SM_James says:
Summary: For some, a second chance. For most, their first. For one, their last. Such is the story of the new USS Claymore.

After eight weeks, six of them spent in a less than comforting limbo, the former members of the Claymore's crew--and a few new faces--are ordered to present themselves.

This could end badly. Or it could not end at all.

Star Trek: A Call to Duty presents: the USS Claymore

in: "Phoenix Rising"

Episode 1: "Reunification" (12101.09)

=/\= Begin Mission =/\=

CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::In the sector command area of Deep Space Three, PADD in hand, reading...a little early for his appointment, and not really sure whether he ought to be expecting anyone else::
SM_James says:
SCENE: The time is now 0829. Personnel are filing into the sector command offices as instructed. Late does not look good on your file on day zero.
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
 ::enters the admiral's orderly's room::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Walking down the hall with her friends and other classmates::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She makes her way to the Sector Command Offices knowing that time is near. As she arrives, she looks around noticing all that is around her::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Enters the Command Offices, not really sure why he's there, other than the PADD that said "BE THERE"::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::Makes her way to the Command Offices, hoping she’ll arrive in time for the meeting, still not quite used to being on a space station out on the frontier::
SM_James says:
Scene: A table is set out in the center of the room. On it, a tray of assorted food and drink is laid out--somebody, apparently, takes their meetings seriously. Or maybe it's just too early.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::Fong looked up as his PADD gave a ‘meeting reminder’ chime.  He wasn’t supposed to have a meeting today.  He hadn’t had a meeting for weeks.  He cursed to himself as he marked down the most recent number on one of the crates of self-sealing stem bolts and checked the PADD’s screen. 'Meeting with Admiral McKenzy in 0 minutes' ::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: It seemed odd to see so many familiar and unfamiliar faces together.  Far better then her first day at the academy where all were strangers.::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::sees the clerk motion to the room next to the orderly room and enters ::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She walks over to the table and takes a seat at one of the vacant chairs::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Moves over to the table and takes a seat as well::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::gets up from a chair as people start to come into the room. She snaps to attention as a Commander steps into the room:: CNS: Commander.
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::sees Lt. Hawk, move over to sit next to him and slaps him on the back as he sits down:: CTO: How you doin', buddy?  Great night.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: The three of them takes a seat near the back with some of the other ensigns following::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::lowers her head and closes her eyes momentarily as she mentally plays through different scenarios.  Realizing that others have started to sit, she slides into a seat.::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::Quietly takes a near next to the MO, avoiding eye contact with the others gathering in the room, mimicking the MO’s low-key head-down posture whilst. She brushes aside a loose dreadlocked strand of white hair from her face awaiting what’s next::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::skimming through the PADD he found the message to report tucked into a folder that it shouldn’t have gone to.  A message he had been waiting for and now he was clearly going to be late. The Ferengi blinked hard trying to clear his mind.::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She looks over at the CMO and smiles:: CMO: Good day, Lieutenant. At ease, please. ::She did not expect that at all::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Looks up with a grin:: FCO:  T’alin!  Good to see you again!  Any idea why we're here?
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
CTO:  Not specifically.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Nods:: FCO:  Yep, me too.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::standing slowly, he looked down at the wrinkled mess of his uniform and shrugged, better at least make an effort. He brushed the top layer of filth from his uniform trousers, very much a moot point given the level of dirt caked onto and into the once black pants.::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She notices Lieutenant Hawk from the previous evening. She is quite curious as to all of their roles at this meeting::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Looks over as Jeyina who sat down and quickly got up.::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Gives a brief nod to the FCO recognizing him from the night before::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::notices the human female he was talking to the previous evening and smiles::  MO:  Um. Hi! I.. after you left... I realized I didn't get your name and I felt terrible about that. I was hoping we'd bump into each other again.
SM_James says:
ACTION: The door opens one last time, and a woman in her late 50's strides in. Her eyes, a hard blue-grey, scan the room as though hunting. She makes her way toward the head of the table.
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Snaps to attention::  Aloud:  Admiral on deck.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Gives Cmdr. Campbell a polite nod and smile::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::notices the rank and stands ::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Starts to speak to the FCO, but is stopped by the Admiral coming in.  Stands::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::Springs immediately to attention, second nature now from four recent years of Starfleet Academy discipline::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She stands at attention as the Admiral enters the room::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Stands as the Admiral enters::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stevens steps into an at ease stance. She smiles at Hawk before snapping back to attention as the Admiral enters::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::He headed out, pulling his uniform tunic off as he strode quickly down the hall, knocking a layer of filth collected from reaching over boxes off on a convenient bulkhead.  He pulls it back on over thin shoulders as he takes a shortcut to a turbolift, leading into the administrative deck then, from memory to the admiral’s office.::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<Jeyina> :: Quickly returns balancing three drinks and some cookies.  She hands them to Rain and Sakar before sitting back down.::
