[21:07:30] <SM_James> Summary: Most of the of the senior staff has had time to view, and sit with, the holographic reconstruction of the planet's surface. There is nothing left but to deal with the results. Meanwhile, things remain relatively quiet planet side. And a breath is held.

[21:07:30] <SM_James> Star Trek: A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Claymore in: "Mending Fences"

[21:07:30] <SM_James> Episode 32: "Lies, Damned Lies, and Politics" (12202.26)

[21:09:32] <SSM_James> =/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\=

[21:09:27] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Woke up with a start and a gasp escaped her lips....::

[21:12:22] <SSM_James> Info: we're a little ways into beta shift, for all the difference it will likely make to the people shipside.

[21:13:48] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens sits in her office with the lights off, looking over some lab results on a PADD::

[21:14:08] <MOPS_LtJG_Gulash>  ::back on the Bridge, having been booted off in a previous shift and taken a little time to drink himself to sleep::

[21:14:10] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Tries to calm her breathing from the nightmare.  Throws off her blanket and walks around the room with her hands in the small of her back, trying to breathe deeply.::

[21:14:28] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::In the ready room, putting together an information packet based on the information they've uncovered in the last half day or so...it feels as though most of his time has been spent keeping Starfleet thoroughly in the loop so that they can cover themselves against Arealynian accusations::

[21:15:21] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Paces back and forth in her quarters::

[21:15:53] <HLM2_Ens_Lawrence> :: on the bridge doing helm things ::

[21:15:59] <LA_Ens_Callahan>  ::combing over incident reports from the brawl still, while nursing a black tea in the lounge::

[21:16:02] <Xi'Bray> ::Cradles her hand while wrapping it in the bottom of her uniform shirt having cut it badly just as she was getting off of her shift late....Making her way to Sickbay.::

[21:16:51] <Xi'Bray> ::Steps off the TL and heads in the direction of sickbay.::

[21:17:10] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Paces right out the door and into the corridor::

[21:17:48] <Nard> ::approaches Callahan's table and looks--somewhat disapprovingly--at the tea::  LA: Something wrong with that, Ensign?

[21:17:56] <CO_Capt_Damrok> *XO*:  Damrok to Davis.

[21:17:56] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Finally getting her breathing under control, she now needs something to calm her nerves.  She walks over to the replicator and orders:: Replicator: English breakfast tea with honey and lemon.  Hot.

[21:18:00] <Xi'Bray> ::Arrives in sickbay and looks around for someone to help her.::

[21:18:33] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks towards the Ready Room from his chair on the Bridge, scratching at his beard as he does::  *CO*: Yes, Captain?

[21:19:49] <CO_Capt_Damrok> *XO*:  I'd like to see you in the ready room at your first availability.  We should discuss our next steps.

[21:19:52] <LA_Ens_Callahan>  Nard: Wha?  ::looks at the tea::  Oh, no--I forgot about it.

[21:20:16] <LA_Ens_Callahan>  ::somewhat nervously shuffles the PADDs::

[21:20:24] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::rubs his eyes after going through the holographic recreation for the 20th time::

[21:20:30] <Nard> LA: Can I get you another? ::pauses:: Something else?

[21:20:39] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::stands::  *CO*: On my way.

[21:20:46] <Xi'Bray> ::The blood starts seeping through her shirt and dripping onto the floor.:: Out loud: Anyone here?

[21:21:21] <LA_Ens_Callahan>  Nard: Oh, no--I'll be fine. Thank you.

[21:21:23] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens sees someone in sickbay and steps out of her office:: Xi'Bray: Hey, how can I he.. Oh, my, let's get you taken care of.

[21:21:37] <Nard> ::nods curtly::  LA: As you wish. ::spins around and heads back towards the bar::

[21:22:05] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens rushes over to Xi'Bray and helps her to chair:: Xi'Bray: What happened? 

[21:22:31] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> OPS: You have the Bridge, Lieutenant.  ::moves off towards the Ready Room, hitting the door chime when he arrives::

[21:22:41] <CO_Capt_Damrok> Aloud:  Come in.

[21:22:51] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::enters and approaches the seats across from Damrok::

[21:23:42] <Xi'Bray> ::Follows after the CMO to a chair::  CMO: Well, I was working in a Jefferies tube and my hand got caught on a sharp piece of metal.

[21:23:47] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::glances at the XO's back as he leaves and shrugs slightly in acknowledgement then he looks around the bridge before going back to watching the conglomerate image::

[21:24:28] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Takes her breakfast tea from the replicator closes her eyes and takes a slow sip of the hot liquid.::

[21:24:50] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Paces down the desk 4 corridor for a few moments, then into a turbolift::

[21:25:13] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: In her office, going over the holo recording and taking some notes this time around.... No one had said much before, during, or after its presentation.::

[21:25:26] <MOPS_LtJG_Gulash> ::works on compiling transporter logs, away team movements, and the other usual data an away team generates into a report--he's anticipating an end to this arc--err, away team--soon::

[21:25:38] <SM_James> ACTION: Raeyld walks directly into the door of that turbolift. The engineer on its other side says a quick, "Sorry! Out of order!"

