Host Lea says:
Summary: The crew prepares to follow new leads, but time runs short. What will they choose?

~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin Safe Harbor: Mission 8 (11012.18)~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::half jogs to the station turbolift and enters from the docking ring level.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Leaving the lounge, she makes her way back to the ship and the waiting body.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@*CMO*:  Sierra, what is your location?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::takes a thoughtful sip from his coffee, wishing it was raktajino, trying to put the puzzle together::
Host Lea says:
<Attaché_Cmdr_Light> ::Makes her way down a corridor of the lounge deck, homing in on the Computer's report of Commander Power's location::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
TL: Deck 17.  ::Bends down and places his hands on his knees to catch his breath.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
*CO*: I am heading back to the ship to redo the autopsy... which means you have dinner tonight.  Apparently the doctor who did it is connected to the victim and did not mention that.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::walks into the Lounge, looking around for the others::
Host Lea says:
<MO_LtJG_G_Prinz> ::In the lounge, standing near the bar, taking a moment to reminisce as she looks over the bottles there::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@*CMO*:  I will meet you there.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods at Lt. Prinz and walks over to one of the tables to take a seat::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Arriving at the ship, she checks in with security and boards.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::exits his RR and heads for the TL::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Catches his breath wondering why this trip is taking so long,  Then notices the doors open.::  Self:  About time.
Host Lea says:
<MO_LtGM_G_Prinz>  ::Woken from her reverie by Varesh's acknowledgement, and kind of nods, offering a weak smile. Finally decides it about time for her to head out, and salvage what's left::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@:: Taking the lift to the medical, she steps off and heads for the double doors, pausing to check in and make sure everything was being prepared for the autopsy.::  MO:  Suzy, has the body been beamed aboard yet?
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Walks out of the turbo lift and makes his way to the lounge.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::steps out of the TL and heads toward medical::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
<MO Storm> CMO:  Not yet, Doctor.  The lab is almost ready though.  We were informed it was on its way.
Host Lea says:
<MO_LtJG_G_Prinz>  ::Turns away from the bar and heads out the door::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::enters sickbay and looks for Sierra::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: With Suzie following, she heads for one of the back rooms.  Putting her med kit on the cabinet, she removes her jacket and grabs a lab coat.::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Enters the lounge and looks around.::
Host Lea says:
<EO_Lt_R_Prinz>::Moves down the corridor, approaching the lounge doors::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Nearly knocks over Prinz as he enters.::  MO:  My apologies, Lieutenant.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks up as he hears voices, then stares off into the middle distance again. Something was missing but he didn't know what could be the 'lost' piece of the puzzle::
Host Lea says:
<MO_LtJG_G_Prinz> ::Smiles a bit, catching her balance, and nods:: CEO: No problem, Ensign.  ::Steps back a bit to give some more space::
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::Gives CNS  Varesh the PADD with the report on Salley and the copy of the computer virus that disrupted security::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::locates Sierra and heads over to her::  CMO:  So, what preliminary report do you have?
Host Lea says:
<Attaché_Cmdr_Light > ::Turns a corner, making the final approach toward the lounge::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks up in surprise as the PADDs get put in front of him:: XO: Thanks. Lemme read this and we can take it from there. ::quickly gets absorbed by the information::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Steps around Prinz and pulls out a mass spectrometer and begins scanning the lounge looking for anything out of place.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: motions to the PADD on the counter::  CO:  Not much more then we had told you before... at least as far as the autopsy.  With the connection between the victim and the examiner, I need to redo this.  We had until this point run out of suspects.  At least, they all had alibis.
Host Lea says:
<MO_LtJG_Prinz> ::Glances over the men in the lounge once more, and quickly puts them out of her mind, turning away and stepping out of the lounge::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO:  So what are your feelings telling you that you may find when you re-do your exam?

@ACTION: The body of George Salley materializes upon the autopsy table.

CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: lifts a brow at her husband::  CO:  Feelings, captain?  :: turns toward the table as she hears a transporter.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO:  Yes.  I mean, something must be telling you that you might have missed something.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: nodding to Suzie, she approaches the table and looks the body over.::  CO:  The examiner and his staff were very welcoming, surprisingly so.  But that means nothing.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO:  Is there anything I can help with Sierra?

