USS Kraken 11311.21

Mission 63 - Incognito, Part 5

Leitao committed the murders. The evidence supports the verdict. Commander Suder and Miguel Leitao re-live the murders through a telepathic connection.

But medical scans show Leitao was sleep walking during the incident, completely unaware of what he was doing.

The somnambulant homicide opens up a lot of questions. The fact Leitao was asleep doesn't change the fact two people are dead.

Is he blameworthy; culpable? How do you sentence such a person? And if it's considered to be out of his control, do you still imprison him in order to protect society? Would the family's need for justice be fulfilled?

Good questions, but largely in the hands of the Renmin government.

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CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::puts the finishing touches to his notes, scooping the PADD into his pocket as he stands and then making his way to the bridge:: Denim: Keep things running while I’m gone, Ensign. Won't be long - I hope.

CO_Capt_Aan says:
::finishes his report to Starfleet, sending it off to all parties, then sitting silently for a moment::

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::taps her comm badge:: *CO*: Sel...?

CO_Capt_Aan says:
:: Taps his comm badge. :: *XO*: Here.

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
*CO*: I assume the doctor has updated you? ::voice is shaking a little::

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::waits passively in the transporter room for Mr. Leitao::

Miguel_Leitao says:
::enters the transporter room with the guards::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::steps off the Turbolift and onto the bridge, eyes drawn to the planet drifting slowly beneath them on the viewscreen as he rests against the railing and waits for the Captain::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
*XO*: Yes I have everything and sent my report to command.  Are you...ok?  I want to talk to Leitao before he's sent back and I'd like you there.

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::is glad the psylosynine has finally started to wear off. That level of telepathic strength exactly hadn't brought back happy memories::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::decides to leave her quarters, after a long period in a dark room, the idea of living some else's traumatic memories having reawakened her own::

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::ignores his question:: *CO*: I'm on my way.

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
Leitao: Mr. Leitao. I wanted to take a moment to speak to you before you left, if you don't mind. ::glances to the guards::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
::transporter room.:: TP Chief:  Chief, please inform the Renmin security team I'd like to speak to Leitao briefly before he leaves.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Wipes the telltale trace of tears from her face just before she walks out of the turbolift onto the bridge::

Miguel_Leitao says:
::still a little distraught about the revelation:: CNS: Wh.. what? Yes.

CO_Capt_Aan says:
*XO*: I'll see you there.

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::steps into a Turbolift:: TL: Transporter Room. *CO*: Aye sir... ::leans back heavily against the wall:: Self: Thanks Rixx that wasn't Torel... ::sighs deeply::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::turns as the turbolift opens and gives Torel a brief smile:: OPS: Lieutenant.

CO_Capt_Aan says:
::stands and leave the ready room, heading into the Turbolift immediately.:: TL: Transporter room.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Takes the OPS station from the other officer, and as she sets herself up there, the console lights up with a hail:: *CO*: Incoming hail from planet authorities Captain

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::watches the CO disappear from view and glances around::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
TL: Hold.

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::steps out of the TL and makes her way around the corner to the Transporter room, hoping the CO has got there first::

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::gently places one of his large hands on Leitao's shoulder to get his attention more firmly:: Leitao: I know there's nothing I can say to ease what you're feeling, but, whatever happens, I want you to know two things...

Miguel_Leitao says:
::slightly taken aback, looks into the CNSs eyes and listens intently::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
::moves back out of the TL...shakes his head. :: OPS: Alright, put it through.  CMO: Doctor, would you please see Lieutenant Leitao off...tell him....tell him I'm sorry.  Tell him we'll do everything we can to get him the help he needs.

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
Leitao: Firstly, your life isn't over. Wherever you are, whatever your position, you can still do good things.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods to the Captain and moves into the Turbolift instead:: TL: Transporter Room 1

CO_Capt_Aan says:
*Transporter Room*: Transporter room 1, the Doctor will be coming instead of me.

