:: Amendo... irah?
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ ::her eyes twinkle with humor::  CO: I will bring them for you next time we come.
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<Administrator Horent> @ ::taken aback, looks at his butler:: CO: Thong... Captain... !??!
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::stands up when the Director comes into the outer office. Muttering under her breath::  XO/FCO:  Finally...
FCO_Panthera says:
& ::has the good sense not to make a face and stands up straight::
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::walks to meet the Director:: Director: Amendoeira, Yes... It was difficult to manage to talk to you.
Host CO_Madred says:
@ Horent: Just a little joke between my Chief Science Officer and myself, Administrator. Allow me to introduce Commander Tsalea ... and I am Captain Madred of the Paula Greene.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::finds a napkin dispenser and pulls a few napkins out of it.  Dabs the coffee off her uniform::
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::falls in behind the XO::
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ ::nods::  Horent:  Administrator.
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::turns:: CTO: Do we have a job besides being unwilling receptacles of organic suspensions?
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<Supervisor 2> % ::finally turns around, noticing:: CTO: I apologize... We got caught up in ourselves.
FCO_Panthera says:
& ::steps over staying close to the XO::
XO_Amendoeira says:
& Director: This is our Counselor, Lt. JG Lorehani and our Flight Control Officer, Lt Panthera..
SO_Neru says:
% :;makes a note on his tricorder::
Host ScottB says:
<Director> & XO: Yes, well... It's been slightly busy around here, as you can imagine. Trying to keep this place in order on the brink of a strike, then Josh dies - may he rest in peace... It's a mess for me. ::motions to his PADD-stacked desk::
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::nods at the Director with a slight smile::
FCO_Panthera says:
& ::inclines head slightly::
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::glances at OPS:: OPS: We're here to listen and document their grievances.  ::throws the napkins in the waste dispenser and turns to Supervisor 2:: Supervisor 2: No problem, Sir.  It is only coffee.
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<Horent> @ ::motions to the table:: CO: Please, sit. Let's talk. ::butler enters with drinks and cigars::
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::moves into the office:: Director: A terrible loss, I’m sure.. How did your predecessor die, anyway?
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::pipes in::  Director:  I was very sorry to hear about Director Balmos.  Sudden was it?
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::holds out a chair for his wife::
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<Sup 1> % ::taking up the lead:: CTO: And you are... ?
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ ::takes the seat::
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::pushes his wife's chair in before taking his own:: Horent: Thank you, Administrator. You are aware that Director Balmos sent a message requesting our intervention in your labor dispute?
CTO_Ryan says:
% Supervisor 1: I am LtCmdr. Ryan, Chief of Security of the Federation starship USS Paula Greene.  This is our Operations Officer, Lt. Srelak and our Science Officer, Lt. Neru.  ::gestures to the others::
SO_Neru says:
% ::nods politely to the supervisors::
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<Director> & ::sitting behind his desk:: XO/CNS: It was natural. Josh sometimes got zealous with his products in the early days of the company and used himself as a testbed if no one was available. He finally succumbed to premature old age. He *was* 117, you know.
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::looks directly at the supervisors, as his name is mentioned::
CTO_Ryan says:
% Supervisor 1: And your name, Sir?
CNS_Lorehani says:
& Director: Premature old age?  Since I've never seen him, was he Vulcan?
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::raises eyebrow:: Director : I wouldn't call 117 premature for a human... Could you supply our medical staff with medical data on him I'm sure they would be interested in looking at his data.
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<Horent> @ CO: Of course. Josh Balmos... Quite the man. Actually was a founder, but loved working close to the people. The people loved him, too... until recently. We're just stressed with higher production orders.
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ Horent:  What did he do to lose their adoration?
Host CO_Madred says:
@ Horent: Right now I have groups meeting with representatives of both the Managers and Staff of the Bergan II BioMedical Facility. Obviously the Federation Council would like avoid anything that results in a slow down of production what with the recent plague outbreaks along the rim territories.
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::nods at Tsalea's question, it's a good one::
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<Sup 1> % CTO: Peter Quinnson, ma'am. ::obviously out of the loop:: What's with a Starfleet ship poking around the plant?
