[21:00] <SM_James> Summary: Claymore begins to absorb the events of the day previous, both on the planet and internally. Their prisoners remain in custody, with those processes playing out as and how they will. And Claymore's crew has their own tangles with which to contend. And there is the small matter of that tiny little media issue.

[21:00] <SM_James> Star Trek: A Call to Duty is proud to present the USS Claymore in: “Mending Fences”

[21:00] <SM_James> Episode 35: "Perception is Nine Tenths of the Law" (102203.19)

[21:00] <SM_James> =/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\=

[21:02] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::On the bridge in the center chair, reading his PADD, just trying to make sense of the twelve different things they're juggling::

[21:02] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::on the bridge, again or still.  He checked the status of the crew's access codes because there had been a number of changes lately::

[21:03] <SM_James> Info: The early morning media break is playing on several Arealynian frequencies as alpha shift begins.

[21:04] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Walking slowly down a corridor as she reviews a PADD::

[21:04] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::swipes through report after report--there's no shortage of things backed up right now--while finishing breakfast in the lounge::

[21:04] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Approaches the door to T'alin's quarter and rings the chime::

[21:04] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Steps into the CMO office and grabs a PADD to check the reports from Gamma shift::

[21:05] <TAC_Lt Lindsey>  ::standing outside T’alin's door... again.::

[21:05] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Nods to Lindsey::

[21:05] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> ALL: Enter

[21:05] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> :: on the bridge, going through incident reports::

[21:06] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::places the PADD down and sighs, not really wanting to deal with any of this::

[21:07] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::takes one last sip of his coffee, trading mug for PADD and leaving the table and lounge::

[21:07] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore continues to receive requests from media outlets for interviews post-arrest. Curiously or perhaps not, the media appears focused on Velde, not so much on Venche. There are approximately zero mentions of Venche.

[21:07] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: rubbing an itch on her nose, she waits for the lift doors to open.  As they do, she glances around the Bridge, sighting her target of the moment.::

[21:08] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::enters the nearest turbolift:: Turbolift: Bridge.

[21:08] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Despite being removed from duty, Evie - still in T’alin's quarters - was showered and dressed in a fresh uniform.  Walks over to the replicator and orders, vegetable omelet and English breakfast tea with honey and lemon.::

[21:09] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Walks over and down to the command chair and captain.:: CO: I have a question I have always been curious about.  When paper work went to computer, there was supposed to be less work.  Why does it feel like there is always more?

[21:09] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::lurches--it feels that way, anyway--on to the Bridge and moves towards his station::

[21:09] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Not hearing any objection from Lindsey, she steps forward into the room, allowing the door to close behind her. She nods to T'alin:: FCO: Hello, Lieutenant.

[21:10] <Nobel> ::Walks into sickbay and looks around for the CMO.::

[21:10] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Allows a brief chuckle and smile::  CTO:  We have as much information to track as ever.

[21:10] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Sees Nobel through the windows and steps into sickbay::

[21:10] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: Hello. Make yourself at home :: points to the almost empty room :: 

[21:11] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::sits down::

[21:11] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> CIV: Good morning, Commander.  ::Takes her plate to table in the main room of Taliln's quarters.::

[21:12] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> CO: Yes, I have a pile of PADDs on my desk agreeing to that.  :: wryly::  It is getting so high I almost cannot see over them.  :: hands him one of the PADDs::  This is it on our "guests" past and present.

[21:12] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::Tracks the incoming requests and sends the stock pre-recorded reply to all requests for comment. "Thank you for your interest, The USS Claymore has no comment regarding this subject  at this time. If we have a comment in the future you will be aware. Good bye." ::

[21:13] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Walks over to Raeyld and offers her hand and as the CIV Takes her hand, presses her other hand on top of the CIV's hand.  There's a wad of something in her hand.::

[21:14] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::After sending the reply he routs copies of the requests that match the captain's list of potential interviewers to the Captain's inbox.::

[21:14] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Nobel: Doctor, are you looking for someone?

[21:14] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Shakes Simmons hand, catching the crumpled piece of paper between her fingers, then nods:: MO: It's good to see you, Doctor Simmons.  ::Stuffs her hands into her pockets::

[21:14] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> CIV:  Commander.

[21:14] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Smiles briefly to both:: FCO/MO: If this is a poor time...I can come by later.