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::steps into the Transporter Room as CNS is passing on some wisdom::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::steps off the Turbolift and walks in shortly after the XO, giving her a nod and standing back until the Counselor has finished giving his words of wisdom out::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Waits for the fit to hit the shan.::

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::spares a quick glance in the CMO's direction::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::gives Kesh a brief smile before turning his eyes back to Leitao::

Renmin Authorities says:
COM: CO: Renmin to the USS Kraken, please be reminded that Miguel Leitao is expected back on the surface within ten minutes. Secondly, you are informed that due to the evidence presented by your crew, sentence is postponed according to regulation 7b subsection 17 of the legal code. The case is hereby officially reopened. Renmin out.

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
Leitao: Secondly... you are *not* an evil man. Our minds are frail, and can betray us... but you are not your mind. You will learn that you are more than that. Understand?

CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Blinks for a moment...then turns to Torel.::  OPS: .....You think they're upset?

Miguel_Leitao says:
::nods slightly:: CNS: But I've still lost everything... I can't hold Kara again, sleep alongside her, and... the images... ::shakes his head slightly::

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::lowers her gaze. Is all too aware of what those images must be doing to the poor Lt.::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::steps forward as Miguel shakes his head:: Miguel: I've arranged a spot for you at the Tantalus Four medical facility. If we can succeed in getting you extradited then you'll have the very best doctors there helping you, putting right what once went wrong.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
CO: Or just very formal, Sir

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
Leitao: You'll survive, Miguel. You've lost much... but you haven't lost yourself. Hold on, ok?

CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS: Yeah...let’s go with that.

Miguel_Leitao says:
CMO: Unless they can raise the dead, things will never be right again. CNS: I've got to try. ::looks to the XO, almost breaking into tears at seeing her, knowing she saw what he did:: CNS: I should go.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::tries to keep her face a mask, to hide that she partly blames the Captain for bringing her old memories back to the forefront::

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::holds her composure, owing her fellow crewmate that much. Nods once::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::steps back, nodding to the transporter chief::

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::nods, hoping he'll remember his words:: Miguel: Good luck.

Miguel_Leitao says:
::everyone talking to him is all a little overwhelming after the telepathic link, but he nods anyway that he is ready::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant, please inform the Renmin government that Miguel Leitao and his escort will be beaming down momentarily.

CO_Capt_Aan says:
Torel:  Let me know when Leitao's been transported, then please inform the command staff I'd like to speak to all of you in the observation lounge.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
*CMO* Acknowledged Commander. ::sends a text based message to the surface regarding the prisoner transfer::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::with the confirmation, he nods to Leitao giving him as confident a look as he can muster:: Transporter Chief: Energise please, Chief.

CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS: I'll be waiting there.

ACTION: Miguel Leitao is beamed to Renmin along with the guards, leaving an empty transporter pad behind.

CO_Capt_Aan says:
::walks to the lounge and waits.::

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::stands perfectly still, watching Leitao disappear::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
*Command staff*: The Captain has called an immediate meeting in the observation lounge.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::lets out a slow breath, watching the pad for a moment::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::glances upwards for some reason as the comm comes in:: All: I guess we have work to do.

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CMO: Some of us. ::looks to the XO::

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::eyes are fixed on the Transporter pad, arms folded gently across her chest. Seems to be far away::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CNS: Sounds about right, Counselor. ::glances over at Kesh, reaching out and resting a hand on her arm lightly:: XO: Commander, after you?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Slowly moves from her console towards the observation lounge, hoping she won't be the first to arrive::

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::turns at the sound of CMO's voice, snapping out of her daze. Hides her confusion quickly:: CMO: Oh, yes... right. ::breathes deeply:: CMO/CNS: Let's go.