[21:26:05] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Motions to the seats::  XO:  I expect you'll be willing to head back down to the planet, coordinate with the authorities, and show them what we have so far.  For what it's worth, General Celara seems to trust Colonel Rymelde implicitly -- but that does not mean that there aren't bad actors embedded in the current hierarchy.

[21:26:27] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Something about breakfast tea always helps....Now to figure out what to do about her dream.::

[21:27:23] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::takes a seat and shakes his head at the last part of Damrok's remark::  CO: No, I suspect we could fill several large stadiums with the bad actors.

[21:27:30] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CO: But yes, I'll return to the surface.

[21:27:34] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens helps unwrap the bloody wrapping and grabs a tricorder:: Xi'Bray: Well, let's check for any damage

[21:28:22] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Bounces back a moment, pausing to catch her balance and frown at the door (but not at the engineer on the other side, of course), literally jostled out of her reverie momentarily::

[21:28:29] <CO_Capt_Damrok> XO:  What's your approach?

[21:28:35] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Taps an old fashion pencil to her PADD.  Why doctor Simmon's?  or someone who had resembled her Arealynian persona?  Taps her comm badge::  *MO*: Do you have a few minutes?  I need to speak with you in my office.

[21:30:30] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::leans back in the chair and exhales, not even sure of what that might be, or at least not having considered it previously; after a quick moment he responds::  CO: If Celara trusts Rymelde, I think we have to go all-in on Rymelde at this point--we let him know everything we've got and what our conclusion is and see where he wants to take it.

[21:30:37] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Wrapping her hands around her warm mug.:: *CTO*: I do.  Give me just a minute and I'll be there.

[21:31:18] <Xi'Bray> CMO: Thanks, Doc.  ::Winces as she removes the pressure from the palm of her hand.::

[21:31:29] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CO: Perhaps he has channels to work this information through. Or 
perhaps we offer to take a more assertive role in apprehending the protest leaders--I know we've tried to avoid this so far but it doesn't seem to be winning us any points.

[21:31:31] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> *MO*: Thanks, professor.

[21:32:18] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Still holding her mug, she makes her way to the door of her 'office'.  If it hadn't been for her recent dream, the term 'Professor' would have brought a smile to her face.::

[21:32:31] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Nods::  XO:  I agree.  If we're going to be slandered as exerting undue influence over the state of affairs, then we may want to consider steering into that narrative.  Offer any operational support the government would like...see how he'd like to handle this.

[21:32:37] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens checks the readout on the tricorder:: Xi'Bray: Well, the good news is that most of the damage is fairly superficial. The bad new is, you hit a major artery and it's going to take some time to heal.

[21:32:48] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Exiting her office, she heads toward the turbolift.::

[21:33:12] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens pulls a table over and set's Xi'Bray's hand on it::

[21:33:58] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Takes a breath, and continues down the corridor in another direction::

[21:34:03] <Xi'Bray> CMO: I'm glad it's superficial, but I have work to do, Doc.   Time to heal doesn't fit with my agenda.

[21:34:40] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::returns that nod, definitely feeling that the one thing they haven't done is contribute to the narrative::  CO: Right. At this point, I think we have to really make an effort to find these people, and to see how deep their influence is. If the entire world turns against us and the protest grows, then we know things run deep and we should let them figure it out. If not, and it's just a few people trying to steer control their way, we should root them out.

[21:35:05] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Arrives at the TL and steps inside.::  TL: Deck 15.

[21:35:41] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens looks up at Xi'Bray with fire in her eyes:: Xi'Bray: Then I dearly hope you enjoy walking to sickbay while your hand bleeds.

[21:36:39] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Leans back in his chair and taps his PADD on his knee::  XO:  I've been considering inviting members of the Arealynian press to a press conference, remotely or in-person.  I don't know that it solves anything in terms of how we're being presented -- they can transform what we say however they like.  But it might do some good to go on the record.

[21:37:02] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens sets the tricorder down and grabs a nearby regenerator and starts to work on her bloodied hand::

[21:37:12] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Exits the TL on deck 15 and walks down the hall toward the armory and the CTO's office.  She signals at the door.::

[21:37:31] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CO: Or just broadcast that ourselves. ::gestures back to the Bridge::  I'm sure Fong would love to hijack a few broadcast networks down on the surface.

[21:38:11] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Raises his brows a moment::  XO:  Interesting.  I think I'd like to consider that a little more thoroughly...but I thought I'd run it by you.  ::Sits forward again::  Who do you want on your team?

[21:38:35] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: looking up from the screen, she glances at the monitor to see the doctor waiting.  Reaching over, she tapped the button and watched as the door slid open.::

[21:38:36] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Strides into another turbolift::

[21:39:28] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::drafts up his recommended course of action in a personal log, 'Depart the area, maintain a long range scan of the area and prepare to colonize an uninhabited Class H planet::

[21:39:34] <Xi'Bray>CMO: Well, do what you need to do.  I just have so much still on my docket.