[21:14] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Accepts the PADD momentarily, musing over his colleagues' propensity for carrying around many devices that all have access to both the computer and several teraquads of local storage, but ceases to think any more of it than that::  CTO:  I see.  So we've finished clearing everyone else?

[21:15] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Offers the PADD back to her::

[21:15] <Nobel>  CMO: Well, I just figured with Dr. Simmons removed from duty perhaps you'd like me to pick up her shift?

[21:15] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks at Damrok, then Tsela-Yokaze, already tired of this conversation::

[21:15] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: There's no time like the present.  Most likely you are here about my request?

[21:15] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: nods at the PADD::  CO:  Habit.  And yes.

[21:16] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Smiling:: CIV: No... Would either of you like me to leave so the two of you can talk?

[21:16] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::picks up his own PADD, again sifting through reports to see if he needs to take action on anything::

[21:16] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Sitting back down to her omelet and tea waiting to hear if there's an objection to her being there.::

[21:16] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Arches an eyebrow slightly for a moment, then relaxes::  CTO:  Very good.  Anything else?

[21:16] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::takes a sip from a water bottle then tucks it back into the secured slot below his terminal::

[21:17] <Xi'Bray>::Walks onto the bridge and heads to the Engineering console to log in.::

[21:18] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> MO: Unfortunately, that may be necessary for both our protection for now, unless you two have things to discuss as well :: cocks his head sideways ::

[21:18] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> FCO: I am indeed. And if we're to talk about it, it should be done in private. ::Glances apologetically to Simmons, not in the least bit interested in separating her from what is clearly an emotional support for the woman right now::

[21:18] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: glances at Davis and back::  CTO:  Not at the moment.  Everything is pretty quiet.  Ahhh... one more thing.  The Breen weapons.  Roberts has finished going through them all.  And it pretty much fits the pattern we came up with.

[21:19] <SM_James> ACTION: DS3 is hailing Claymore on a command frequency.

[21:19] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Nobel: I would very much appreciate that, thank you. I'm planning on covering some additional times myself but I think we should be able to cover sickbay well with minor adjusts from Gamma shift

[21:19] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Hears a notification from his PADD about a new message, but chooses to disregard it for the moment::  CTO:  Not unexpected, I suppose.  Thank you, Lieutenant.

[21:19] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> Aloud: Incoming Subspace message from Deep Space Three.  Viewscreen?

[21:20] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Takes a deep breath, and while she doesn't 'like it' understands it..:: FCO/CIV: Of course.  ::Walks over to T’alin's side and gives him a quick kiss on the cheek.:: FCO: Unless things change for either of us, I will see you later, okay?

[21:20] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: nods and heads back up to tactical.::

[21:20] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Stands::  OPS:  Is it general address, or do they specifically wish to speak with me?

[21:20] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Turns and gives Tsela-Yokaze a nod in thanks::

[21:20] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks up::

[21:21] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> CO: It says 'command frequency' sir.

[21:21] <Nobel> ::Crosses his arms over his chest.:: CMO: How are you doing with all of this?

[21:21] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: quietly listens as Nomalang fills her in.::

[21:22] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Walks back to the table, grabbing her plate and cup.  Deposits the plate back in the replicator and carries her tea with her to the door.  CIV: Thank you for your help - for us both.

[21:22] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> MO: sounds good. :: half smiles ::

[21:22] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> MO: I'm grateful for the opportunity to help. ::Smiles a bit:: I'll check in with you again later.

[21:23] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Nods to the CIV, smiles at the FCO, and exits his quarters with her tea in hand.::

[21:23] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Nobel: I'm doing okay. Shouldn’t be too long like this so it shouldn't be too bad

[21:23] <CO_Capt_Damrok> OPS:  Ah.  I'll take it in the ready room, then.

[21:24] <CO_Capt_Damrok> XO:  Commander, you have the bridge.

[21:24] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::blinks a few times clearing the cobwebs from his head:: CO: Of course sir. Routing it there.

[21:24] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> CMO: Is there good news for Dr. Simmons then?

[21:24] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: for now, all was quiet.:: Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong: If anything changes, let me know.  I will be down in my office for now.  :: a touch of humor in her eyes:: I am going to see if I can find my desk.  I know it was there yesterday.

[21:24] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::nods::  CO: Aye, sir.