SO_Neru says:
% ::raises an eyebrow and makes more notes on the situation::
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<Director> & XO/CNS: Of course. He was human. CNS: But some of our products have been known to take humans near 150.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::offers her hand to Sup 1:: Supervisor 1: We are here at the request of former Director Balmos to act as mediators in your labor dispute.
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<Sup 2> % All: Excuse me, though. Break is over
FCO_Panthera says:
& ::listens to what is being said:: CNS: Very interesting.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::nods:: Director: Thank you director... Shall we then move on to what brings us here? What exactly is going on here?
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::raises her eyebrows::  FCO:  Very much so.
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::is also curious about why Balmos would suddenly fall out of favor with the workers and managers and waits for Horent to form his response::
CNS_Lorehani says:
& FCO: I wonder if the Director was taking any of those experimental drugs when he died.  Something to ponder.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::glances at Sup 2 as he declares the break time is over::
FCO_Panthera says:
& CNS: It is a thought and something to look into I am sure.
Host ScottB says:
<Horent> @ CO: Ah. Good. ::grimaces:: CSO: Not much. With our increased production orders, we were considering building a fifth plant to spread the load. Josh, along with some others on the Administration Board, didn't think it was going to be a permanent enough raise in product demand to warrant building it. The workers got ticked as they were apparently pushed for overtime. But they've been slacking the past year.
SO_Neru says:
% ::leans forward:: CTO: Perhaps we can take a look around their working environment?
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::turns to face the SO::
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::whispers:: SO: Yes, we will after we leave here.  Looks like they are going back to work anyway.  ::raises an eyebrow::
Host ScottB says:
<Director> & XO: I'm... Not sure what you mean. True, we're having this dispute over our contracts with the workers. That's due to resume tomorrow mid-day. The contract expires in a month.
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ Horent:  If you were going to build another plant, why not just higher the workers instead of placing the current ones on overtime?
OPS_Srelak says:
% SO: Lieutenant.  If the commander wants an opinion, from a junior science officer, she will probably give you one.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::whispers:: FCO, CNS : He has already agreed to supply us with Director Balmos’s medical records. We'll look into them later.
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::nods at the Commander::
SO_Neru says:
% ::nods:: CTO: Understood. I just find that working environments... the real ones, not those shown to visitors, give a very good picture of what's going on. ::blinks at Srelak::
FCO_Panthera says:
& ::nods at the XO::
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<Sup 1> % CTO: I'd be happy to take you around. I came into work early. I don't start for another hour.
SO_Neru says:
% OPS: I've found that offering opinions can be more effective.
Host CO_Madred says:
@ Horent: So what is keeping you from the negotiations table now, Administrator Horent?
OPS_Srelak says:
% SO: I see.
Host ScottB says:
<Horent> @ CSO: Building the plant, hiring the workers, raw materials... It's an extremely large capital investment, as you can imagine. Josh and the others just didn't feel we could recoup the losses in such a short spurt of extra demand.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::eyes the director, clearly confused:: Director: so the facility’s ability to supply the Federation is not at risk?
CTO_Ryan says:
% Supervisor 1: That is very good of you, Sir.  We are interested in observing your daily operations.  Kind of get a feel for the daily operations in your plant.  ::Smiles and glances at the SO and OPS::
SO_Neru says:
% ::turns his attention back to the sup and CTO::
Host ScottB says:
<Horent> @ CO: We declared a halt in negotiations about a week ago, before you were called in. It just got to a point where we were staring each other down across the table, and clearly weren't going to be able to get anything done
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ Horent:  I understand that.  But to do an extra shift with extra workers to cover the current need would be more logical if there was no visible future need for another plant.
Host ScottB says:
<Director> & XO: Err... Sure it could be at risk if the workers go on strike. We can't cover the production even with all of our salaried workers running 29/12.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::leans towards the SO and OPS and whispers:: OPS/SO: While we are taking the tour, first chance you get try to move into the rooms we are not taken into and see what you can find.
Host ScottB says:
<Director> & XO: I'm just unclear as to what you are wanting out of me. I'm only two days on the job mind you. I apologize. ::wry humor::
CNS_Lorehani says:
& Director:  Why don't you hire more workers?  That would solve your short-term labor problems?
SO_Neru says:
% ::nods at Ryan:: CTO: Aye.