[21:40:03] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::stands and circles the chair before putting his hands on the backrest:: CO: The people who have been investigating: Tsela-Yokaze and T'alin. Perhaps Raeyld as well to balance me out somewhat. 

[21:40:49] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Xi'Bray: I might be able to save you a little healing time but it's not going to be fun. Let me give you something for the pain. It'll probably make you....woozy. 

[21:41:07] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Stands there with her hands wrapped around the mug and raises an eyebrow as the door opens....steps inside and looks around seeing several plants scattered around the office, as well as a fish tank, a litany of real books and nods to herself as she steps inside.::  CTO: What can I do to help you?

[21:41:08] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::The corner of his mouth upturns about three degrees -- whether in supressed amusement or bewilderment, it's difficult to say::  XO:  You have them.  Anything else you need?

[21:41:23] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: She motions to a chair across from her desk::  MO:  I am confused about something.  I am trying to figure out if it is just coincidence or of importance.  What that importance may be, I am not sure.

[21:41:36] <Xi'Bray> CMO: How long will it make me woozy for?

[21:41:45] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CO: Other than a fixed transporter lock just in case...::pauses::...nothing I can think of.

[21:42:03] <CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::strides into sickbay, pauses long enough to perform a quick scan, then makes a beeline for Stevens and Xi'Bray::

[21:42:06] <CO_Capt_Damrok> XO:  Fill Gulash in, and notify me when you depart.

[21:42:07] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Xi'Bray: At least 2 hours

[21:42:14] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Nods and takes a seat in the offered chair.:: CTO: Well, if I can help in any way, I'm happy to.

[21:42:40] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods:: CO: Will do.

[21:42:47] <Xi'Bray> ::Looks over her shoulder with raised eyebrows at this newcomer who she doesn't know.::

[21:42:53] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: She turns her screen around::  MO:  This was part of the holo image we put together.  Operations most likely noted it from the media stream when it was first broadcast, but I did not put it together being you.

[21:42:53] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens looks over at Jervase as he enters:: CNS: Welcome, can I help you?

[21:43:12] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Scoots his chair forward a bit and rests his elbows on his desk, assuming his previous sentence was segue enough, and taps his computer screen::  *YCO*:  Damrok to Lee.

[21:43:14] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens grabs a hypospray from the nearby bio-bed and dials it up before giving Xi'Bray a quick shot on the arm:: Xi'Bray: But probably more like 4 hours in total

[21:43:30] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns and heads for the exit, returning to the Bridge and circling around towards Mission Operations::

[21:44:26] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: turns the screen slightly so Simmons can see the segment in question.::  ....two men involved in slitting the throat of a woman who boar a striking resemblance to doctor Simmons’s Arealynian persona. While it caught the military’s attention, they were in no position to have done anything but watch. As the woman fell to the ground, protestors drew knives and other assorted implements........

[21:44:28] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> *Ship wide*: Commander Raeyld, Lieutenant Tsela-Yokaze, Sub-Lieutenant T'alin, report to Transporter Room 1.

[21:44:51] <Xi'Bray> ::Wants to ejaculate 'four hours'?!? but with this other person standing over her shoulder, refrains and just nods at the CMO::

[21:44:51] <YCO_PO1_Lee> ::looks up from the pile of PADDs he is typing into on a desk that was designed for someone who's stature was smaller than most:: *CO* Go ahead.

[21:45:01] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks at Gulash::  MOPS: Another group is heading down to the surface. Be ready to coordinate with Operations and the Transporter Room to get us off the surface.

[21:45:23] <MOPS_LtJG_Gulash>  ::turns::  XO: Aye, sir. ::grabs the console, ready to break it off::

[21:45:27] <CO_Capt_Damrok> *YCO*:  I need one of my dress uniforms brought up to the ready room within the half hour.

[21:45:29] <FCO_SubLT_Talin> ::zips up his fly and exits the bridge latrine headed for the turbolift ::

[21:45:45] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: tilts her head as the commanders orders come through::  *XO*:  On my way...

[21:45:53] <CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::offers Stevens a genuine smile, then turns his attention fully on the engineer:: Xi'Bray: Ensign Xi'Bray. I'm informed you've missed your last two psych evaluations.

[21:45:57] <YCO_PO1_Lee> ::checks something:: *CO* Aye sir.

[21:46:03] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns and heads to the Turbolift without delay::  Turbolift: Deck 15.

[21:46:30] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Takes a breath, hits a control on the turbolift, and taps her combadge:: *XO*: En route.

[21:46:31] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Looks into one of his blank computer monitors, observing his reflection::  *YCO*:  And a comb, or something.

[21:46:34] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens turns her attention back to the bleeding hand in front of her:: CNS: I hope you aren't squeamish. You may want to step back if you are.

[21:47:05] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> CTO: I guess you're needed.  I'm happy to come back later if it will help.

[21:47:10] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: looks wryly at the doctor before heading over to a cabinet to grab her usual kit::  MO:  Do chiefs really get a break?  :: reaches over and turns the screen off.::  Do you have any clue to what we are seeing... why it was seen?