Adm_McKenzy says:
::fixes each of them at the table with a solid look, nods once, eyes narrowing slightly:: All: At ease.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::takes his seat::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She takes her seat and folds her hands on the table. She senses a tremendous amount of tension around the room::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
:: Looks at her friends and the admiral as she holds the drink.  Ah well... if they were not meant to be taken, they should not have been out.::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::steps into an at ease stance before sitting as she notices all of the others sitting as well::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Relaxes to parade rest::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Takes her seat again.::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::Goes to sit back down, but doesn’t realize her tricorder slipped from her pocket onto the chair when she stood up, and she ends up sitting on it. It bleeps in protest she sits on the tricorder screen, and she springs up partly, reaches down to clear it from the seat and sits back down again, blushing purple-blue on her cheeks, seemingly not drawing anyone’s attention…somehow::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Takes a seat two seats down from the head of the table::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::slipped into the office quietly.  He had managed to get it from filthy up to just dingy. He glanced around the office and finds the first available seat. It happens to be next to a somewhat familiar face in medical blue::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stevens glances at the figure sitting next to her and takes a sharp breath in while trying to hide an enormous smile::
Adm_McKenzy says:
::watches Fong slide into his seat, nods once:: OPS: Nice of you to join us, Lieutenant. ::dismisses the late arrival and moves on quickly:: I'll make this as simple as I can. Starfleet is low on resources. You are being priority assigned to correct that malfunction.
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Folds his hands on the table, attentively listening::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::As various officers take their seat, she and the other ensigns start to follow suit.::
Adm_McKenzy says:
All: I would have preferred to have assigned you all separately, however... most of you would do best if kept together. And Starfleet would do best keeping you.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::glanced at the doctor for a moment, he then glanced around the table for any other available chair, but he's already committed now.  He doesn't mistake the admiral's comment for an invitation to speak.  It is only then that he begins recognizing faces around the table. He says something under his breath that should never be translated::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She listens to the admiral curiously. This was quite different than what she expected when she requested a transfer back to active duty::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::Looks confused at Sakar::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::leans a little into the left arm of his chair and rests his left hand on his chin with a slight smile, listening intently ::
Adm_McKenzy says:
All: Ladies, gentlemen, your new ship will arrive in approximately four hours. Should you accept this assignment, details of which will follow promptly, you will be aboard and prepared to launch in four hours and twenty minutes.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::her antennae perk up at the mention of low resources. There was never any hints about a resource crisis back on Earth in recent months::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::She was not the only to have that expression among the ensigns.  However, as she looked at the upper command, there was no confusion.::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<Jeyina>  ::whispers:: TO:  Are we even allowed to not accept?
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Purses her lips.  Assigned to a ship...so that's where she's been 'sentenced'.::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<Sakar>  ::lifts an eyebrow at that question.::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Sits unmoving, but his eyes divert to his PADD for a few moments at a time::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::the Romulan leans forward ::Adm: Permission to speak? 
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She shifts her gaze to the FCO::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks to T'alin, pleased for the small favor that, whatever the outcome of this ensuing conversation, it isn't his responsibility -- yet::
Adm_McKenzy says:
::turns first to Damrok, then notes the empty seat next to him, and shakes her head:: CO: Commander, your efforts during the Claymore's previous mission have not gone unnoticed. Your leadership in bringing the Claymore home was exemplary. You have more than earned your own command.
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::notes that the Admiral isn't finished putting out information and leans back to wait to hear all details ::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::gazes up at the bold Romulan. Doesn't have the courage to ask any questions, just focused on keeping her head down and not trying to make a scene::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::hears whispers of confusion behind her.  Sits back and waits to see where this is leading.::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Raises an eyebrow just slightly, looking back to the admiral, and as her words sink in, feels himself flinch inwardly::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::nods to himself, he could work with that, confirming his suspicions about a particular conversation he'd had recently::
Adm_McKenzy says:
CO: If you accept, Commander, you will have the next four hours to choose your first officer. ::a pause:: You will have the advantage of already knowing your crew. ::gestures, idly, at the rest of the table::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::Trying to decide if she should feel nervous about how this is all going.::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She looks around yet again, knowing from what she can sense that everyone does not know one another. There is a tremendous amount of anxiety and curiosity::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Follows the line of McKenzy's gesture with his gaze out across the table, pausing, then gives his head a half-shake, and turns slightly to look the admiral in the eye:: McKenzy:  You will have my decision within the hour.

CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::turns to glance at the MO next to her, then quickly turns back to the Admiral::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Not knowing anyone  ̶  save sharing a brief drink with the FCO....realizes these are the people she's going to be spending her time with over the next months and perhaps longer.::
Adm_McKenzy says:
CO: An hour, then, Commander. ::turns to regard the rest of the table, draws in a breath::As for the rest of you. You are here either because you have experience or because you have skills we need. In too many cases, probably both.
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks down to his PADD, appearing deeply pensive::
Adm_McKenzy says:
CMO: Lieutenant Stevens: Your performance, under extreme amounts of stress, has earned you an opportunity to serve in the role of chief medical officer.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::Listening, she looks at the other people around her.  Her eyes landing on the eyes of the man asked to be the captain of her assigned ship.  His hour request left her unsettled.::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Glances down the table at the person that the admiral indicated as her immediate superior::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::At this announcement, takes a silent deep breath and exhales slowly, raising his head to look down the table to Stevens with a sure smile and a nod::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stevens does her best to keep her jaw from breaking through the bulkhead at the Admiral's remark::
Adm_McKenzy says:
OPS: Mister Fong. ::there is a very long pause:: You are a capable officer, and have been found to be of sound mind. ::she tilts her head, slightly questioningly:: I hereby restore you to your previous position as chief of operations.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<Jeyina> ::elbows Rain::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::shrugs her shoulder, having no more answers to any of these comments and actions as she did.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::looked at Stevens for a moment, right next to him so that doesn't take much.  That answers his question quite neatly.  He hears something about Ops and makes a slight nod to indicate that he understood.  He wasn't sure what it was that he was understanding, but a reply of some kind was clearly required::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::briefly gazes at the Cardassian commander, never having met another of his species in a Starfleet uniform before::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Rubs his chin momentarily...it wasn't exactly a ringing endorsement...and despite their earlier conversation, he wasn't quite sure how this would sit with Fong::
Adm_McKenzy says:
::eyes fall on Hawk after a moment:: CTO: Mister Hawk. Apologies for the loss of your previous ship at the hands of the Cabowee. You are being assigned as chief tactical officer. Your experience with the Cabowee will undoubtedly come in quite useful. ::A pause:: If only by virtue of the fact that if anyone will find anything remotely similar... this crew will do it.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Nods his acknowledgement...  wondering where the heck "this crew" was being assigned to::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Cabowee?  Need to look up that one.::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::looks over at the man she had met last night at the bar.  Her prediction correct in their paths crossing.  However, not in the idea he would be her command officer.::

