Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11208.06

Starring:

Einar Sigurðsson		as	[CO] Captain Jonathan Rome
				Commanding Officer and Temporary Ship Manager

Andrew James		as	[XO] Commander Thalev Idrani
				First Officer

C.J. Short		as	[FCO] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner
				Flight Control Officer
			
			And	[aFCO] Velasquez

Lilia Perfeito		as	[OPS] Lieutenant Laeena Saprin
				Chief Operations Officer / Second Officer

			And	[aOPS] Ensign Vettel

Also starring:

Aoibhe Ní Shúilleabháin	as	Eva Arrani, journalist (NPC)

Absent:

Wim Herremans		as	[CSO] Ensign Lucas Sanders
				Chief Science Officer

LOA:

Janaye Hinsley		as	[CTO] Lieutenant JG Haylin Raash
				Chief Tactical Officer / Chief of Security

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OPS Lt Saprin:
::at her station on the bridge compiling the latest sensor data before the meeting::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::sits in his Ready room and looks at his wristwatch, five minutes until the meeting should start. He was nervous as he read the reports again, how could this have happened::
 
Eva Arrani:
:: straightens her hair for the n-th time as she steps into a TL, and stuffs her stylus into her loose, low bun:: Self: Ordered to the bridge. Last time I nearly got my head chewed off, and now he "orders" me... :: glances at the PADD in her hand:: ... talk about changeable. TL: Bridge, please.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::on the bridge, filing more boring reports away::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::sends a quick message to Engineering before checking the ship's time at her station::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::As Vettel arrives to take the next shift, she steps aside with a PADD and heads for the briefing room::

ACTION: Sumner's console comes to life as fiberoptic connections light up her display

XO Cmdr Idrani:
::nods to Vettel as he arrives, prompt as usual::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::grins at her console:: Self: That's my girl.
 
Eva Arrani:
::reads the message he'd sent again:: Self: I mean, knock me over with a feather! :: folds her arms as the lift opens::

ACTION: Incoming message from Gul Dumat

FCO Ens Sumner:
::gets up and makes her way towards the briefing room::
 
Eva Arrani:
::peeks out of the 'lift, more cautious than last time::
 
<Ens Vettel>XO: Commander, we have an incoming message from Gul Dumat.
 
Eva Arrani:
FCO: Em... is it safe?
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::glances towards Eva, then to Vettel:: Vettel: On screen please Ensign.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::standing at the door to the briefing room she turns as Vettel speaks::
 
<Ens Vettel>XO: On screen. ::puts the communication signal on screen::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::looks around a moment:: Eva: Theoretically. I'd stay generally behind tactical, though.
 
<Gul Dumat>COM: Scimitar: XO: Scimitar, our sensors show your repairs are almost complete. I urge you to continue on your way home. ::smiles menacingly::
 
Eva Arrani:
::realises it's a lot quieter than last time and steps out, tugging at her long skirt:: FCO: The Cpatain said I've to report to... ::mutters to self "can't believe I'm saying this!":: ...the briefing room?
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
COM: Dumat: Of course, Gul Dumat. Please accept our gratitude for your hospitality and patience. Again, we apologise for our tresspass. If we meet again, I owe you a drink.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::blinks, listening to the message with the unspoke "or else we shoot you"::
 
Eva Arrani:
::stops in her tracks, steps well to the side, out of the viewscreen's range, and slowly, slowly reaches into her hair for her stylus::
 
<Gul Dumat>COM: Scimitar: XO: I doubt it, Andorian. Dumat out.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::gestures to Eva to go through to the briefing room, wanting to remove the distraction in his peripheral vision::

ACTION: The Galor class reappears on the viewscreen, angling for the Scimitar, as if watching them.

XO Cmdr Idrani:
FCO: Helm, set a course for Starbase 621, Warp 5.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::glances to the screen for a moment, thinking they were much less friendly than their last message, and indicates that Eva should follow her into the briefing room::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
XO: I suppose this is the best of Cardassian hospitality.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::nods at OPS:: OPS: Considering we are a military vessel in the demilitarized zone, they were actually quite easy to get on with.
 
Eva Arrani:
:: takes the XO's hint, and follows the FCO with a smile:: FCO: So ::steps alongside her:: who was that, then?
 