[21:48:05] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Half-frowns and adjusts the settings of the holo-monitor such that the surface becomes matte and unreflective::

[21:48:06] <FCO_SubLT_Talin> :: exits the lift walking towards the transporter room fully adjusted ::

[21:48:08] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> CTO: Actually, I don't.  I know that looks like me as an Aerylean, but obviously I'm still alive.  I know that the surgery wasn't mean to look like anyone in particular.

[21:48:24] <YCO_PO1_Lee> ::Stops in his tracks, picks up something else then turns and steps onto the turbolift.  He arrived on the bridge with a small toiletries bag and a dark bundle.  Without looking around he simply headed to the door to the ready room::

[21:48:34] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::exits the turbolift and heads towards Transporter Room 1 at a particularly non-Claymore-away-team-congregating pace::

[21:48:38] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Pours half a glass of water from the carafe on the desk and starts to drink it down in one pass::

[21:48:42] <Xi'Bray> Jervase: I'm not sure what you're talking about, Sir.  I haven't gotten any notice of any psych evals.

[21:48:45] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens grabs a nearby scalpel and starts to make some small incisions in the hand, cutting away small bits of the damage::

[21:48:49] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> MO:  So, no one knew that was you beyond the Captain, Davis, Talin, and myself?

[21:49:04] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: As she talks, she sends out a few commands to her people::

[21:49:07] <CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::just raises an eyebrow at Stevens:: CMO: Michael Jervase, doctor. Ship's head counsellor. ... Pull my file if you have a minute.

[21:49:18] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> CTO: No.  No one.

[21:49:29] <FCO_SubLT_Talin> :: sees the commander exit a lift near him in the hall:: XO: Commander.

[21:49:48] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods:: FCO: Sub-Lieutenant.  ::keeps walking::

[21:50:00] <YCO_PO1_Lee> ::presses the button by the CO's door.::

[21:50:04] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Taps his intercom button:: *OPS*:  Lieutenant Fong to the ready room.

[21:50:07] <CO_Capt_Damrok> Aloud:  Come in.

[21:50:11] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CNS: Just going to have to trust you for the time being. My hands a bit full at present.

[21:50:14] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Exits the turbolift and strides across the hall to the turbolift, grateful at the relative ease of the movement for now::

[21:50:22] <MOPS_LtJG_Gulash> *TSO*: Gulash to Saltaan. Additional personnel transporting down shortly, including XO. Be advised.

[21:50:32] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> MO:  So the question goes back to is there a connection or coincidence?  My father used to say there was no such thing as coincidence.  :: moves toward the door::  Can you do me a favor?  Where did the original picture for you come from?  And who might have gotten their hands on it.

[21:50:47] @<TSO_CWO2_Saltaan>  *MOPS*: Acknowledged.

[21:50:48] <CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::then, to the engineer:: Xi’Bray: Perhaps while you're being healed, you could check your messages. Counsellor Norell has you scheduled for the past 3 days, now.

[21:51:03] <YCO_PO1_Lee> ::steps in with the bundle cradled in his arms like an infant.  He glances around for a moment.:: CO: Sir?

[21:51:11] <Xi'Bray> ::Keeps her head turned so as not to look at the blood.::  Jervase: I'm happy to swing by as I have some time, but according to the Doc here, I'm going to be indisposed for about four hours.

[21:51:34] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::enters Transporter Room, immediately drawing a PADD and a weapon from storage; he quickly pulls up his records on the PADD to make sure he has their investigation findings, in case he needs to produce anything::

[21:52:03] <TR1_PO2_Felgar> ::nods to the XO from the transport operations station::

[21:52:17] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Puts his glass down and stands, waving Lee over::  YCO:  Hang the uniform in the restroom; bag on the coffee table.

[21:52:17] <CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::nods, once, smiling accommodatingly: XI'Bray: If you find ourself running short on time, let me know. We can clear your roster long enough for the appointment, mm?::

[21:52:50] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::responds with a nod--he's really fallen off the wagon with his anti-nodding initiative::  TR1: We'll have four to beam down to the surface momentarily, Petty Officer.

[21:53:11] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Standing as the CTO heads for the door.::  CTO: I got it out of my head.  I'm the one that did the surgery, and I didn't mean it to look like anyone in particular.

[21:53:12] <FCO_SubLT_Talin> XO: anything new I should know about or current intentions? :: steps up on the pad whilst functions checking his disruptor::

[21:53:15] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens continues working, alternating between scalpel and regenerator::

[21:53:41] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> FCO: I'll address that with everyone quickly when they arrive.

[21:53:44] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> MO:  Interesting... we will talk when I get back from... :: lifts a brow::  Wherever it is I am going.  ::exits the room.::

[21:53:53] <Xi'Bray> CNS: You really want to do an eval in the middle of Beta shift?

[21:54:18] @<CMC_SCPO_Richards> TSO: We having a party now?