OPS_Srelak says:
% CTO: Understood.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::looks back to Supervisor 1::
XO_Amendoeira says:
& Director: And... What are the worker's reasons for going on strike?
Host CO_Madred says:
@ CSO: Regardless, we're not here to worry about the decisions of the past but how best to bring everyone back to the negotiations table and proceed. Horent: In your own opinion, what issues are stopping the negotiations from proceeding right now?
Host ScottB says:
<Horent> @ CSO: Adding an extra shift would unbalance the current 5-shift pattern. We've tried, the supervisors didn't agree to it. It's almost like they were saying "we know we have increased demand, we know we have to work more to cover that demand, but we don't want to do it".
Host ScottB says:
<Sup 1> % CTO: Hope you don't mind getting your hands dirty possibly. ::tosses hard hats out as he walks towards a door leading to the catwalks::
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ ::nods, and returns to listening::
SO_Neru says:
% ::catches the head gear and puts it on::
Host ScottB says:
<Director> & ::picky people... would've thought I was being interviewed on a talk show with so many questions::
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::catches the hard hat and puts it on her head:: Supervisor 1: Not at all, it will go along with my coffee stained uniform.  ::follows the Supervisor out of the break room::
SO_Neru says:
% ::follows the rest out of the room::
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::takes the hat, and looks at it for a moment, before resigning to wearing it, and putting it on, as he follows the supervisor out::
Host CO_Madred says:
@ Horent: I'm curious ... would a Federation-secured loan to help offset the long term cost of the fifth facility help the situation at all? It seems that most of your people, with the exception of the late Director Balmos, are in favor of that approach. I also believe we could safely guarantee continued orders of your products to keep the facility open
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<Director> & CNS: There's no one left on this planet that is qualified to work. People, even the labor technicians, all have to go through a biomedical security clearance to ensure that no-one is of a background to... err... "taint" our products, shall we say.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& Director: Taint your products?
CNS_Lorehani says:
& Director: Yes, but StarFleet Medical would already have qualified people on hand not only that they would have a list of people qualified who are cleared and trusted.  Surely they could help a bit?
FCO_Panthera says:
& ::wonders what could possibly taint the product::
Host ScottB says:
<Director> & XO: The workers... They're simply tired. There are not enough of us to do the job... Well... There is, and we could do it, but it'd require us to simply work our butts off. We have whole families working here, dating back three generations. It's a family business, and no one wants to work extra if it cuts into his or her family time.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& Director: Director... I'm sure Starfleet would be more than happy to supply you with the manpower you need. After all, you are our main supplier for medical supplies.
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::glances at his wife, not like her to keep so quiet::
Host ScottB says:
<Horent> @ ::thinks... at a loss:: CO: I... I really don't know. Personally, as an Administrator, I wouldn't mind it. I fear, though, that if we take public funds, we'd be under the microscope for the foreseeable eternity.
SO_Neru says:
% ::follows along with the rest of the group, peering around::
FCO_Panthera says:
& Director: There are many species that could possibly fit in here and help out. And I am sure many of them wouldn't "taint" your product.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::has to shout above all the noise in the factory:: Supervisor 1: Tell me, Sir, what are some of the worker's grievances?
Host ScottB says:
<Sup 1> % ::yelling over the machinery racket:: CTO: Over there is our main biochemical vats... Here and here are our neural agents... ::walking along::
SO_Neru says:
% ::holds his tricorder next to him, taking readings::
Host ScottB says:
<Director> & FCO: To be frank... Who'd want to raise a family here? ::gestures out his window to the barren desert planet::
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::chuckles and stands:: Horent: You're already taking public funds, Administrator. After all, Federation worlds make up 95% of your customer base. ::glances at his wife:: Horent: Anyway, I think we have what we came for. We'll be returning to the Paula Greene now. I would ask that you join tomorrow morning at 1000 hours.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::looks to the vats and the containers containing the neural agents as she follows the Supervisor::
OPS_Srelak says:
% Sup: Tell me. would you not regard it as being more logical to supply us with ear protectors, and communication devices, in order that we could communicate more efficiently?  This noise is, quite literally, deafening.