[21:24] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Heads off to the ready room and enters, going to the wall console because it's nearer the door, and taps to enter his authorization::

[21:24] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Nobel: Not yet

[21:24] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::he routs the message to a ready room.  Presumably the Captain's, but who can say.::

[21:25] <Nobel> CMO: But you're confident things will?

[21:25] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::watches Damrok retreat to the Ready Room::

[21:25] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong>  :: catches a chuckle as she watches her commander head out.  Reaching up she brushes a few loose white hairs off her face.::

[21:25] <SM_James> ACTION: Admiral McKenzy appears on the viewscreen in the ready room, looking just a little less than please. For various definitions of "a little".

[21:26] <CO_Capt_Damrok> COM: McKenzy: Admiral.

[21:26] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Nobel: I am. The captain is not a man to be trifled with in these kinds of situations

[21:27] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Walks out of T’alin's quarters past the guards sipping on her tea not wanting to go to her quarters and be alone, but not wanting to be with people either.  Decides to head to her quarters just to get a PADD and see if she can reconstruct any of her data....So heads to the TL.::

[21:27] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: As the lift stops at deck 15, she steps off and turns into the restricted area, pausing only to input her code.::

[21:28] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: A few steps along she makes her to her office where she begins to clear the clutter from her desk.::

[21:28] @<ADM_McKenzy> ::barely registers the initial greeting:: COMM: CO: Captain, would you mind telling me precisely what the hell your people are doing when you're not looking? I've got federation diplomats up my ass because they've got Romulans up theirs. And neither are asking politely.

[21:28] <Nobel> CMO: I wish both you and Dr. Simmons all the luck in the Universe that they can get things straightened out.

[21:29] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Gestures toward a chair:: FCO: May I?

[21:30] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: Me Casa as they say, :: Do they say that? ::

[21:31] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Not really sure what a "casa" is, but she infers from his general tone that she may, in fact, sit...and gestures toward another nearby seat:: FCO: I'll admit, I was rather surprised to hear of your request.

[21:31] <CO_Capt_Damrok> COM: McKenzy:  Admiral, the involvement of the Romulans is two-fold.  We have already spoken about the Warbird that the Romulans have disavowed; we know that someone affiliated or previously affiliated with the Star Empire is pulling strings behind the scenes here on Arealyn V.  Second, my helmsman has landed himself in hot water while we were engaged in apprehending several individuals believed to be involved in an attack on the Arealynian government.

[21:31] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: widened his eyes for a moment and then relaxed them and also sat down :: 

[21:32] <CO_Capt_Damrok> COM: McKenzy:  You'll...need to be more specific, I'm afraid.

[21:32] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Enters the TL and annunciating very clearly says:: TL: Deck four.

[21:32] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Nobel: How are you holding up with all of this?

[21:32] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: Yes, well it is easier to find one that will volunteer to die, than to find those whom are willing to endure pain with patience.  I believe an order of cunning and patience are at hand, and you have it.

[21:34] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Tilts her head:: FCO: I suspect you are right, on several claims. I've agreed to act in this capacity, and I've been assured as such I can have privileged discussions with you.

[21:34] <Nobel> CMO: Other than the fact that I feel really badly for Dr. Simmons and by extension you, I'm doing okay.  I don't mind picking up an extra shift or part of a shift to help out friends, ya know?

[21:35] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::rubs the bridge of his nose and then looks over the computer network again.::

[21:35] <Xi'Bray> ::Starts running a diagnostic on the warp field regulator to make sure it's able to be purged prior to their next service deadline.::

[21:35] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: T’alin relaxes a bit.  Finally. After feeling so so tired. ::

[21:35] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens smiles:: Nobel: thank you, Doctor. That truly means a lot. If you need any extra rest, feel free to use my office, yeah?

[21:36] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: Thank you Serena.  

[21:36] @<ADM_McKenzy> COMM: CO: Your helmsman is my only immediate concern at this time. That warbird can go to hell and take its associated mess with it. You don't need a diplomatic incident, and neither do I. So tell me what I need to know so that the only one burned by that hot water is your helmsman.

[21:37] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Exits the TL on Deck four and heads toward her quarters.  Rounds a corner and several doors down, she keys in her code and enters.::

[21:38] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::stands up and paces a little::

[21:39] <Nobel> CMO: Sounds like a plan.  Is there anything else, besides taking Dr. Simmons shift that I could do to ease a bit of the burden?