[21:54:20] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Mug still in hand, follows the CTO out of her office.::

[21:54:29] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: It does not take her long to arrive at the transporter doors.  As they slide open, she enters::

[21:54:41] <YCO_PO1_Lee> ::nods to the captain, and places the toiletries bag on the coffee table then turns to the captain's private restroom, gently unfolding the uniform and hanging it from the hook in said restroom.  He spends several moments smoothing out the slight creases made from carrying it up there folded.::

[21:54:45] @<TSO_CWO2_Saltaan>  ::pauses and shifts his head to the right for a moment, at first not sure how to respond::  CMC: In a manner of speaking, yes.

[21:55:19] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: steps onto the platform::  XO:  More site seeing?

[21:55:45] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Decides to head to her quarters instead of her office.::

[21:55:46] <TR1_PO2_Felgar> ::nods and prepares to beam the away team down to 'the surface'::

[21:56:04] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::waits for Raeyld, wondering if she ran into a door or something on the way::

[21:56:14] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Tries again::  *OPS*:  Damrok to Fong.  ::Takes off his jacket, pulling his combadge from it, and tosses the jacket over the back of his couch, affixing the badge to his tunic instead, for the moment::

[21:56:52] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::sighs and deletes his recommendations he responds simply:: *CO* Sir.

[21:57:32] <CNS_LtJG_Jervase> Xi'Bray: Not my eval. ::grins just a little:: And you keep saying you're busy during alpha, apparently. So I compromised. But if you'd rather... ::produces a PADD, offers it to the engineer's good hand:: Your officially scheduled appointment. 10:45 hours tomorrow. Counsellor Norell's office. ::tilts his head a degree:: She's cleared your schedule.

[21:57:33] <CO_Capt_Damrok> *OPS*:  Could I see you in the ready room?

[21:57:55] <YCO_PO1_Lee> ::steps out of the captain's head with a PADD in his hand:: CO: Will that be all for now sir?

[21:58:15] <CO_Capt_Damrok> YCO:  Yes, thank you.  Do you have anything that needs my attention?

[21:58:22] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens whispers under her breath:: Self: Oh, it'll be clear alright...

[21:58:30] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Mutters a few ancient Betazoid curses (mostly related to the scrambling of one's brains) beneath her breath as she finally exits out into the corridor and steps across into the transporter room, a bit miffed at her tardiness. Quickly identifies the ranking officer in the room::

[21:58:35] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::looks around the bridge for a moment:: *CO*: I'll be there in a moment.

[21:58:47] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Takes off his boots and slides them under his desk::

[21:58:57] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> XO:  I was just talking with Dr. Simmons about the woman with her throat being slit.  She said the design had been hers.

[21:58:59] <Xi'Bray> ::Pulls slightly away from the CMO before wincing realizing what she's done.:: CNS: Cleared MY schedule?  I have work to do, she can't just override that.

[21:59:15] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> <YCO_PO1_Lee> CO: Nothing at an emergency level, there are several pressing matters but they can wait.

[21:59:59] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CTO: Hold that thought.

[22:00:08] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CIV/CTO/FCO: Here's the plan. We're going to find Rymelde and lay our cards on the table--that is, we're going to share exactly what we found and make some concrete recommendations. Lieutenant Tsela-Yokaze and Sub-Lieutenant T'alin, you're going to add specifics here from the investigation, and make any recommendations we can that might make sense. Commander Raeyld, I'd like your help with any negotiating we might have to do about our role.

[22:00:14] <CNS_LtJG_Jervase> XI'Bray: She can clear your schedule if you refuse to. ... Or I can relieve you of duty until you're seen. It's your choice, and you have 30 seconds.

[22:00:16] <CO_Capt_Damrok> YCO:  We'll meet after this next one, get some of those things off our agenda.  Thank you, Petty Officer.

[22:00:26] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::steps up on to the transporter pad after securing his phaser and PADD::

[22:00:55] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Simply nods as she turns forward::

[22:00:59] <Xi'Bray> CNS: You're not serious.

[22:01:27] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks at Tsela-Yokaze::  CTO: That's a card to put on the table on the surface. 

[22:01:51] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::signals for Deveraux to take over OPS. and waits for her to show up.::OPS2: Miss Deveraux, You have the bridge

[22:01:55] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CNS: She might need more than 30 seconds. I'll remind you that she is currently under heavy painkillers and likely in shock

[22:01:59] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Nods as well::

[22:02:26] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: She just wished how that card came to be about... had Talin somehow given that image away?  She looked over at the FCO::

[22:02:27] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks around, giving everyone a moment to get to the pad and get set::

[22:02:45] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> TR1: Energize.

[22:02:47] <OPS2_Ens_Deveraux> :: looks confused for a moment, but still heads for OPS while the Ferengi chief headed for the captains ready room.::

[22:03:24] <CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::looks over Xi’Bray for a moment, then to Stevens, and almost in passing:: CMO: Doctor Stevens, on a scale from 1 to she's already relieved of duty, precisely how serious am I?

[22:03:41] <YCO_PO1_Lee> ::nods and turns to leave running practically smack into Fong as he approaches the door.  He steps to his left to avoid the shorter Ferengi::

[22:04:44] <TR1_PO2_Felgar> XO: Aye ::energizes::  

[22:04:06] <CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ACTION: The away team is transported to the surface without incident.