Adm_McKenzy says:
::doesn't wait for his reaction entirely:: CSO: Ensign, you will serve this crew quite well in your new position of chief science officer.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::tries to repeat that name in her head a few times...Cabowee...sounds funny each time, but quickly wipes the grin off her face before it progresses into an audible laugh::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Blinks rapidly a few times -- Admiral McKenzy seemed to have a rather bleak sense of...humor? -- and oddly enough, he found it marginally endearing::
Adm_McKenzy says:
ACTION: Before the assignments can continue to be handed out, the door opens and a much diminished young woman is escorted/guided/gently encouraged into the room. The two security officers doing the escorting/encouraging stay with her.
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She looks over at the LtCmdr. being ushered in with her escorts::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::eyes widen at the mention of her assignment:: Adm: Ch-chief...? Erm, I mean, yessir. Thank you, Sir! ::nods and blushes again::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks to Hawk momentarily; although he'd known the Cabowee had destroyed some vessels in their incursion, he wasn't aware that Hawk had been serving aboard any of them...and at that thought, decides to check crew manifests of the other involved vessels, just in case there's anyone else out there he knows who were affected::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Turns to see the woman being guided in wondering what could be wrong with her.::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Looks over as the door opens, his expression moves from joy to concern::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Hears the door open behind her but doesn't turn around as she's still trying to take in the news of her new position::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::follows the looks of the others::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Clinging to the thin cane in her hands, she tries once more to shrug off the "encouragement" of her escort with exhausted irritation, her eyes still affixed on the security officer pushing forward from her right, before she finally turns her head to take in the rest of the room belatedly::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Notes the Andorian's reaction, but turns slightly as the door opens...his mouth hangs ajar just slightly in restrained surprise and concern::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::thinks to herself..."Kizlev, what did you say to Command on Earth? Department chief...already? How am I...I'm not a manager of anything. How am I going to do this?"::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Quietly:: SEC: I said I  ̶  ::Trails off as her eyes eventually process several familiar faces in the room, and her already sallow complexion turns ghost white::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::sees the women enter under guard and immediately recognizes Raeyld... and is extremely concerned, wondering what has occurred. ::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Feels a strange empathy for the woman and wonders if she should even be in the briefing in her condition.::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::everyone is quiet around her, including Jeyina.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::With a final motion, pulls her arms away from the security officers to each side, resting her hands (and cane) to each side and mostly staring down at the ground, not really able to make eye contact with anyone::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Spins around in her chair when she hears a voice she knows better than most. She breaks into a smile that slowly starts to fade as she sees the state of the woman standing near the door::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::looked up at the door opening, not turning until he picked up the Captain's expression.  His could almost tell who it was from the Cardassian's expression. He wanted to stand to go help her, but he knew what his file said, and quietly turned back to the table, trying to appear small and insignificant::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::turns to the female being escorted into the room, her antennae instinctively pointing in her direction::
Adm_McKenzy says:
::looks to the door as well, an eyebrow raised ever so slightly, but gets a nod from one of her escorts and simply shelves the thought for a tick, turning back to the crew while they find her somewhere to either stand, or sit, or collapse::  CNS: The crew is going to need a lot of help in their immediate future, Commander Campbell. With what they've been through, and what they'll go through. ::a sidelong look at the newly arrived Raeyld:: Your assignment to the ship as counselor will be that help.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::As the admiral speaks again, she turns her gaze back toward the front::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Recovering from his shocked initial reaction, stands and walks to where Raeyld is more or less standing.  Smiles gently and offers an arm for support, positioning himself between her and one of the security detachment::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She nods slowly, her attention still on the woman who entered the room. She should not be here in her present condition:: Adm: Understood, sir.
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Keeps her eyes trained on the frail looking woman, watching to make sure she really is okay.::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stands to help Raeyld but since she's just a little too late to really help, Stevens slowly sits back down, not taking her eyes off of Raeyld::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Glances up, momentarily, as she processes the admiral is talking to someone else  ̶  the ship's counselor, apparently::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::As Hawk approaches, she looks to him, incredibly uncertainly and unmoored, but sees only good will in his eyes, and she latches onto that for the moment - as well as his arm, and tilts her head toward the back corner of the room, where she can hopefully disappear for the time being::
SEC_Lt_Burke says:
::steps around Hawk slightly, giving him a look:: CTO: Have a seat, Lieutenant. She'll be transferred to you when we know where to send her.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Takes a breath and releases Hawk's arm, giving him a quick, if small, reassuring smile. "It'll be okay"::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::does not immediately recognize the newly arrived woman as a Betazoid, since the eyes seem a bit different than what she's seen before, but the blonde hair colour reminds her of the women of the House of Jakiel that she met on their world years ago::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Glances at the security Lt:: Burke:  Of course!  ::Putting Raeyld’s hand back on his arm, slowly leads her over to the chairs toward the back of the room::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Only belatedly takes in the Admiral's next remarks, taking a quick glance and determining which officer is Commander Campbell, then continues to watch as Hawk is dismissed by one of Raeyld's escorts::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::Listened to the security officer's tone he turned slow to face the guards and Hawk.  His eyes tracked the guard's movement and the PADD he brough with him slipped from his lap down to his hand.::

FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::quickly gets up and moves to the other side and sits in the chair on the other side of Raeyld  and leans back nonchalantly ::
Adm_McKenzy says:
::continues for a moment, so as not to run interference -- she'd seen the file, at least one of it the bastards at Security would let her:: TO: Ensign. Mister Hawk will require assistance. And you will require training. A perfect fit, were ever there one.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::Lifted her eyebrow up about required training, but simply nodded.::
SEC_Lt_Burke says:
::clears his throat, and moves to physically step between Hawk and Raeyld:: CTO: You will go, Lieutenant. I have my orders.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::Glances over at her chief for any reaction, but he was busy with the woman who had entered with security::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
SEC Lt Burke:  Of course, Lieutenant.  Please feel free to accompany us to the chair over there and make sure this highly dangerous woman doesn't cause any risk.
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She looks over at the security officer and the rest of the crew whom are attempting to help the woman who had entered::McKenzy: Admiral, if I may? ::She looks over at the Sector Commander::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::looks at Raeyld with deep concern, wondering what happened to her, and why there's a kind of heaviness in the air all around her...not one person appearing to have the same spirit and hope as her fellow cadets at the Academy::
Adm_McKenzy says:
::only sighs, turning her attention first to Campbell and then to the situation unfolding:: CNS: By all means, Commander. Before one of them puts the other on their face on principle.
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::Carefully sets the PADD on the table in front of him, taking notes with one hand, and carefully ignoring Raeyld and Hawk.  He'd already done more than enough damage.::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Leans back in his chair -- probably better that someone from outside the situation intervenes here, because his own involvement would only make matters worse::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Just...somehow shrinks even more than her small stature, ready to follow just about anyone that gets her out of the limelight and into a shadow somewhere::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
McKenzy: Thank you, Admiral. We need to address the elephant in the room, which is everyone's concern for the Commander. ::She stands up and moves toward CIV:: SEC: I will accompany her, Lieutenant. Lead the way.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Give the CNS a grateful smile and steps aside::
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Moves back to his seat::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Folds his arms across the chest and turns in his chair, slightly angled toward Admiral McKenzy but still observing the unfolding situation, expression placid and icy::
Adm_McKenzy says:
::while the counselor tends to that, decides to do away with her last--well, second last--assignment before something else goes sideways:: MO: Ensign. Your experience in areas of medical theory will prove useful. You are assigned as assistant chief medical officer. ::a pause:: You may need both luck and skill. Let's hope you'll need the second more.
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She motions for Raeyld to take the seat she was moving toward::Raeyld: Please take a seat, Commander. ::She smiles warmly toward her::

MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Upon hearing her name, her eyes turn from Raeyld to the admiral.::
CMO_LtJg_Stevens says:
::Stevens finally takes her eyes off of Raeyld to look at the MO with a warm smile::
Adm_McKenzy says:
ACTION: The security personnel stay nearby, but don't actually interfere with the counselor. They don't give her much space, either.
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks across to note Dr. Simmons, able to self-regulate enough at the moment to offer a brief smile to her as he rests his hands on the table::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Catches the CMO's and CO's looks.  She nods briefly to each not really smiling, but with a kind look on her face.::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Nods a little, gratefully, if not quite warmly, and shuffles toward the chair in the corner, settling into it with a measure of relief and remains as quiet as possible, just watching the proceedings with an occasional glance toward the CNS, as if to reassure herself Campbell is still nearby, sort of running interference::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She gives the Security Officers a stern look as she notes their proximity, but doesn't say anything at this point. The situation is under control for the moment::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::looks over at Sakar, he would be going into science and Jeyina medical.  She glanced over at Kristen who would be in engineering.::
Adm_McKenzy says:
::allows that to sink in for a moment, before she scans the room again, nodding once:: All: On the... less than straightforward matter of our Lieutenant Commander Raeyld.
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Frowns slightly at the LtCmdr.::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::Having no idea who that was, but taking a guess, she glanced over quickly at the woman who had entered with security and back to the admiral...::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::looked down, studiously studying the PADD where he was now taking notes::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
<Lawrence> ::She grins toward the TO and puts two thumbs up::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Turns fully to McKenzy now, not expecting an explanation that will hold any water::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Just stares at the ground ahead of her::
Adm_McKenzy says:
All: I do not have a complete transcript of how she came to be here, and if you ask me you'll be wasting your time. Why she came to be here is simple. She has a particular skillset, and the Cabowee decided to relieve us of several similar equipped individuals. Long story short, she's good and you'll need her. ::A small pause:: You'll know why when you receive your orders.
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::Curiously, she wonders how Kristen and Jeyina might get along being similar in some ways.::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She places a reassuring hand on Raeyld's shoulder, squeezing it ever so slightly::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::hears her closed tricorder quietly bleep at her side. She steals a quick glance at its screen under the table to see a text message from Kizlev..."Settled in guest quarters...I see your clearance just improved...well done. I will prepare dinner to celebrate."::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::When we receive our orders?  We're not receiving them now?  Our ship will be here in four hours.::