[21:39] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong>  :: looks up briefly at Davis and then back at her screen.::

[21:40] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Smiles a bit, with an "Of course" nod, then grows more serious:: FCO: I've read everything on the matter I could access - which appears to be most, if not all, of the records. ::Takes a PADD from her pocket, and begins to tap through it:: Including witness statements from those beamed aboard the Claymore.

[21:40] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Leans forward slightly:: FCO: What do you see to be the ideal outcome here for you? What are you hoping for?

[21:40] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Folds his hands behind his back:: COM: McKenzy:  The sublieutenant was on one of the aforementioned away teams, which were requested by the Arealynian government in response to two warrants that had been issued for persons of interest in a bombing attack on the Arealynian government. In the course of that away team mission, weapons were discharged.  We're just in the beginning stages of an internal investigation that will be concluded as expeditiously as possible.  I don't have any further information for you at this time until the facts have been ascertained.

[21:41] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Enters her quarters and heads to her new desk and goes for a PADD in her right-hand drawer.  Grabbing the first one that she sees, she tries to pull up what recovered data they were able to salvage, so she can start making notes on things she can replace off the top of her head.  Heads back out of her quarters and toward the TL again.::

[21:41] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: shrugs :: CIV: Well, obviously in these matters things are always clear.  But my goal as has always been is to protect the Claymore and her personnel. 

[21:42] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Jots notes as he speaks::

[21:42] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: I suppose we should start with the facts as presented from my vantage point as I have not yet written a sworn statement of the events.

[21:43] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> FCO: By all means.

[21:43] <Xi'Bray> ::Minimizes the diagnostic display and changes over to the engineering systems display to check out the wave variance in the inertial dampener field.::

[21:43] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Nobel: At the moment, no. But we do need to talk about your new graft technique at some point. It was...spectacular.

[21:44] <Nobel> CMO: Oh wow.  Thanks.  I still have a few things that I want to get right before I move forward, but maybe you can help me out with that.

[21:45] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: As she clears her desk, she comes to one of the items she had not yet gotten to.::  *XO*:  Sir, permission to collect the data from the authorities concerning Sub Lieutenant T’alin's incident.

[21:46] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::stops::  *CTO*: What data?

[21:46] @<ADM_McKenzy> ::draws a breath, then lets it out slowly:: COMM: CO: What's your read on the situation as you understand it, captain? You know your crew. You work with them. I know what they're capable of based on past results. You know their capabilities based on current results. ::shifts, just slightly:: In short, tell me this is not the hot mess it looks like from here. Because from here, it looks like your next step is to overthrow the current government and impose our own for the sake of the region.

[21:46] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Arrives at the TL and waits for it to open.::

[21:46] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: The Commander and I leading a Team of the Colonels regimen including himself had received some data on a potential cell location operated by Venche.  We beamed to the local coordinates.  Taking in the scene several persons immediately started scrouging grabbing materials and rushing out.  I noted one which appeared to be grabbing at something I believed to be a weapon of some sort 

[21:46] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> and fired reflexively.  Post that, due to the nature of my assumed association, and since I used Escalation of Force procedures I am familiar with I purposely did not aim fatally and my disruptor which note does not have a stun setting was turned down as to not vaporize.

[21:48] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: takes a breath being forced to replay the incident in his head for the 506th time ::

[21:48] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Goes still:: *XO*:  What data?  The one that has him "off duty" at the moment.

[21:48] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Steps onto the TL and calls out:: TL Deck 5.

[21:49] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: Therefore, with the assumed association of the individual struck.  I started asking questions as to Venche's whereabouts, in the hopes of getting information and rendering aid.

[21:49] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Nobel: Then I insist that if there is anything I can do to assist, you let me know

[21:49] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: Not long after as in seconds, also supporting my heightened state, the cell attacked with explosives indicating that they were in fact present.

[21:50] <Nobel> CMO: Of course.  I need to go through my notations, but I'll definitely get something to you in fairly short order.

[21:50] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: taking in another momentary pause to reflect ::

[21:51] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Listens without interrupting (wishing she'd had the same courtesy when she'd been in similar positions):: FCO: Mmhmm...

[21:52] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: We of course, reacted to contact, taking positions and returning fire and the cell retreated.  Both the XO and myself pursued where they were held up in an apartment building taking hostages and proving their resolve by immediately on our arrival throwing an innocent off the 3rd floor where her sinew remained on my shoe until I cleaned post beaming before going to report to the Captain of the current status of the operation.  