[22:04:12] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::moves to his right to avoid the Yeoman, the same relative direction that Lee moved::

[22:04:17] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Rolls her eyes:: CNS: Fine.  I'll be there tomorrow morning.

[22:04:34] @<TSO_CWO2_Saltaan>  ::sees the away team materialized and approaches the group slowly::

[22:04:54] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: takes her position next to Davis::

[22:05:37] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> CNS: 11:45.  I'll be there.

[22:06:03] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Xi'Bray: He's very serious and, ::Stevens sets her tools down for a moment and locks eyes with Jervase:: CNS: As I jsut said, she's currently in shock and under the influence of heavy painkillers. These are, if I recall correctly, conditions that might prevent a patient from being able to make rational decisions that could be agreeable when in a more sober state.

[22:06:05] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::steps further to his right trying to avoid the yeoman, running into doorframe at this point::

[22:06:51] @<CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::materializes on the surface, one of her kits slung over her shoulder, held securely, almost as if a shield::

[22:07:09] <YCO_PO1_Lee> ::also moves to his left, then steps back and half trips over the back of his own feet trying to get out of the Ferengi's way.::

[22:07:39] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks at Saltaan::  TSO: Chief, we're looking for Colonel Rymelde. Can you point us towards him?

[22:08:26] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Arrives in her quarters and looks down at her empty mug that HAD contained tea.::

[22:08:32] @<TSO_CWO2_Saltaan>  ::gestures towards the assembly hall::  XO: I saw him heading in and out of the assembly hall some time ago.

[22:08:41] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::finally makes it into the ready room, strafing along the wall to stay out of the Yeoman's way.::

[22:08:56] <YCO_PO1_Lee> ::catches himself and scurries out of the ready room::

[22:08:59] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods::  TSO: Thanks, Chief.  ::looks back to the others, then moves towards the assembly hall::

[22:09:10] <CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::meets Stevens's gaze, then offers a shrug:: CMO: You're quite right, doctor. And I suspect some of that... predates her arrival to sickbay. ::offers a light nod, then begins to turn away:: Please have her check in with my department when she's discharged.

[22:09:31] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::blinks to himself and says under his breath:: Self: What a strange man.  ::He straightened:: CO: Sir?

[22:10:02] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Slightly to Davis left, she follows with the group.  As soon as she had a moment, she would ask Talin if he had any more thoughts on the image.::

[22:10:32] <CO_Capt_Damrok> OPS:  Mister Fong, good.  ::Motions to the arrangement of general purpose easy chairs and sofas::  I'd like to run something by you.  ::Picks up the bag Lee left for him, and sifts through it for the comb::

[22:10:58] @<CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Snaps open a tricorder and performs a basic scan of their area::

[22:11:52] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::enters the assembly hall::

[22:12:00] @<Colonel_Rymelde> ACTION: Rymelde can distinctly be heard somewhere inside the hall, properly ripping some unfortunate soul at least one new one.

[22:12:26] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::Simply stares at the chairs trying to figure out what the captain wanted with them. If he was trying to sell them to him, or if he was asking which one was the best.  They all looked like general issue starfleet to him, he sounded genuinely confused:: CO: Ok?

[22:12:37] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> CNS: I will. ::Stevens watches him leave before returning to her work on Xi'Bray's hand:: Xi'Bray: I know this is...rather personal so you're more than welcome to ignore what I'm about to say. 

[22:13:05] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: as they walk, she takes in the surroundings, including any potential problem... pausing with that thought, she considers... has there not been one since they arrived here?::

[22:13:11] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> <Xi'Bray> CMO: OOOookay...

[22:13:35] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::notices Rymelde right away since he appears to be chewing out a shitbag; he pauses for a moment::

[22:13:49] <CNS_LtJG_Jervase> ::steps back out of sickbay, then heads for his quarters, the last of his administrative wrangling done for the day::

[22:14:13] <CO_Capt_Damrok> OPS:  Hypothetically, on a scale of one to five, with one being "cataclysmically stupid" and five being "sublime genius on the order of Delvok", what would you think if I were to call a press conference with availability to the Arealynian media?

[22:14:45] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens looks at Xi'Bray:: Xi'Bray: Talk to the counselor. I spent years avoiding them and those discussions and it only ever set me back. Not just personally but also in my work. Here, in sickbay. I think you should go. 

[22:16:00] @<CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Follows Davis into the assembly hall, running a few more discreet scans::

[22:16:06] <Xi'Bray> ::Listens and nods as she listens to the CMO::  CMO: Really?  It hurt your ability to do your job, or he was just an ass and took you off of your job?

[22:16:09] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> CO: Unless you have one or several members of media on retainer that I don't know about I suspect that is at least a three, possibly a two....sir.