ACTION: The telepathic officers present in the lounge detect a quickly approaching source of intense rage.

CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Turns off the device and looks around.::  CNS:  Well, this is practically useless waiting around here.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ CO: I am not sure that I will find anything.  But all bases should be covered and this one stands as a loose end.  :: she looks up at her husband.::  Not at the moment... unless you see something that I might not.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CNS:  I wonder if they will let me take a look at the victims quarters?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks up:: CEO: I'm sorry? ::waves the PADD he's reading as explanation:: Uhm, are you involved with the investigation? I thought only the Andromeda crew were...
Host Lea says:
<Attaché_Cmdr_Light> ::Draws within several meters of the lounge, noticing Prinz a ways ahead of her::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: With Suzie, they quickly begin, starting backwards with tests that would not normally be done.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::scans the body visually::  CMO:  There is nothing visually obvious that I can see.
Host Lea says:
<EO_Lt_R_Prinz> ::Reaches the lounge doors just as his wife steps out...and bull-rushes her, slamming her back against the corridor bulkhead, then striking her firmly across the face, knuckle taut as his fingers are wrapped tightly about the handle of a phaser::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Extends his hand.::  CNS:  Sorry Sir.  I'm Ensign McQuade.  The Andromeda's new CEO.  I just got my orders a few minutes ago.
Host Lea says:
MO: You no-good, unfaithful, lying slut!  ::Strikes her a second time, drawing blood:: After everything I've done for you! Everything I gave up for you! ::Hits her again with each inflection::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Turns to look at the disturbance in the front of the Lounge.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: As they work, she sees nothing so far to dispute the original examination.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::hears someone being hit and then the voice. Jumps up and runs towards the door, slamming into the EO as he reaches the corridor::
Host Lea says:
<Attaché_Cmdr_Light> ::Grimly drops to one knee, pulling her phaser and leveling it at Rand:: EO: Lieutenant Prinz! Stand down, Now!
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Hands Suzie a few samples to begin tests on.::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Runs to the group grabbing the MO and rushing her back behind the bar.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::steps back for a moment:: *CNS*:  Varesh, how's the investigation going?

ACTION: As Varesh slams into the group, Rand and Gloria are knocked to the floor, before McQuade can intervene. Rand scrambles for his phaser as Gloria collapses to the deck.

Host Lea says:
<Attaché_Cmdr_Light> ::Watches the scene become more messy, and remains in place, keeping her phaser trained::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::slaps his badge as he scrambles to apprehend Rand:: *CO*: I'm in the middle of something. A new development. ::yells:: Light: Stun him, if you hit me, its OK!
Host Lea says:
<EO_Lt_R_Prinz> ::Grabs his phaser and wraps his arm around Gloria's neck, holding the phaser there:: CNS: BACK. OFF!
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Missing the MO all together he stumbles to his feet.  He uses his engineering kit as a weapon across the back of the EO's head.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::senses trouble with Varesh::  CMO:  There seems to be a bit of trouble going on with Varesh.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::steps back:: EO: Lieutenant. Please let her go. Whatever you think it is, you only have half the information.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@*SEC*:  Have a team converge on the SB lounge...immediately!

ACTION: The EO is hit squarely on the side of the head, causing his phaser to go off, but his arm is jerked slightly away from Gloria's temple, instead charring a bit of the wall near Light before he can recover.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::jumps forward and grabs the phaser, twisting it out of the EO's grip::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Looks up and then nods, going back to her work.  She trusts the counselor and her husband to see that things are put to rights.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@CMO:  I trust you have everything under control here.  I am heading to the starbase.  ::turns to leave::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: simply nods::
Host Lea says:
<EO_Lt_R_Prinz> CEO: Arrrgh! Gods, that hur-- ::As he's attacked by the CNS, he holds tightly to the phaser, wrangling over it with Varesh, Gloria slipping from his grip::
Host Lea says:
<MO_LtJG_G_Prinz> ::Clambers backwards, into McQuade, still stunned from the assault::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::fights dirty and drives the heel of his palm into the EO's chin, dropping slightly and punching him in the solar plexus::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Waits and notices Gloria slip free and this time grabs he firmly around the waste and takes her behind the bar to cover.::
Host Lea says:
<SEC> *CO*: They're on the way, Captain.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@::steps into the TL and takes it to the docking port::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CO: It's the medical officer's husband. He just tried to kill her, I'm busy fighting him at the moment.~~~ Light: Stun him, damn you!
Host Lea says:
<Attaché_Cmdr_Light> ::Makes her way closer to the fight, trying to keep her phaser trained on the moving Prinz::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
<MO Storm> CMO:  There is nothing here out of the ordinary.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
MO_Prinz:  Wait here.  ::Takes a rag out of his engineering kit and hands it to her.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
MO:  Except for the fact there are no fingerprints, just bruising.  And the fingerprints are rather thick... more like someone wearing thick gloves.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@~~~CNS:  I am on my way!~~~
Host Lea says:
<EO_Lt_R_Prinz> ::Grunts, momentarily stunned by Varesh's attack, but maintains enough senses to slam his foot into Varesh's knee::