[21:52] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Exits the TL and walks slowly toward the Lounge with her head in her PADD as she scrolls through the limited data.::

[21:52] <CO_Capt_Damrok> COM: McKenzy:  Off the record, my read is that he made an incorrect decision in a tense moment that led to the injury of a civilian.  I don't know how the Arealynian government will proceed if said civilian wishes to file a complaint...but I suspect that is the root of this issue.

[21:53] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: Few minutes back, however... I fought my initial instinct to charge into the building and offered my opinion to the Commander that based on our advanced technology we could subdue Venche without further bloodshed by utilization of our transporter technology.

[21:53] <CO_Capt_Damrok> COM: McKenzy:  The Romulans will most likely want to intervene to save face.

[21:53] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: He obliged and we were able to disarm the cell and capture Venche.

[21:54] @<ADM_McKenzy> COMM: CO: Give me something that proves your off the record read, and I will personally slap the Romulans across their not yet saved faces with it.

[21:55] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: I did report to the captain, and verify we had indeed apprehended the target.  I also due to the unclear nature of the wounded persons I shot.  As was evident by the reaction of those around me.  Advised the Captain to place myself on leave. Until an investigation could be completed.  Which he did do, and also confined myself to quarters.

[21:55] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: Interestingly, the lead JAG tried to interrogate me prior to appointed advocation or counsel to myself.  Which I declined.

[21:56] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Tries to refrain from smiling and fails, demurring a moment, then looks squarely to the screen::  COM: McKenzy:  I will do my level best, Admiral.

[21:56] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: That sums up the events to present.

[21:56] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Nods a bit, as she makes a few more notes:: FCO: He was right to ask, and you were right to decline.

[21:57] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> Nobel: Wonderful. I'm going to finish some reports and then I'll be out

[21:58] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: It's my understanding, since I am detained.  That that could potentially be a problem under federation law. But I digress.

[21:59] @<ADM_McKenzy> COMM: CO: I have every confidence in you, captain. I do not have confidence in politics, and you're up to your neck in it. I'd wish you luck, but skill's what's going to save you.

[21:59] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> *CTO*: What kind of data specifically do you plan to collect?

[22:00] <CO_Capt_Damrok> COM: McKenzy:  Your confidence is heartening.  If I'd known what we were getting into here, I'd have requested four more ships and a flotilla of diplomats and public relations specialists.

[22:00] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> FCO: It's his job to question. You were right to refuse questioning until you had counsel. But as long as he didn't press you to answer questions after you invoked counselor, he was in his rights, as were you.

[22:01] @<ADM_McKenzy> COMM: CO: And I'd have told you you're out of your mind. We sent you because you're all we've got. I'm working on solving that, but after the Cabowee...

[22:01] <Nobel> CMO: You bet.  I'm going to check in with the head nurse and see who needs to be seen.

[22:02] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Glancing at the report frowns::  *XO*: My error.  The individual is still on Claymore.

[22:02] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Nods::  COM: McKenzy:  Every word of that rings true.  ::Smiles, albeit a bit dourly::  Thank you, Admiral.  I'll be in touch.

[22:02] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Heads to the bar at the lounge and briefly considers ordering one of those 'blue shot glasses' before briefly reconsidering.

[22:02] <CMO_Lt_Stevens> ::Stevens nods to Nobel with a smile and goes to sit at her desk::

[22:03] @<ADM_McKenzy> COMM: I look forward to it. ::nods once, then cuts the channel::

[22:03] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: My understanding is I should be informed of my rights before any official questioning, while detained, and still technically hasn't happened.  But, I do know my detention is actually to limit access and help us thus I will not be filing a complaint.  However, if after the investigation we end up at a legal proceeding that violation of procedure may help nullify and negative facing evidence gathered from lack of procedural process.

[22:03] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: Between you and me.  I am tired.  I am not sure if the injured was a part of that cell or not.  It's entirely possible I injured an innocent.

[22:05] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Jots a few more things down based on his statements, then looks up:: FCO: Okay. I have some people I'd like to question, and a few more sources to check. I believe I could accomplish that...within a few hours, barring emergencies. I'll personally request your next interview with Lieutenant Callahan be delayed until I'm available.