[22:16:20] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::moves towards Rymelde as the dressing down seems to conclude::

[22:16:50] @<Colonel_Rymelde> ::finishes as Davis draws nearer:: ... And if I ever hear of a report remotely similar, You will feel pain in places you are not even aware are present. ::shoves the soldier away, and the man seems to take the hint, vacating surprisingly quickly for a man who now feels about 1.5 inches tall::

[22:17:42] <CO_Capt_Damrok> OPS:  Hm.  ::Pauses a moment, considering::  I think I agree.  ::Moves back to his desk, scrolling through a few agenda items::

[22:18:38] @<Colonel_Rymelde> ::mutters what could very easily be a curse of some sort in Arealynian, then turns to address Davis and his party:: XO: Commander. I apologize. How can I help you?

[22:19:01] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens laughs softly:: Xi'Bray: Honestly, a little of both. It's...a little hard to describe but the discussions I had with the counselor helped me better understand a number of aspects of my work. And not the bedside manor stuff. That still...sucks. As I'm sure you're already thinking, sorry.

[22:19:08] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> Rymelde: Colonel, we wanted to share the findings of our investigation with you, and see if we could map out next steps.

[22:21:03] @<Colonel_Rymelde> XO: Your abilities continue to impress, commander. My people are still largely trying to untangle the various knots and ties. This could not have been planned in the hours leading up.

[22:21:31] <Xi'Bray> CMO: Nah, you're doing fine, Doc.  Better than some I've had.

[22:22:09] @<FCO_SubLT_Talin> ::tries not to show his emotion at the ineptitude ::

[22:22:12] @<XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::hands the PADD to Rymelde, which includes everything, including the reconstruction::  Rymelde: It seems to be the case that Nyrl Venche and Kyrin Veldes had starring roles in what happened here, for starters.

[22:22:24] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> CO: The media is especially good at finding the story they want to find in whatever you say.  If you can control the narrative it may be worthwhile, but if that is discovered then the ramifications are severe.

[22:23:19] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Xi'Bray: One trick I learned though. If you don't like the one you’re talking to, you can ask for a different one. Took me over a year to learn that. Boy did I feel dumb.

[22:23:52] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: Wonders if he ever heard of a flash mob::

[22:24:02] @<Colonel_Rymelde> ::accepts the PADD, reads through, watches the accompanying video evidence::

[22:25:28] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Pauses again, leaning forward with his palms on his desk::  OPS:  That's correct, of course.  I have no desire to do anything untoward to control the narrative.  I simply wish to present our side of the story.  The media is indeed especially good at finding the story they want to find in whatever we say.

[22:25:46] <XI'Bray> CMO: Thanks for the tip!  I'll remember that if things don't go well with....I can't even remember who I'm supposed to see.

[22:26:15] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Straightens and starts to move back across the room, taking a seat on the couch::  OPS:  But they are as adept at finding the story in everything we haven't said.  They have nothing else to go on with regard to the Federation because we haven't told them anything.

[22:27:41] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::looks at the CO, and considers the conversation for a moment. He has nothing else to add, the Captain has already considered it.:: CO: When would you like me to schedule the press conference for?

[22:27:48] @<Colonel_Rymelde> ::looks up after a long moment, his eyes cool, and he hands the PADD back to Davis::

[22:28:01] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Xi'Bray: That's probably my fault. The drugs I gave you keep you pretty lucid but your short term memory will be hazy. I figured, if you're anything like me, you'd prefer to be able to at least plan some things and write, if nothing else, while waiting for the wounds to close. I hope that wasn't too presumptuous of me

[22:28:25] @<CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Satisfied with her scans for now, she sets the tricorder to alert her if something seems to change significantly, and snaps the tricorder back to her waist::

[22:28:51] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Sighs heavily::  OPS:  In all honesty, I haven't settled on it, yet.  ::Leans back in his seat::  I was hoping you'd have some insight, as you had a hand in tracking the media reports since we've arrived.

[22:29:00] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens sets the scalpel down and stands up:: Xi'Bray: I've done what I can to clean up the jagged edges. Let me grab you a standing regenerator, I'll be right back.

[22:29:26] @ <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: the sudden motion from her peripheral vision has her glancing over at Raeyld a moment before turning back to the colonel, curious what he will say.::

[22:29:43] @ <Colonel_Rymelde> XO: If what you have there is accurate... this goes deeper than I suspected. ::he pauses, then:: ... Is the general aware?

[22:30:03] @ <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods::  Rymelde: Yes. And she said you were the person to talk to about this.

[22:30:19] @ <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::takes the PADD::  Rymelde: Off the record--we're done being the ass end of what's going on here. We seem to know who is closer to the center of all this, and I think the time has come to find them and get much closer to figuring out what's going on here exactly.

[22:30:38] @ <XO_Cmdr_Davis> Rymelde: It's not, as you might have figured out, "outsiders." At least, not the Federation.

[22:31:09] <Xi'Bray> CMO: Nah,  Not too presumptuous.  It's all good.

[22:31:22] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens brings over a larger machine and set's Xi'Bray's hand inside the resting place:: Xi'Bray: This is going to take about an hour. And, even with the drugs, it'll be uncomfortable. But, it should hold up under light use much sooner than a standard handheld repair.

[22:33:03] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO:  Okay.  I'll do my best to keep still.