FCO_Panthera says:
& Director: There are many species that live on just such dessert planets. They would already be acclimated to the climate.
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ ::stands quietly, stepping back::
Host CO_Madred says:
@ Horent: We'll be bringing representatives aboard from all three factions to try to get negotiations moving again. Also, I'd ask that you make Director Balmos' body available to my Chief Medical Officer so that a proper autopsy can be performed ... just so we can be sure no foul play was involved.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& Director: Director… The universe holds many kinds of lifeforms. What some call barren desert, some would call ideal land...
Host ScottB says:
<Horent> @ CO: 1000? I'll see what I can do. ::takes a final sip, motions to the butler:: Good day, Captain.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::nods at his FCO, since they had the same idea::
Host ScottB says:
<Sup 1> % ::snickering:: OPS: That takes the old-world fun out of it.
FCO_Panthera says:
& ::looks at the XO and nods with a slight smile::
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::nods at Horent and follows the butler back to their beam in point:: CSO: I think that went rather well...
Host ScottB says:
<Sup 1> % CTO: Complaints? Ohh... The usual. Higher demand, no higher compensation. More overtime. Less time with our family. Supposed "temporary" loss of benefits.
SO_Neru says:
% ::looks around, checking that his tricorder is getting readings::
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ CO: Yes.  And if the extra plant is the only question involved, your solution should end the problem here.
CTO_Ryan says:
% Supervisor 1: I see....  And what have you heard about the death of Director Balmos?
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::nods, but doesn't expect it will solve the issue:: CSO: With a little luck from our friends...
Host ScottB says:
<Director> & ::drawing blanks, frustrated:: XO: I really don't know. I used to be a shift supervisor. Being named Head Director is just a little sudden. I haven't taken the time to really look over available options.
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ CO: Friends?
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::smiles:: CSO: It's a line from an old song ... 'I get by with a little help from my friends'.
FCO_Panthera says:
& XO: There are several on the ship that could assist the director in this matter.
Host ScottB says:
<Sup 1> % ::stops suddenly, lowers head::
XO_Amendoeira says:
& XO: But form what you know of the situation, more manpower would ease the tension with the workers?
SO_Neru says:
% ::nearly bumps into the sup as he stops::
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::stops, looking at the Supervisor:: Supervisor 1: Sir?  Are you all right?
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::stops suddenly as the supervisor does::
CSO_Tsalea says:
@ ::nods::  CO:  I remember you playing it.  But did you have someone specific in mind?   Or first a report from the others to concur what we have heard is the underling reasoning?
Host CO_Madred says:
@ ::nods:: CSO: The others ... I want to see what they have to say. ::taps his combadge as they arrive back in the anteroom:: COM: Paula Greene: Two to beam up, Paula Greene.
SO_Neru says:
% ::scans the supervisor with his tricorder::
Host ScottB says:
<Sup 1> % ::somewhat to self:: Joshua Balmos... Good man. Very good. Very rare in the universe. Helped found the corporation, loaned money when we were in financial ruts... Stepped down from the Administration board to come work with us more. God save him...
Host ScottB says:
<Directors> & ::curls lip:: XO: Anything else I can help you with at the moment?
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::wonders as to the point of the monologue, but decides not to comment::
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::listens carefully to the Supervisor and doesn't respond, waiting to see if he can tell her something about the Director's death::
Host ScottB says:
<Sup 1> % ::looks back at the SO:: SO: Put it away. I'm fine.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::steps down from the transporter pad::  CO:  I am curious as well to what Lt. Neru brings back as samples.
SO_Neru says:
% ::smiles in apology and puts his tricorder away::
CTO_Ryan says:
% Supervisor 1: Was Director Balmos ill?
Host CO_Madred says:
::steps off the pad:: CSO: And I want to see what Doctor Jonas' comes up with when we get Director Balmos' body aboard. Why don't you head to sickbay and make the arrangements necessary to bring the late director's corpse aboard.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::nods:: CO:  I will also stay near at hand.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& Director: I think for now, you have given us more than enough information...
Host ScottB says:
<Sup 1> % CTO: Ill... Old... Whatever you want to call it. Medical pioneer. Pushed himself too hard. Found dead in his office, with one of his business partners still on the comm line.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::gets up:: Director: Thank you for your time director... We'll be in touch...