[22:05] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> FCO: Can you go without speaking to anyone - whatsoever - during that period? ::Glances briefly to the door, as if to invisibly invoke Doctor Simmons::

[22:06] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> :: nods :: CIV: I don't have issue with that.  And, as you are aware.  Simmons is affected by another issue, and I am able to separate that and not speak specifically about these matters to her.  She understands.  

[22:06] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: I don't see anyone else attempting to contact me at this time other than my own government depending on how far reporting has gone.

[22:06] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::returns to pacing::

[22:08] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Returns to the bridge::

[22:08] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::carefully doesn't look at the XO while he checks the power settings to make sure that none of them changed.  He then sends a flurry of 'no comment' messages out to reply to requests::

[22:09] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::pauses as the Ready Room doors open again; he was facing them, and even moving towards them as he was mid-pace::

[22:09] <SM_James> ACTION: Sensors detect an increase in what appears to be prelaunch activity on the planet.

[22:09] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Starts making notes on some of the items she easily realizes that she's missing.::

[22:10] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> FCO: How you choose to fulfill your responsibilities to your government - so far as it does not cause risk to the Claymore or violate Federation laws - is up to you, but I must advise you that we cannot safeguard against the possibility of your government providing evidence against you to Starfleet - far flung though the possibility may be.

[22:10] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::checks the time and re-reads the report about pre-lunch activity::

[22:11] <Nobel>  ::Goes in search of the head nurse to see who needs to be seen.::

[22:11] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Approaches Davis, keeping his voice somewhat low::  XO:  Admiral wanted more information on your away team mission.  Seems to have created a small stir in diplomatic circles.

[22:12] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> :: fingers dance lightly along the console::  XO:  Sir, sensors picking up activity on the planet... perhaps a prelaunch?

[22:12] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::also in a low voice::  CO: Yes, maiming civilians often does.

[22:12] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: Yes, ... it all depends.  There's interesting politics there at play as well.  Although, I believe they wanted me to be a part of the solution here due to the previous engagement so that they could save face as much as possible and disavow any wrong doing with General we encountered.

[22:12] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::mutters something under his breath about, 'too early for lunch anyhow'.::

[22:13] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::does sort of a double-take::  Tac: Can we get a visual? Or perhaps just more information on what might be launching?

[22:13] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Using a stylus to type in the notes she can remember.::

[22:13] <SM_James> ACTION: Almost on queue, 3 ships take off from Arealyn V at speed.

[22:13] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Raises a voice to respond and is interrupted, making his way to the command area::

[22:14] <OPS_LtJg_Fong> ::feeds a visual version of the sensor feed of one of the launching ships to the viewscreen per the XO's request::

[22:14] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::follows, finding his own station::

[22:15] <Xi'Bray> ::Catches the hubbub going on around the bridge and makes sure everything's on standby::

[22:15] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> :: puts it on screen::  CO:  It is an Arealynian civilian craft.  Equivalent to a short-range shuttle.

[22:16] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CTO: Can you project their course? Where they're headed?

[22:16] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> :: scans the crafts::

[22:16] <SM_James> ACTION: The Arealynian military maneuvers to intercept, transmitting to the launching craft in the process. The craft, for their part, increase speed... and point themselves at Claymore.

[22:16] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> XO:  Working on it sir...

[22:17] <HLM2_ENS_Lawrence> :: sitting at helm preparing evasive and/or intercept maneuvers ::

[22:18] <CO_Capt_Damrok> Sarpong:  Yellow alert, and prepare the tractor beam again should we need to repel them.  Similar craft to those we've seen in the past?

[22:18] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong>  CO:  It would appear they are heading toward us.  There is one person on each vessel.

[22:19] <SM_James> ACTION: The military ships power up weapons, and send warning messages to the approaching craft again.

[22:19] <CO_Capt_Damrok> HLM2:  Lawrence, break orbit and prepare for evasive maneuvers.

[22:19] <Xi'Bray> ::Monitoring engineering systems to know which teams to deploy if the crap explodes against the circular air flow regular.::

[22:20] <CO_Capt_Damrok> OPS:  Fong, is the Arealynian fleet responding in any way?