[22:33:59] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> CO: We can arrange it to hit early in the news cycle on the capital city. That will alow the news media the longest time to work on it.  I can curate the invited media to those most friendly to off-worlders.  ::shrugs slightly, considering how he had been brought up to avoid the media at all costs as they would just report for the biggest bribe::

[22:34:16] @ <Colonel_Rymelde> ::takes a step back, considering a long moment:: XO: My orders are to insure planetary security, commander. At the moment, the federation's presence here is doing precisely that. There are... aspects of my people whom would prefer us to become independent, isolated from all outsiders. ::pauses, then, and just shakes his head:: I fear many of these same people would return us to the old ways. Those we knew before our introduction to the federation.

[22:34:34] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Xi'Bray: I'll come back and check on you in an hour. In the meantime, feel free to use your other hand, if you want, or even take a nap. And, you should make sure you message the counseling department. What you tell them, eh, that's up to you. 

[22:35:01] @ <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze>  :: lifts her brow slightly.  Independent did not mean isolation::

[22:35:10] <CO_Capt_Damrok> OPS:  Friendly...but not too friendly.  If it's all soft lines of questioning from relatively friendly outlets or sources, that will be very transparent.

[22:35:19] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Quickly adds::  OPS:  Hypothetically speaking, of course.

[22:35:29] <Xi'Bray> CMO: Thanks for the help.

[22:35:35] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Folds his left leg over his right and rests his hand on his chin::

[22:35:48] @ <FCO_SubLT_Talin> :: leans against the wall ::

[22:35:50] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Xi'Bray: Happy to help. I'm going to grab a glass of juice. Would you....like anything?

[22:35:56] @ <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::Nods::  Rymelde: I understand that. I think what you all need to figure out is how deep the support is for that kind of decision. And we do that by taking a definitive stand against Nyrl Venche, Kyrin Velde, and whoever else they are collaborating with, and see what happens.

[22:36:42] @ <XO_Cmdr_Davis> Rymelde: If there is protesting and the like if we take out their key leaders, then maybe this is bigger than we think. If not, then the people causing tension here are under wraps, and perhaps we can all move on.

[22:36:43] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> CO: Alternatively we could invite one respected journalist up, give them a tour and answer questions. It won't have the same impact but it might be a better way to build trust.

[22:37:51] <CO_Capt_Damrok> OPS:  Hm.  That might be a good way to get our foot in the door.  ::Pauses a few moments::  Could you work up a shortlist?

[22:38:31] @ <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::turns to Tsela-Yokaze and T'alin::  Rymelde: These officers can answer any questions you might have about the investigation. And they might be able to give us some ideas about next steps, too, given what they've learned.

[22:39:03] <Xi'Bray> CMO: Thanks, but I think I'm good for now.

[22:39:20] @ <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Almost makes a "snake versus hydra" comment, but quickly realizes that just as the bit of earth mythology is foreign to her, it would be utterly indecipherable to an Arealynian, and keeps her peace for now::

[22:39:23] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::already has a few names in mind:: CO: I'll get you a list of a few names with a few of their stories.

[22:40:11] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens nods:: Xi'Bray: I'm jsut reading in my office but the door is open. If you need anything, a drink, painkillers, even just an ear or someone to chat with, let me know. It's...pretty quiet in here, as you can see.

[22:40:24] @ <Colonel_Rymelde> XO: Venche... would likely not be missed. He's largely an agitator. He will very likely crawl back where he came from until the next time they need a burned out veteran to blame. Velde... he's earned respect. Not just for the civil war, but his actions after. The capital was largely rebuilt on the backs of men like him. Removing him will be... difficult. If you shoot, you are wise not to miss.

[22:41:06] <CO_Capt_Damrok> OPS:  ...I like this idea.  If it's...even a neutral outcome, let alone a success, it might then be worth exploring opening up availability to a larger section of the media.

[22:41:32] @ <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks directly at Rymelde::  Rymelde: It's time to reel them both in, Colonel. 

[22:42:08] @<CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: finds, for a moment, to keep her face blank a challenge... was he serious?  Were they to now be assassins?  How would that help the federation?::

[22:42:24] <Xi'Bray> CMO: If I need anything I'll let you know, but I'm fine for the moment.

[22:42:50] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens nods and heads back into her office, leaving the door open but the lights off::

[22:43:22] @ <Colonel_Rymelde> ::sighs, then nods once:: XO: I understand. You will of course have my full support, commander. Anything you need, though I find it difficult to imagine what that could be. You could likely... pluck them out of their beds without a moment's thought.

[22:43:50] @ <FCO_SubLT_Talin> :: Likes the idea of plucking ::

[22:44:06] @ <FCO_SubLT_Talin> :: or rather ... what comes after ::

[22:45:04] @ <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: liked that idea::

[22:45:32] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> CO: I'll start that list now then sir?

[22:45:51] <CO_Capt_Damrok> OPS:  Yes.  Let me know as soon as you're finished.

[22:46:24] <Colonel_Rymelde> =/\= END MISSION =/\=