Host Lea says:
Summary: The crew of the USS Andromeda continues to uncover facts and connections related to the death of Bartender Salley...but are they the right ones? Only time will tell.
Host Lea says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin Safe Harbor (Andromeda): Mission 6 (11012.04)~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@*XO*:  Conor, there's not much going on over here...can you use any help?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
*CO*: Sure, I could do with a bad cop.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@*XO*:  You'd probably make a better bad cop...but I'll head that way.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Standing next to the first officer, she listens to the conversation, lifting a brow at the good cop bad cop routine.::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CMO: If you were to punch me with your left hand in the face, where would the blow land?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Eyes the height if the first officer, considers her own height and at least equal strength, and lightly touches him on the face.::  XO:  About here.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::looks around the bridge::  Aaron:  You have the bridge.  ::enters the TL::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@<Aaron>  CO:  Aye.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CMO: Mardsden has a bruise on his right eye while Light has a bruise on the back of her left hand. Can you scan his face to see if there is any skin particles left over who can identify who it came from?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@<Aaron> ::moves into the big chair::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: simply nods::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::arrives at the docking port and nods to security as he heads off the ship::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CMO: Can you go in now and just scan him while the CO is heading over?  Say nothing.
SMO_LtJG_Prinz says:
::Pacing around in questioning room 03, wringing her hands distressedly::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Waiting for Conor to lead, she listens to Varesh's report: that no one saw their victim at any of the nice restaurants, she lifts a brow.::  XO:  I can do that.  And as the restaurants are out and it is not logical to put much effort into oneself, that would leave he had dinner with someone special.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Pulling out her medical scanner, she started to exit the room for the one Mardsden was in.::
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Sitting back in questioning room 07, arms crossed indignantly::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
~~~CMO: Check his arms for any type of marking which indicates he strangled Salley, or odd marks.~~~
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Without making any indication she had heard the first officer, she nods a thanks to the security officer and steps over to the table.::  SOPS:  Lieutenant, I am Doctor Sky.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::finds his way to the interrogation rooms and pauses briefly outside before entering::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Visually she scans the man, while making quick adjustments to her scanner for his species.::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::sees the CO and whistles at him to come over here::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks over at Conor and heads towards him::  XO:  What's the update?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods her head to his right eye::  SOPS:  I believe the saying is, you have a nice shiner. ::Quickly completes the scan.::
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Just kicks his feet up onto the table:: CMO: Whatever.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: This whole thing stinks. Light was involved in some sort of classified op aboard the station. Can you press the Admiral for a copy of the files?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: Mardsden has a bruise light someone punched him, Light has a bruise on her hand. She ran after some officer who I saw lost in the Jefferies tubes earlier
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
SOPS:  Care to share how you received it?  Female issues?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::takes in a deep breath::  XO:  I can certainly try Conor.  Not sure if he'll oblige.
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
::Sits at his desk in the main security office, outside the interrogation areas, filling his own reports and going over others::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Has anyone telepathically tried to find out what happened?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: I'll keep pressing people until I get something, but I think we should be keeping a very close eye on Light. I've asked ship ops to track her movements.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: Not yet, I can ask the CMO to break into his mind while we press him
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As she talks, she sends the data back to the lab for analysis.::
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Grunts:: CMO: It's personal.  ::His eyes flicker to the window momentarily, before resuming his (barely) passive-aggressive staring over her shoulder::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  A wise precaution.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
SOPS:  How personal is personal?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Has this Mardsden been forthcoming as to how he got this bruise?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As she hears a quiet bleep, she looks down and mentally nods to herself.::  ~~~~ XO:  DNA matches Light and SEC Jeffries ~~~~
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Glances, unmoving at Knight-Sky:: CMO: Not "sleeping with it" personal.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::notices SEC Jeffries down the corridor:: SEC: You get down here now
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Flips some imaginary goo off his finger:: CMO: If that's what you're implying.
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
::Raises an eyebrow and stands::  XO:  Is there some problem, Sir?  ::Begins crossing the room toward Power::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CO: I'm hoping to push him and watch this...
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
SEC: Lift up your sleeves and show me your arms
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
SOPS:  Not at all, just clarifying what you meant by personal as that comes on many levels, especially when a man is dead.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::wonders what Conor is up to::
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
::After combing the barkeep's quarters for a few hours, Othello and Felicia compare notes.::
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
XO:  Eh... Yes, Sir.  May I ask why?  ::Looks totally bewildered, but does as he's ordered anyway, taking off his uniform jacket and rolling up his sleeves::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Reading the body language he chooses to show, suggests the man is not concerned, more annoyed then anything... perhaps disgusted, but confident this will pass.::  SOPS:  Two people hit you... in the same area.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Have you found something significant?

ACTION: Jeffries' rolled up sleeves reveal massive and generally battered hands, with bruises of differing states of healing.

XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
SEC: Attaché Light is blaming you for bruising her hand. Anything you'd like to tell us about this ::checks his arms up and down::
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
TO: Well, Felicia, what do you think we have? ::Exhales and heads for the door.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::is a bit taken aback at all the marks on the SEC's hands::
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
XO:  Commander Light?  The woman who was in here a few minutes ago questioning Mardsden?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
~~~CO: Can you get anything off him telepathically?~~~
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
SEC: Yes. Quite a nice set of hands you've got there.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::takes a second to see if he can make out anything from Jeffries::
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
<TO Lt.Thorson> ::Growls slightly::  CTO:  Bah, Not much. I'm sure we have documented whatever station security has on file. We should look elsewhere.
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
::Turns his hands over and looks at the backs and fronts::  XO:  I box, Sir.  They actually look a little better than usual.  ::Smiles slightly, a little bit of pride evident, then flexes his fingers and grimaces slightly::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  I'm just getting a sense of nervousness.  But that could be understandable considering the circumstances.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
SEC: I thought you wear gloves boxing?
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Grumbles:: CMO: Done with your scans yet, woman? I've had enough harassment from you guys.
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
XO:  Gloves only do so much, Sir.  And I usually only work the bags with them off.  ::Smiles a bit more at that::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Shows no response to his rudeness::  ~~~~ XO:  Shall I stay to annoy the man further and await your company or leave?~~~~
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
TO: I can see that. Though that nearly empty bottle o' bourbon has piqued my interest, I don't think that they noted anything 'bout that. Let's collect that and scan it a bit closer. We'll share our findin's with SSEC.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
~~~CMO:  Everything okay over there?~~~
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
~~~CMO: I have someone in the other room I need a scan done on~~~
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Kicks his feet against the desk, shoving it a few inches away from him, in impatience::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ CO:  Mardsden is belligerent, nothing I could not handle if need be.  Other then that, I gather I need to make another scan.  I will join you shortly.~~~~
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
SEC: Here is what I think, I think you know Light better then you're letting on. Salley was found dead and she thinks Mardsden is behind it, she recruited you and you both went to work on Mardsden. Unfortunately someone hit him in the face leaving a very obvious bruise. What do you think of that?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
SOPS:  I am told patience is a virtue, especially in the type of work you do.  :: with a nod, turns to leave::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::makes his way over to the room where Sierra is::
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Shrugs his eyebrows and unfolds, then refolds his arms::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::meets up with Sierra just outside the door::  CMO:  He saying anything?
SMO_LtJG_Prinz says:
::Continues pacing around in room 03, wringing her hands distressedly::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: As she joins the other two men, she catches the last part of the first officers accusation.::
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
<TO Thorson> CTO: Aye. ::Collects the bottle and logs it as evidence.:: The two officers leave the room and head off to the station's brig.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO:  No... he is rather confident this is going to blow over soon.  I did not press him with questions so much as I wanted to read his reactions.
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
::Blinks::  XO:  I--  ::Glances away a moment, his voice getting a bit quieter, then looks back to him::  Okay, yeah...I maybe took a whack at Mardsden -- but it was late last night, once I got through filing the report for Salley at the bar, when he was breaking stuff.  He was really swacked...got a little difficult.  ::Shakes his hand slightly::
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
TO: I have word that they have a suspect in custody, I want to talk with them, find out what they may, or may not know.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods at Sierra and enters the room with Mardsden::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
SEC: What time was this and was Light with you?
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
TO: We'll drop that bottle off at SSEC an' have 'em give it good once over. With any luck, that bottle'll be the pivot in this case.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods::  SOPS:  Lieutenant.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: standing by the first officer, she listens.::
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
::Tilts his head a moment, thinking::  XO:  Probably around...2345 hours, maybe midnight or a little after.  ::Looks back, firmly::  But so far as that Commander Light goes, she wasn't ever with me anywhere.  I've never even seen her before this morning.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
SEC:  Before your... differences, the man was unmarked?
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
<SOPS2_Ens_Johnson> *CTO*: Commander Knight, I was told to forward information to you on the security problems as soon as we tracked it down.
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
::Nods once, for the first time realizing that the doctor was even present::  CMO:  Um... ::Thinks back::  Yeah, I'm pretty sure.  I mean, he looked pretty bad...hair was a mess, bloodshot eyes, red nose...but like I said, he was hitting the bottle pretty hard and had been for a while.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
SEC: So it was just you involved in this, nobody ask you to do it? Just some good old fashion revenge?
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
<TO Thorson> ::Steps into the SSCE office.:: SEC: We need a deep scan of this bottle. We found it in Salley's quarters and have logged it as evidence. Please make the results your priority and inform us immediately of what you find. ::Hands the bottle to the SEC officer and departs.::
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
*SOPS2*: Go ahead.