<aFCO_Velasquez> XO: Aye sir. ::sets their course and speed:: XO: Course laid in, Commander.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::steps out of the Read room and gives Thalev a nod, then head across the Bridge and for the briefing room::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
XO: I understand your point. However, we are not at war and we established friendly diplomatic relations.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::nods to the Captain and steps inline to walk alongside him:: CO: Course laid in for Starbase 621. ETA is a few days.
 
Eva Arrani:
FCO: And more importantly, what's got his pants in a bunch? :: notices the CO just as she finishes speaking::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::turns back to OPS:: OPS: Indeed.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::walks along side his friend:: XO: Tell Engineering good job.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::enters the briefing room and takes her seat::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
Eva: Our welcoming party; we're kind of not where we're supposed to be, so I guess we're lucky they didn't shoot us on sight.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::arrives at the end of the table:: All: Sit down please.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::finds a seat near a rear corner of the table::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::as he sits:: CO: Will do.
 
CO Capt Rome:
Eva: Miss Arrani, thank you for joining us...again. Starfleet asked me to allow you a seat at this table for what I am about to share with you, despite my reluctance....I did agree.
 
Eva Arrani:
FCO: "kind of not where we're supposed to be?" Oh, that's where I always am. :: smiles warmly at the FCO, hoping to grab her for an interview a little later.::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::grins at Eva before turning back to the Captain::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks at the Captain and knows it is not good news::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::looks at Rome, knowing him well enough to know something big is on his mind::
 
Eva Arrani:
CO: I was, indeed, overtaken with a rush of curiosity, Captain. :: sits down curtly::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::takes a deep breath:: All: I have been on the phone with Starfleet all day, and despite my arguments, Mr. Kanga will be handed over to Starfleet Intelligence at Starbase 621, which is our latest destination.
 
Eva Arrani:
::decides now does not seem like the right time to take notes, from the look on the CO's face, so she puts her stylus back in her hair and leans back on her chair::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods, not particularly surprised that Starfleet is taking this seriously::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::looks sharply at Rome:: CO: What about finding his family?
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::frowns some::
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: I tried, Thalev. They wouldn't have it. They said...they would look into it. ::looks very annoyed, not at his friend but at having to hand the prisoner over after having given him his word to help::
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: You are to clear him for transport when we reach the Starbase, SFI will take over from there.
 
Eva Arrani:
::watches the XO's reaction to the news::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::uses all his self control to nod acknowledgment and not argue in front of the crew. Decides he'll carry on the conversation when the briefing is over:: CO: I see. ::pauses:: I'll see to it personally.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Thank you Commander. ::takes his seat:: All: Now, there is more.
 
Eva Arrani:
::is let down by his self-restraint, frowns gently::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::sits back, listening and making a mental note to talk to Idrani about this once the meeting is over::
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: A few months ago, as we all know, the Romulan empire was hit by a devastating blow as a supernova destroyed the home planets of Romulus and Remus. Finally the Romulans are asking for help.
 
Eva Arrani:
:: wonders if she might be able to wrangle an interview with the prisoner before he's transferred, if she promises not to publish any bit of it.. you know, future story fodder::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::looks to a padd, remembering the horrific events of a few months back::
 
Eva Arrani:
:: raises her eyebrows, looking at the CO intently for whatever is coming next::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::still miffed at the decision from the brass, he stays quiet to hear what will happen::
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: We are to report to Starbase 621 for repairs, after our....recent sabotage. There you will pick up supplies, and be on your way for Romulan space on a relief mission. We are flying under a flag of peace into Romulan territory.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::remembers well when she heard the news. It is one of those moments she will always remember where she was and what she was doing when she heard. She is glad the Romulans are finally doing the logical step::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::places his hands on the table as he bites down his disappointment:: All: However I will not be joining you.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::sits up at that news:: CO: What? Why not?
 
CO Capt Rome:
::smiles at the rash young woman::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::listens::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
All: I can't help but feel the Remans won't get the same aid as the Romulans.
 
Eva Arrani:
:: realises what he's saying, and her mouth opens slowly::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::turns to the CO to continue::
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: I have temporarily reassigned to take part in a multicultural delegation to discuss the future of the Romulan - Federation border and relief efforts, hosted by the Federation and the Ferengi Alliance.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
CO: Congratulations Captain. You will have the opportunity to make history.
 