[22:20] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> :: Takes the ship to yellow alert and initiates power to the tractor beam without turning it on.::

[22:20] <HLM2_ENS_Lawrence> CO: Understood Sir. :: breaks orbit and actually plots intercept :: CO: If I may.. they ... could be requesting ... asylum under the circumstances... should we cease all hostilities as much as possible? Just offing a thought.  :: twirls hair at the ready as Claymore moves to position ::

[22:20] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::pulls up communications on his own console quickly::

[22:20] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> CO:  No sir.  The previous ones were Arealynian fighters.  These are more along civilian.

[22:21] <CO_Capt_Damrok> HLM2:  Noted, but I had already considered the possibility.  I have no intention of initiating combat -- but we got caught somewhat flat-footed after that last half-hearted attack on our vessel, and I won't allow that to happen again.

[22:22] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::nods:: FCO: In either event, I leave those dealings up to your discretion. ::Stands to her feet:: I'll have these discussions, and get back with you shortly.

[22:22] <#ARE_CO> COMM: Ships: Unidentified vessels. Return to the surface or be fired upon. By order of the Arealynian government, comply.

[22:22] <CO_Capt_Damrok> HLM2:  Never mind that making for our ship on an intercept course without prior subspace communication would be a poor way to go about requesting assistance.

[22:23] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: As the ship goes to yellow alert, she contacts Sarpong who quickly fills her in.::

[22:23] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: considers the situation and leaves Noma in charge::

[22:24] <FCO_SubLT_T’alin> CIV: Understood.  I'll keep you appraised as much as possible.  Mostly, I'll sit here second guessing myself and perhaps awaiting penance or sanction.

[22:25] <HLM2_ENS_Lawrence> CO: understood.  :: complies ::

[22:26] <SM_James> ACTION: The civilian craft break the atmosphere, and increase speed. And the military converges.

[22:27] <CIV_LtCmdr_Raeyld> ::Smiles a bit:: FCO: I'm sure we'll find a way through.  ::She starts toward the door, then pauses, and looks back, most seriously:: But...keep in mind: You may regret requesting me. There is a reason I'm not a lawyer.

[22:27] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::attempts to contact the approaching craft, and asks them to state their intention::

[22:28] <SM_James> ACTION: Davis's request gets no answer. A moment later, the military fires twice, and misses. They fire a third time, and one of the crafts almost immediately explodes.

[22:28] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> :: looks up at the main screen, a finger hovering over the lock she has whomever, ready to beam them aboard.::

[22:29] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> :: Tries to beam the person aboard from the destroyed vessel::

[22:30] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong>  :: frowns as she was too late::

[22:30] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Feels his jaw slacken a moment at the sight of the Arealynian fleet firing on the first transport and destroying it, but quickly regains his composure::  Aloud:  How many people were aboard that craft?

[22:31] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> CO:  One, sir.  There is one on each vessel.

[22:31] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Shakes his head::  Aloud:  Not that it matters.  One would have been too many.  ::Rubs his forehead with his left hand, sticking his right, which holds his PADD, on his hip::

[22:31] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::shakes his head::  CO: Not getting any response from any of the remaining crafts.

[22:32] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> :: looks for the command to get the other two... maybe?::

[22:32] <CO_Capt_Damrok> XO:  What possible reason could they have for wanting to run this blockade?

[22:32] <SM_James> ACTION: One of the craft breaks off from Claymore, veers right, and aims for one of the military craft. It quickly maneuvers to evade, but is just slightly two slow. They collide, and both crafts explode.

[22:32] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::watching the screen::  Self: My God.

[22:33] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> :: mentally jump as she watches the explosion::  CO:  Sir, one of the vessel just committed suicide.

[22:33] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::looks back to Damrok::  CO: I'm at a loss.

[22:34] <SM_James> ACTION: The third craft continues en route Claymore, with the military regrouping to form up on that craft.

[22:35] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> CO: We're not going to know if we don't get in touch with this other ship. 

[22:34] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::With a halting breath, makes a split-second decision, and probably a poor one, at that::  Aloud:  I want that other pilot.  Transporter, tractor beam, anyone and everyone do what you've got to do.  We must find out why.

[22:34] <MO_LtJg_Simmons> ::Flinches as she watches the explosion.::

[22:35] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> :: nodding with the beam locked, sends to transporter room.::

[22:35] <HLM2_ENS_Lawrence> :: initiates full impulse to try and get claymore in the way and protect the craft ::

[22:36] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> :: informs the CTO::

[22:36] <SM_James> ACTION: Claymore's transporter engages. The military opens fire. And the craft explodes.