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::follows them out of the transporter room::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::steps into the TL along with everyone else:: TL: Bridge.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::walks into the observation lounge, looking around::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS: have a seat...and relax.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::murmurs very very quietly:: Self: Easier said than done

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::exits TL, with CMO and CNS behind her::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::walks into the observation lounge with the rest of them and takes a seat somewhere in the middle::

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::steps into the Observation Lounge, greeting those already assembled::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::wishes she had brought a drink into the meeting, so she had something to do with her hands::

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::pulls her chair around and sits down next to the CO::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
::waits for everyone to sit, then stands.::  All: We have a few things to discuss, but before we do, I wanted to say something.

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::sits in the least-assuming chair; you know the one::

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::sits quietly for once, mind pre-occupied::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
All: When we started this...our investigation, I was certain the situation was being manipulated. After the last mission...well, I just felt it in my gut.

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::rests an elbow on the table, fingers running pensively over her bottom lip, listens to the CO::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
All: I'm dragging this out...

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::rests his hands on the table in front of him, fingers linked, watching the CO with a look on his face::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
All: I'm sorry. I asked from you thing I shouldn't have.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::listens, with a blank look on her face::

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::her eyes flicker over to OPS for a second, then back down to the table top::

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::seems to raise an eyebrow, though it's hard to tell; one of the eyes just becomes bigger than the other one::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
All: I asked things that weren't in the scope of your duties, which were in some ways immoral.

CO_Capt_Aan says:
::looks at Kesh directly. :: All: I ask you all to trust me and then didn't give you the same...I'm sorry.

CO_Capt_Aan says:
All: I didn't keep any of this from my report to Command, they know what I did and why.

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::sits back in her chair, lets her hands drop to her lap and thinks for a moment:: CO: Thank you, Captain.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::can feel a small buildup of panic, but lets out a slow subtle breath, trying to control it as she did through the academy::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
All: But command is not out here, we are, and I owed you an explanation.  ::takes a deep breath and adjusts his uniform.::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
All: Well, that being said....I do have some good news about Mr. Leitao's fate.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::his ears perk up at mention of that::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
All: The Renmin government is reopening his case.  They’re not particularly happy about our interference, but at least he gets a chance at getting the help he needs.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::turns his chair slightly:: CO: Re-opening? We know that the Lieutenant is guilty, are they actually going through all of the evidence or simply changing his verdict and punishment?

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CMO: They'll likely be looking at adjusting his sentence.

CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO: I don't think they're going to just go through the motions, but I can't say either way.  It’s in the hands of the doctors and politicians now.

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::nods:: CO: At least he has a chance...

CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO: Far more than he had before.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods over at the Counselor:: All: I've confirmed with Doctor Oetker at the Tantalus Four facility that if we can get an extradition sentence for the Lieutenant, there is a place for him there where he can begin his treatment and rehabilitation.

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CMO: Good work, doctor. ::tries for a smile::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::shrugs slightly:: XO: I'd hope one of you would do the same for me in that situation. Rehabilitation has always been preferable to incarceration.

CO_Capt_Aan says:
All:  We've done all we can here, let’s wrap up and head home. Dismissed.

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CMO: Agreed. I'm just glad the Renmin authorities were willing to bend their rules in this case.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods, smiling slightly:: XO: We've done what we can.

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::stands up as the CO dismisses them all::

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::stands as well, making his way towards the XO::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::coughs, heading back towards Sickbay::

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::catches the CO's eye:: CO: Holodeck 2... 2100 hours.

CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Nods.:: XO:  I'll be there.

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::turns away from CO, coming face-to face with the CNS:: CNS: The exit is behind you.

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
XO: So I noticed. When shall I expect you in my officer, Commander?

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::sighs. Had been far more up for this before her encounter with Leitao:: CNS: I'm at your disposal. I have a thing on at 2100hrs, but beyond that...::starts to leave the Lounge::

CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Stands and waits for everyone to file out, then follows and heads to the bridge.::

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::nods and heads for the turbolift:: XO: How about in an hour?

XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
CNS: Sounds like a date. ::doesn't sound pleased. Turns and retreats into her office::

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