Eva Arrani:
::slowly lifts her hand, retrieving her stylus, and holds it, poised over her PADD:: CO: When was this decision reached, Captain Rome?
 
CO Capt Rome:
::manages a weak smile:: OPS: Thank you, Lieutenant. However I wish I could stay here to be honest.
 
CO Capt Rome:
Eva: About three hours ago I received the news.
 
CO Capt Rome:
::holds up a hand to stop the flood of questions from the reporter::
 
Eva Arrani:
CO: And is this a- :: sees his hand and shuts her mouth::
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Thalev, you are to take command of the Scimitar after we dock with the Starbase. I know you will take good care of her.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::nods to the CO, wishing he'd spoken privately with him about this first:: CO: Yes, absolutely Captain. I'll keep your seat warm.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Not a scratch, Thalev.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::not in the mood for his jokes after the Kanga news, and turns to OPS:: OPS: That makes you my number one, Lieutenant. ::nods approvingly towards her::
 
Eva Arrani:
:: leans an elbow on the table as her eyes light up, interrupts proceedings:: CO/XO: Commander, Captain, I'd like to chart this change of command, if I may. I'll arrange a time to talk to you both. :: smiles hopefully::
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: At Starbase 621, you will be joined with a.....cultural specialist, someone Starfleet deemed necessary for us. As we have little knowledge of the worlds and dangers inside Romulan Space, I trust he will come to good use.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::blinks:: XO: I suppose it does. :: hadn’t realized that::
 
CO Capt Rome:
Eva: I will be happy to answer your questions in the coming hours, Miss Arrani.
 
Eva Arrani:
CO; Thank you, Captain. ::nods approvingly, and then looks at the XO, awaiting similar confirmation from him::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::looks over at Thalev, noting the anger directed at him::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::looks down to his padd again::
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: Questions?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::can't think of any::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: How long will you be gone?
 
Eva Arrani:
::thinks the XO has missed her look and vows to catch him later for that chat::
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Unsure, but it will be a few weeks.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::gives a sole nod::
 
CO Capt Rome:
All: Then you are all dismissed.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Thalev, stay please.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods and gets up, heading for the bridge::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::stands up and looks to Thalev, giving a brief, sheepish smile, and look that says 'we should probably talk at some point' before leaving the room and returning to her post::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::stands and moves to the wall, leaning sideways onto it:: CO: Aye.
 
Eva Arrani:
::hops up instantly, heading for the XO:; XO; Commander... :: puts a finger up to shush the CO before he objects:; XO: That interview... will that be OK with you?
 
CO Capt Rome:
::looks dumbfounded::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::as she steps out onto he bridge:: FCO: This will be the first time I enter Romulan space. I am quite looking forward to it.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::too caught up in the Kanga incident to notice the FCO's look:: Eva: Hmm? Oh.... ::gestures politely for her to leave::
 
CO Capt Rome:
::sighs and shakes his head as he looks at his hands lying flat on the table, knowing he's not going to enjoy this chat::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::grabs Eva by the arm as she leaves and pulls her along:: OPS: We used to run drills about Romulan attacks, but we never practiced flying into their space. It'll be interesting to see.
 
Eva Arrani:
XO: I'll take that as a yes! ::smiles warmly at him, turns to the CO and curtsies a little bit:: CO: Thank you, Captain.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::after everyone leaves:: CO: You know what I'm going to say.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: I know.
 
Eva Arrani:
:: finds herself dragged out of the Briefing Room, tries to exit with some modicum of grace::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
FCO: I wonder what we will find.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::crosses his arms, still leaning against the wall:: CO: Damn it, Jon! What is a man if his word is meaningless?
 
Eva Arrani:
FCO/OPS: So... reactions to the news, a Scimitar without Captain Rome... End of an Era? Start of a Golden Age?
 
CO Capt Rome:
::just sighs and looks up at his friend:: XO: Don't you think I tried? I shouted myself hoarse, but that damn.....ugh. They won't listen.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::sighs softly as she lets go of Eva:: OPS: Desolation and despair. Maybe a few vultures. ::looks to Eva as she makes her way to her console:: Eva: The Captain'll be back.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::shrugs:: CO: So that's it, is it? Nothing I can do about it?
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
Eva: we are Starfleet officers. We are trained to be adaptable to different crews, different ships and different missions.
 