ACTION: Half dozen security officers converge on the scene of the fight, their weapons drawn. One officer notices Light is also ready to fire, and nods to her.

CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grunts as his knee is kicked, keeping the hand with the phaser firmly in his grip. He falls to his uninjured knee and punches the EO again, this time a lot lower than the solar plexus::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Stands and vaults over the bar and grabs Rand's phaser hand as well twisting it backwards.::

ACTION: As Prinz falls to his knees at Varesh's feet, the 6 security officers and Light all open fire, stunning Varesh and Prinz, who collapse to the deck.

CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
<MO Storm> CMO: That kind of assassination style works better with bare hands.  The individual would have to be fairly strong to succeed.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
@*SB_OPS*:  See if you can get a lock on EO_Prinz and beam him directly to the brig!
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::drops to the deck, stunned::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@:: Walks around the body once more.::
Host Lea says:
<EO_Lt_R_Prinz>  ::Crumples sideways::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::starts running up the corridor and heads for the lounge::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Left holding a phaser as the other two fall around him.  Not moving in fear of more phaser blasts.::
Host Lea says:
<Attaché_Cmdr_Light> ::Stands again and scrambles to the sides of Varesh and Prinz::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: picks up a PADD and inputs a few numbers.::
Host Lea says:
<Security-Team-Head>  ::Motions to a couple officers to lift Prinz to take him to the brig:: *Security office*: Prinz has been apprehended.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::arrives just outside the doors to the lounge::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::still crumpled in a heap::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Hands the phaser to one Commander Light.::  Light:  Here, hang onto this.   ::Moves away and back to the bar to check on Gloria.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::he sees that the situation has finally been taken care of and notices Varesh and heads toward him::  CNS:  V, you need medical attention.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Kneels down beside Gloria.::  Gloria:  Its all clear now ma'am.  Are you okay?
Host Lea says:
<Attaché_Cmdr_Light> ::Accepts the phaser from McQuade, looking down a bit helplessly on Varesh, hitting her combadge:: *Starbase_Medical*: Medical team to outside Deck 17 lounge, stat.
Host Lea says:
<MO_LtJG_Prinz> ::Sniffling a bit, still clearly shaken, she presses her face to McQuade's shoulder::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::leans down to help Varesh up and brings him to a chair::
Host Lea says:
<Security_Officers> ::Lift Prinz's body by the arms, and pause, glancing to each other:: Security_Head: Sir, something's not right...
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Awkwardly puts his arm around her and pats her back.::  Gloria:  Its all okay now.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Winces as a few drops of blood stain his uniform shirt.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::slumped  in the chair::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ *CO*: We are looking for someone between 1.7 to 1.8 meters in height who is very strong; he wore gloves.
Host Lea says:
<Security_Team_Head> ::Looks at Prinz's form critically. Presses his fingers beneath his chin...and shakes his head, hitting his combadge:: *Starbase CMO*:  We've got one heading to the morgue, Karth.
Host Lea says:
<Security_Team_Head> *CMO*: He was only stunned. We'll need a report on what happened.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Help Gloria to her feet.::  Gloria:  We need to get you to sick bay and have someone more qualified then me check you out.  CO:  We need to get Gloria some medical attention.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  From what I gather, it is the MO's husband.  He has been apprehended.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ *CO*: Motive?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::not knowing who the CEO is::  CEO:  Then I suggest you get her there quickly.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  Aye Sir.  Shall I take her to the Andromeda or station sickbay?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  I am not sure what the motive was since I am just arriving here.
Host Lea says:
<MO_LtJG_Prinz> ::Gets shakily to her feet, dabbing the rag against her bleeding jaw and cheekbone, flinching at the pain:: CEO: Th--thank you..
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ *CO*:  Have security look for some gloves either in his quarters or his work station.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO:  This is a matter for SB personnel.  Their sickbay is closer.
Host Lea says:
<Security_Officers> ::Carry EO Rand Prinz away, down the corridor toward the turbolift::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Acknowledged.  ::looks over at Security and nods to them to search Prinz' quarters::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Nods still helping Gloria through the bar.::  CO:  Aye Captain.  I'll report back once I've dropped Gloria off at starbase sickbay.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks briefly at the CEO and nods::
Host Lea says:
<Attaché_Cmdr_Light> ::Watches the security personnel depart one direction, and McQuade and Gloria head off shortly after them.  Shakes her head as she looks back to the CO and CNS::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Slowly moves out of the lounge and into the turbolift with Gloria.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ MO:  I think we are done here.  Finish cleaning up.