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Glances at the Captain and just coughs::
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
XO:  Revenge?  No way.  I went to question him after he wrecked the bar and took off.  He swung and missed at me, and I knocked him on his can.  ::Quickly adds::  Sir.  ...Didn't really talk to him much more than that;  couldn't get anything more out of him.  He was too drunk.  ::Shakes his head::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  What he says pretty much fits in with Mardsden's contusions.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walks over to where Mardsden is sitting and in one swift movement, takes his hand and knocks Mardsden's legs off the table and watches him tumble to the floor::  SOPS:  Whatever happened to coming to attention when a superior officer enters the room?
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
::The two enter the brig.:: All: What do we have?
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
<SOPS2_Ens_Johnson> *CTO*: Yes, sir. We tracked the problems down to a virus planted in the depths of the computer. It had to have been added manually, and we run daily checks that would've caught it. The last diagnostic was run last night, at twenty-two hundred hours. Next one won't be run until tonight.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
SEC:  In your opinion, was Mardsden in any shape to assassinate someone?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
CMO: Scan his hands when you get a chance as well. Want to see if there are hidden clues
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
::Looks over, seeing yet somebody else he doesn't know, and wonders why on earth the Starbase lets these people march around like they own the place...then looks back to the doctor::  CMO:  Ma'am, I'm no doctor, but in my opinion, the guy was hardly in any shape to lift a glass to his mouth anymore, let alone assassinate someone.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Opens up the medical scanner, makes a minor adjustment and looks at Jeffries to lift his hands.::
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Winded slightly as he hits the floor but practically bounces to his feet, the intensity and anger and bitterness practically bowling the Captain over telepathically:: CO: Haven't seen a superior officer in quite some time.  ::Wipes his forehead with the back of his sleeve, taking a step back from Knight lest he get himself in some real trouble::
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
*SOPS2*: That's a rather stark discovery. I want security officers to keep a regular guard by all computer core accesses and inside of each core access chamber. I also want security checks on all terminals with access to vital systems.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ CO: It is unlikely that Mardsden was in any condition to assassinate Salley.  Kill yes, but not assassinate.  That would take more coordination and skill.~~~~
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: closes the medical scanner and looks at Conor::  XO:  Scans support what he is saying.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walks up to Mardsden, takes his forearm to his neck and pins him up against the wall::  SOPS:  Well, maybe it's time you WERE reacquainted with one.
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
::A little bit wearily...has been on duty now for about sixteen hours, and is starting to look a bit haggard::  XO/CMO:  Is there anything else I can do for you, Sirs?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
SEC: You aren't going anywhere. You will be charged with assault once I fry some other fish. Sleep here if you want but you're not leaving.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Sensing off balance with her husband, looks through the viewing window and lifts a brow but says nothing.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS:  Now we can do things the hard way, or we can do this a bit more diplomatically.  Either way, we'll find things out one way or the other.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::senses Sierra::
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
XO:  Sir, with all due respect, you're in no position of authority to tell anyone who will be charged with what.  ::Rolls up his sleeves and puts his jacket back on::  I'm talking with the C-SEC when he comes on duty;  he'll make that decision, not you.  ::Turns and walks back to his desk::
CTO_Cmdr_Knight says:
<TO Thorson> Brig Watchman: Who is the suspect?
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Grunts in shock at first, and struggles to regain his footing:: CO: Wha----tever.  ::Pushes Knight off enough to speak more clearly, at least to spit out his words with sufficient revulsion and spite:: Useless Commanding Officers Club, sending everyone else to do their "dirty work," then getting away clean.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Lifts a brow, wondering when rank was dismissed, station or otherwise.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SOPS:  Well, fortunately at the rate you are going, you'll never get to that club.  And unless you'd care to be kicked out of SF completely, you'll cooperate.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::picks up the SEC and pins him against the wall:: SEC: I don't know where the hell you came from or who you think you are. I'm doing this work for the Admiral and where I come from we respect our officers. Now drop the attitude before I drop you.
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Eyes the CO with a slight modicum of respect...as least he's doing this himself, rather than sending lackeys:: CO: Whatdaya wanna know?
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
::Calmly::  XO:  Sir, I'm just telling you the regs.  You don't have jurisdiction here, and you know it as well as I do.  The Admiral said you could assist with the investigation, and we're cooperating as best we can.  But trying to intimidate me isn't going to win you any points, Sir...
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::eases off Mardsden and steps back::  SOPS:  Well, at least this is a start.  We're just trying to find out what is going on.  What can you tell me about that bruise of yours?
SEC_LtJG_Jeffries says:
XO:  ...and it might just get you rung up on charges.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks from one command officer to the other and wonders ironically what the two of them drank recently, but as with the captain, she says nothing at the moment.::
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Clears his throat again, but doesn't rub the spot the CO had nearly crushed:: CO: Brush up with him. ::Chucks his thumb out the door towards the officers arguing with Jeffries::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::nods to Mardsden::  SOPS:  Understood.  Can you tell me what precipitated it?
SOPS_Lt_Mardsden says:
::Brushes his arms off:: CO: It's hazy... He was pestering me, and I took a swing at him, and.... it all just happened from there.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
SEC: Assault and obstruction of justice will affect you worse then me being a little strong.

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