Eva Arrani:
FCO: But how do you feel about Commander Idrani stepping up to the plate?
 
Eva Arrani:
OPS: yes, but you're still bound to have feel- ::turns to OPS, remembers who she's talking to and rethinks her question:: and opinion on the situation...
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::turns and regards Eva:: Eva: Commaner Idrani is one of the most capable and experienced officers Starfleet has. We'll be in good hands.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Try and talk some sense into the brass, use your connections. I've tried everyone, no one at SFI will even take my calls. Nagamuri says no, it's no. But.......I hate this, I'm sorry Thalev.
 
Eva Arrani:
FCO: If he's that capable, why hasn't he a ship of his own, yet? :: raises her eyebrows, likes playing devil's advocate when she can::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks at Eva, then at Sumner::~~~FCO: Don't take the bait. She is out for a newspaper article, nothing more.~~~ ::returns to her console
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::looks as if she's going to give an angry reply, but stops and sighs:: Eva: Just stand in the back and try not to get in the way. ::is starting to understand that Captain's issue with this woman::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::moves away from the wall, dropping his padd on the table from a little too high and releases a sigh:: CO: You could have told me you were leaving. I don't like surprises like that.
 
Eva Arrani:
:: sighs, and flips down the CNS's chair before settling on it, adds a touch of sympathy to her voice:: FCO: You seem to have some reservations about this transfer, am I right?
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: My bad. ::smiles:: They just told me a few hours ago, I had to get all my reports in order. But you shouldn't worry, you will do great. And Saprin is a good first officer to have, keep you out of trouble that one will.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::sits in her chair:: Eva: No.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::leans forward, his hands on a chair at the table:: CO: Sometimes I miss that crazy Scotsman. He'd have just taken the Scimitar off on some gung-ho mission, make some excuse to the brass as to why we got delayed. Things are much more... complicated ::raises an eyebrow:: these days.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::stands at the console next to Vettel, making sure all the systems are up to speed and running smoothly::
 
Eva Arrani:
FCO: I saw your face in there...
 
CO Capt Rome:
::chuckles:: XO: Yeah, he had his ways.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::ignores Eva::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
CO: Your assignment... I know it's not your cup of tea, but good luck all the same.
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: Thank you Thalev. I will be in touch as our missions are under the same hat, you might say. But as of three days from now, this old girl's all yours. For a bit. ::grins::
 
Eva Arrani:
:: tuts, knows she was chancing her arm asking these questions on the bridge, but there is definitely more going on here that she wasn't to get to the bottom of:: FCO: OK, fine. But if you want to talk, even off the record...
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::nods:: CO: I'm going to get back to the bridge, finish the paperwork. Don't even dare leave before we have a drink. ::stands straight::
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::laughs out loud at the thought::
 
CO Capt Rome:
XO: No worries, we still have that bottle to Rum. ::smiles:: And Thalev? Get that reporter off my bridge before Sumner hits her.
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::leaves her station to Vettel and steps aside, intending to rescue Sumner:: Eva: I take it you are leaving us soon.
 
Eva Arrani:
::looks surprised at the FCO::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::walks out of the ready room thinking he might actually like to see that::
 
Eva Arrani:
:: settles in the CNS seat:: OPS: No, I'll be here for a while. :: grins::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::glances at the briefing room as it opens. Then at Eva. Then back to the briefing room:: XO: Commander, can I have a quick word?
 
Eva Arrani:
OPS: I was "invited" up here.
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::stops walking to his chair and redirects towards Saprin:: OPS: Here, or in private, Lieutenant?
 
Eva Arrani:
:: watches the FCO for a reaction to the entrance of the XO::

OPS Lt Saprin:
::looks at Eva and lowers her voice:: XO: This is fine. As I understand nothing forbids us from gathering information on Kanga and his family. I have some ... resources to do so, if that sort of information is helpful for you.
 
FCO Ens Sumner:
::glances back briefly to Thalev, then back to her console, checking for any irregular drift::
 
XO Cmdr Idrani:
::raises his eyebrows and his sole antenna moves, nodding a silent affirmative reply to her::
 
OPS Lt Saprin:
::nods slightly and heads for the turbo lift as her shift is over::
 
Eva Arrani:
::likes this crew::
	
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