Adm_McKenzy says:
All: Know that Commander Raeyld will serve in an advisory or consulting capacity unless the situation requires otherwise. It is at the commanding officer's discretion.
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::Shudders slightly at the touch on her arm, shrinking away at first, although she's...not sure why?::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::She quickly tries to fix the situation, by no means desirous of alienating either the ship's counselor  ̶  with whom she's likely to be ordered to spend plenty of time  ̶  nor someone who helped her find a bit of respite. Glances up gratefully to Campbell, a little more color in her complexion now::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::As expected, mostly veiled nonsense from an organization that likely does not deserve a minute more of his time and energy...he looks across the room to Raeyld, continuing to contemplate::
Adm_McKenzy says:
::turns a brief look on the counselor:: CNS: Commander, I'm told you will have orders waiting for you as pertains Commander Raeyld. I have not seen those orders; therefore cannot answer questions about those orders.
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::discreetly closes the tricorder and returns her gaze at the admiral, then glances at Campbell's friendly touch on Raeyld's shoulder, the gesture making Sheva miss her friends on Earth already very much::
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
::She smiles yet again:: CIV: It will be a pleasure serving with you, Commander Raelyd.
CNS_Cmdr_Campbell says:
McKenzy: Understood, Admiral.
Adm_McKenzy says:
All: Your orders will be conveyed to you between now and the time your ship arrives. As for now, consider that your orders are to report and take responsibility for the USS Claymore immediately upon her arrival. You will be notified when she's docked.
Adm_McKenzy says:
All: Questions?
CTO_Lt_Hawk says:
::Eyebrows raise.  The Claymore?  Deja Vu all over again::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Claymore....the name meant little to her, but she could see the reactions of those around her.::
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::Looks at her friends a bit confused.  Wasn't that ship decommissioned?  Both Sakar and Jeyina looked equally confused.::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Looks back to the admiral, shaking his head once and only once, his eyes not leaving McKenzy::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::moves her lips, repeating the name Claymore without a sound...it was the same ship Kizlev mentioned in his rambling on the runabout on the way to DS3...no way that can be a coincidence::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
Adm_McKenzy:  I take it we will receive a threat brief given your opening statement concerning this assignment?
TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::considers they have three hours to explore before having to go aboard.  Prepares to be dismissed at which point she could get rid of the now empty cup and napkin from earlier.::
OPS_LtJg_Fong says:
::looked up from his PADD for a moment, a word he missed clicked into place, and things made sense suddenly::
Adm_McKenzy says:
::glances briefly at T’alin, raises an eyebrow:: FCO: Ensign, if your situation requires a threat brief, you will be sent a threat brief. Unless someone is not telling me something, your current situation does not.

TO_Ens_Tsela-Yokaze says:
::Her only question at the moment, was why the mystery of their coming to the station and assignment.  But given the drama going on in the background, that might answer the question.  She would ask Hawk later as he seemed to know what was going on.::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
Adm: Interesting... Starfleet works differently, I guess.  Thank you, Admiral.
Adm_McKenzy says:
FCO: You're flying a ship built for combat in a sector that shares territory with the Breen. If you require a threat brief, it's not Starfleet that works differently, Ensign.
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Half-smirks at T'alin's comment and McKenzy's fairly weak rebuttal  ̶  if there's any one thing he's learned, it's that the slow trend of flag officers retreating to their own corners and working only to cover their own backsides by pleading ignorance in all cases has continued apace::
FCO_ULN_Talin says:
::slightly smiles and nods head down in acknowledgement ::
MO_Ens_Simmons says:
::Turns toward the Admiral realizing that things are just about done here.::
CSO_Ens_Sheva says:
::silently admires the Romulan's directness and need to be well-informed, but would never press an admiral like that for info in a million years, especially not this one::
CO_Cmdr_Damrok says:
::Neutrally:: Adm:  Thank you.  You'll be hearing from me shortly, as promised.  ::Pushes out his chair and stands, tugging on his uniform jacket::
CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld says:
::As she senses things drawing toward a close, she glances toward security uncertainly::
Adm_McKenzy says:
All: If there are no other questions... ::pauses, scans the room again::You are dismissed. ::there's another long pause:: Universe help you, because until repairs are complete and the rest of our fleet can join you, that's the best I can do.

=/\= End Mission =/\=

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