ACTION: The two security officers with Prinz' limp body start to enter the turbolift with McQuade and Gloria...but glance at Gloria and step back, waiting for the next lift.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Sierra, I'm having Varesh transported directly to sickbay.  I'd rather you tend to him then the personnel on the SB.

ACTION: A starbase medical team arrives at the aftermath of the attack, drawing close to the slumped form of Varesh, with medical tricorders.

Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*Andromeda_OPS*:  Transport Varesh directly to sickbay.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: concerned, but does not voice it as she has no idea what has occurred.::  *CO*:  I will be waiting him.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: Alters her course and prepares for the counselor.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Andromeda_OPS> *CO*:  Understood.  ::locks onto Varesh and energizes::

ACTION: Varesh dematerializes from the starbase, and rematerializes in the Andromeda's sickbay, on Biobed 2.

CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Arrives at the Stations sickbay and helps Gloria to a biobed.::  Gloria:  Is there anything I can get you before the medical staff take over?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
@::still unconscious, appearing on biobed 2::
Host Lea says:
<Attaché_Cmdr_Light> CO: Captain.  ::Nods, wistfully, and turns away::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::glances over toward Light and nods briefly::
Host Lea says:
<MO_LtJG_Prinz>::Takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself:: CEO: N-No. I'll--- ::Slumps a bit, the reality of everything striking her once more:: --No.  Thank you.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Keeps her steady.::  Gloria:  I hate to ask this, but do you have any reason why your husband would fly off the handle like that?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ :: as soon as Varesh arrives, she begins checking him out.  Talking to the unconscious man....::  CNS:  You know my friend, counselors are supposed to be pacifists.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::watches as SB security step in to finish up things in the lounge::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::heads out of the lounge and back towards the ship::  *CMO*:  What's the diagnosis on Varesh?
Host Lea says:
<MO_LtJG_Prinz> ::Sniffles once more, a stricken expression on her face:: CEO: H--he thought I w--was cheating on him.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
Gloria:  And why would he think that?
Host Lea says:
<MO_LtJG_Prinz> CEO: Be--...because-- ... ::Buries her bloodied face in her hands, overwhelmed by the mess she made::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@*CO*:  Minor contusions and the results from a phaser.  He will be fine from those.  However, he has damaged his knee.  I will need to do some repair work on that and he will need to stay off of it for a week.
Host Lea says:
<MO_Ens_Jeffries> ::Approaches Prinz and McQuade:: CEO: I'm sorry, Sir. I need a few moments with Doctor Prinz to see to her injuries.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CMO*:  Leave it to Varesh to find any way he can to get some time off!  I will be there momentarily.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
@ *CO*:  Acknowledged.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Nods.:  Jeffries:  Of course.  Take good care of her and see that she gets some counseling.
Host Lea says:
<MO_Ens_Jeffries> ::Glances over Prinz affectionately, then back to McQuade:: CEO: Definitely.
Host Lea says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Pause Mission Safe Harbor~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

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