Host CO_Madred says:
::nods and watches her go::
OPS_Srelak says:
% Sup1: Did the business partner detail the moment of death?
Host ScottB says:
<Director> & ::nods, gets up and opens the door:: XO: Good day.
SO_Neru says:
% ::raises an eyebrow again, looking at Ryan:: Self: Interesting.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::nods:: Supervisor 1: How old was the Director?
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::stands up also, looking at the Director thoughtfully::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::as they leave the transporter room, she turns down the opposite direction to the nearest TL::
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::motions for everyone to go:: All: That went well...
FCO_Panthera says:
& ::nods at the director and follows the XO out::
Host ScottB says:
<Sup 1> % OPS: I'm a shift supervisor. I don't get into the specifics of business. That's just what I heard down the grapevine.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::after they exit the building:: *CO*: Captain... We're done here... Should we beam back to the ship?
FCO_Panthera says:
& XO: Perhaps. But he didn't seem too pleased with the offer of finding help...at least I didn't think so sir.
OPS_Srelak says:
% Sup1: How would we find out who the business partner in question was?
CTO_Ryan says:
% Supervisor 1: Do you know anyone who would want Director Balmos dead?
Host ScottB says:
<Sup 1> % CTO: 1... 115 maybe? Not really sure. He was always playful and wry about his age. "Old enough", you know, that kind of thing.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::as the TL moves, she goes back over what was said by Horent, curious as well what the others have discovered::
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::following the XO:: XO:  Aye it did Sir.  It struck me funny though, as a shift supervisor and only on the job a few days, you would think he would know more about the labor dispute especially from the labor side.  Loyalties don't dramatically change after a couple days.
FCO_Panthera says:
& CNS: Unless he was telling lies.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& FCO: He probably doesn't have the power or the will to give out opinions on outside help... We may have to take our offer a little higher up.
CNS_Lorehani says:
& FCO: That is possible.
FCO_Panthera says:
& ::nods at the XO:: XO: Aye sir.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::stepping off, she heads for sickbay.  Locating Jonas, she passes the orders along, assisting him in the set up::
Host ScottB says:
<Sup 1> % ::shaking head:: OPS: I don't know. ::looks over to the other side of the one production room as a worker is arguing with his sup:: Damn Carl anyway. Big mouth. Wouldn't follow an order if he had a phaser stuck in his mouth.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::pulls the PADD from her belt and makes some notes::
Host CO_Madred says:
::in a turbolift on his way to the bridge:: *XO*: Yes, Commander ... also, make sure that the representatives of your group are aware we'll be beaming them aboard at 1000 hours tomorrow.
SO_Neru says:
% ::blinks at the comment, but remains quiet::
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::stops, and doubles back towards the building:: *CO*: Yes sir.
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::stops and waits for the XO to return.  She slowly takes in her surroundings::
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::makes a mental note to check the supervisor’s own no-doubt-flawless work record::
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::makes a note to talk with "Carl" later:: Supervisor 1: And who was Director Balmos' business partner?
FCO_Panthera says:
& ::stands and waits::
CNS_Lorehani says:
& ::sighs:: FCO:  The trick now is to figure out how help a group of people who don't want help.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::re-enters the building, and heads to the secretary:: Secretary: I know the director is a very busy man, but would you tell him he's invited to attend a meeting at the Paula Greene tomorrow at 10am... I'm sure his superiors will be informed of such meeting...
Host ScottB says:
<Sup 1> % ::chuckle:: CTO: You're as densely persistent as your colleague. I don't know. I'm just a labor sup. Like I said, I don't get involved with business matters. ::hears a worker calling for him:: All: Excuse me. I must be going.
CTO_Ryan says:
% ::looks on as the supervisor just leaves them standing on the cat walk::
SO_Neru says:
% ::watches the sup's retreating back:: CTO: We go looking around?
Host ScottB says:
<Secretary> & ::looks up at the XO right in her face, almost has to scoot back a few centimeters in her chair to get comfortable:: XO: I'll leave him a note.
OPS_Srelak says:
% ::watches him go:: Self: Fascinating.
XO_Amendoeira says:
& ::exits the building and joins the others to be beamed up.
Host ScottB says:
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