[22:36] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: makes her way to the transporter room.::

[22:36] <SM_James> ACTION: The transporter room reports they have one beamed in, then the comm goes quiet.

[22:37] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Pauses a moment, hesitating to even ask::  Aloud:  Did we get them?

[22:37] <Tac PO1 Nomalanga Sarpong> CO:  One beamed aboard.  Lieutenant Tsela-Yokaze on her way.

[22:38] <CO_Capt_Damrok> ::Covers his mouth with his hand and exhales a heavy sigh, eyes still slightly wide::  XO:  Commander, get to the transporter room on the double.  Find out who we're dealing with and what they were doing.

[22:38] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: grabs Abara on her way::

[22:38] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::stands up immediately and bolts towards the turbolift and directs it to the Transporter Room::

[22:38] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Weapon in hand, the pair enter the transporter room.::

[22:39] <Pilot> ::holds a knife to the transporter technician's throat, his eyes cold:: All: Kill me and this thing goes with me! ::spits:: Frelling offworlders!

[22:40] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::again bolts out of the lift on the run and heads for the Transporter Room::

[22:40] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Quietly:: Pilot:  We rescued you.  We have no desire to harm you.  Why do you wish to harm him?

[22:42] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::enters the Transporter Room and immediately stumbles upon the Pilot and Tsela-Yokaze::

[22:42] <TR1_PO2_Felgar> ::Feels the knife cut into his neck and regrets the moment or two of distraction::

[22:42] <Pilot> All: No more lies! ::presses the knife just a little harder against the man's throat:: You return our world to the Arealynians or he'll only be the first!

[22:43] <TR1_PO2_Felgar>::considers the situation and nods, fully expecting the security team to stun him.::

[22:44] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: hearing the opening of the doors does not look behind.::  Pilot:  I am... confused.  Your world already belongs to the Arealynians.  We are here only upon your governments request.

[22:45] <Sec PO1 Imari Abara> :: quietly holds his weapon, ready to fire::

[22:45] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> Pilot: It may not seem like it, but we have no interest in wrestling control of your world.

[22:45] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> Pilot: Who are you?

[22:46] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: With Davis behind her, lets him continue the conversation.::

[22:47] <Pilot> ::spits at Davis, then shoves the transporter tech into a bulkhead:: XO: I am one of the only pieces of Arealyn's real government left. And Arealyn's real government did not agree to sell us out to the likes of you.

[22:48] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Seeing the tech is safe for the moment, hopefully unharmed, she waits for Davis orders.::

[22:48] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::flinches, instinctively wiping away whatever that was::  Pilot: And those of us aboard this vessel didn't ask to be sent here to do any of this.

[22:49] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> Pilot: And I think we're ready to listen if you're willing to talk.

[22:50] <Pilot>::takes a single step forward, then aims to slam his fist into Davis's nose:: XO: Did you hear that?

[22:52] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::staggers back, but remains on his feet; his knee jerk reaction is to tell Tsela-Yokaze to just shoot this piece of shit in the face, yet he somehow finds it in himself to pause for a moment and considers his options::

[22:51] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Reaches up to grab the mans hand and twist it around his back::

[22:52] <Sec PO1 Imari Abara> :: lifts his phaser::

[22:52] <TR1_PO2_Felgar> ::struggles to his feet as he rubbed the spot where the knife had bit.  He turned around just in time to watch the Pilot punch the XO::

[22:54] <Pilot> ::tries to wrestle his arm free from the CTO, and kicks out with a foot to catch... pretty much anything in range::

[22:55] <XO_Cmdr_Davis> ::sees the commotion in front of him, and decides this is the perfect time for action: he field goal kicks at the man's head::

[22:56] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: Moves slightly to avoid his kick while using her foot to twist through his, bringing him down. Hisses::  Pilot:  Stop before you get hurt.  Your anger accomplishes nothing here.

[22:58] <SM_James> ACTION: The pilot manages to stay mostly on his feet despite Rayn's insistence to the contrary. The maneuvering required to do that, however, pretty much puts him in line for Davis's kick. Davis connects, sending the pilot into Rayn, and both of them to the deck.

[22:58] <CTO_LtJg_Tsela-Yokaze> :: quietly:: oomph... :: as the air leaves her suddenly.::

[22:59] <Sec PO1 Imari Abara> :: Fires::

[22:59] <SM_James> =/\= END MISSION =/\=