Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11309.09

Starring:

Chris Esterhuyse as Ship Manager

                                  and Cannas

                                  and Ariya

                                  and Captain Thompson

Andrew James as [CO] Captain Thalev Idrani

C. J. Short as [XO] Lieutenant Sara Sumner

Aoibhe Ni'Shyamalan as [CMO] Lieutenant JG Lee Caerys

Einar Sigurðsson as [CSO] Lieutenant Commander William York

Sophie Wakeling as [CTO] Ensign Joanne Feyna

James Greenman as [CIV] Master Chief Petty Officer Rhodri "Griff" Griffiths

SUMMARY: Minister Pharu of the Genaran Council visited the ship to determine what the Scimitar crew might know regarding the attack. It was clear that while he was glad Ariya was alive, her continued survival until going to term might be an issue.

The Deputy Matriarch Cannas of House Tirik also tried to get herself on board and into the Conservator's presence, but seemed irritated when told she can visit once the girl's condition is stable and she could be allowed visitors. Her repeated calls during the next few hours was testing the Captain's patience. A lot.

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CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::stands at his console in the TIC, building the outlying area of the incident on the holotable from his fighters' sensor data::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::walks across Sickbay, gettign the latest data on Ariya and her attacker from her duty nurse::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::continues to examine the flight recorder data::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::walks onto the bridge from his ready room::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::steps up beside the young woman's biobed to look over her stats::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::steps into Sickbay, straightening out her uniform::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Monitor's the Matriarch's movements on internal sensors::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::grunts in annoyance and leans back in the chair, hoping inspiration hits....this is work for tactical grunts, not a scientist::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::is happy to see she's stabilising, makes a few minor adjustments to her treatment regime and signs off on the changes::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::approches the doctor:: CMO: How's she looking?

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::sits in his chair::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::looks up in mild surprise:: XO: Oh, Lieutenant, sir. ::smiles and nods a little:: XO: She's stable. Improving all the time, but she just seems like such a fragile thing. So young for such a burden. ::nods a little:: XO: Can't be easy on her poor back, really...

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO: Captain, my attempts to locate the attackers has....stalled.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::smiles somewhat sympathetically, managing not to think of other things:: CMO: And the child?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::hits his console and opens up a communication:: *CSO*: Griffiths to Commander York. I've built up a holographic model of the scene during and after the attack, and i've pinpointed four different attackers scattering. One entered a building and disappeared, three slipped into the crowd at the waterfront and we lost them on sensors. It's a dead end.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
*CIV*: Good form, Chief. I shall inform the Captain of your progress.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO: How so?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::gives XO a side-long glance:: XO: As far as I'm concerned, she IS a child... I've had 5 lifetimes, and I still don't think I'm ready for this... ::pauses and answers the XO's question:: XO: The child is healthy, it doesn't seem to have suffered any ill-effects from the shooting or the mother's physical shock.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::turns his chair:: CO: Captain, as you might have heard Chief Griffiths managed to locate the attackers fleeing the scene, however sensors were not able to keep up with them due to the massive crowd present.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods, closing the comm and feeling slightly elated at the CSO's semi-praise, and slightly annoyed at his elation::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::returns the glance, wondering if that was a subtle hint:: CMO: Just how young is our mother-to-be?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
XO: I am a little concerned about the mother's future health, though... ::goes the long way around the biobed so as not to havce to hoosh the XO out of the way and turns a screen towards her. On it is a single wiggly line, with a few triangles marking regular intervals. The wiggly line is gradually descending::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO: Well, do what you can, or assign a tactical grunt to it.

ACTION: An incoming message flashes on the OPS console.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::raises an eyebrow and grins appreciatively at the Captain:: CO: Aye sir, I shall also attempt to gain access to the planet's database.

Host SMChrisE says:
<aOPS> CO: Incoming message sir... it's her.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO: That's correct, yes.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
aOPS: Tell her I'm busy.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
XO: The mother's neurochemical levels are gradually dipping. ::points to the wiggly line, as if the XO won't understand what hshe's beign shown:: XO: It's not dangerous for either patient, but I'll be keeping an eye on it.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO: It...is correct, yes sir.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::looks puzzled then returns to his station::

Host SMChrisE says:
<aOPS> CO: Aye, sir. ::mutters something about harridans under his breath::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::frowns some:: CMO: I'm guessing you've already checked the database for whatever we know about Genaran Matriarch births...

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::contacts the central government and asks to gain access to the local database::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
XO: Yes ma'am, but what's there is... sketchy. I have an overview, but no particulars. Now that we're out of the woods, as it were, to use a Human expression... ::smiles a little too broadly::... I woudl like to speak to soemone who knows more about this than I do.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::gains access to the database and starts looking into housing records::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods some:: CMO: I'll see what we can get from the Genaran's on it. I wouldn't be surprised if they were less-than-forthcoming. ::turns towards another biobed:: How about our attacker?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::wipes the last of her proud smile off her face:: XO: He is stable, also. I can wake him when you want to speak to him. He's also fit to transport if you'd prefer to get him out of my Sickbay so that you can be safe in the knowledge that he's not in my way or making my staff nervous... ::looks away, trying not to look like that is her preferred option.::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::tries to access the housing records for the building one of the attackers fled into::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::changes the viewscreen camera::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::wears a somewhat crooked smile:: CMO: So he can be moved to the brig?

ACTION: Incoming communication.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
XO: Yes, he can... righ tnow. As soon as you'd like him... ::nods once and makes her way over to the sleepign man:: XO: I can order it now, if you like? It's no trouble...

Host SMChrisE says:
<aOPS> CO: Captain, its her again. ::sounds exasperated having had to deal with Cannas too many times in the last few hours.::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
aOPS: Fine, on screen.

Host SMChrisE says:
<aOPS>:: looks relieved:: CO: Aye, sir. On screen.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::stops herself from letting out a laugh:: CMO: Go ahead. I'll inform the Captain.

Host Cannas says:
@COM: CO: Captain! I will not be ignored or "handled" by a lesser flunky! I demand to see the Conservator immediately.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::breaths a sigh of relief:: XO: Excellent! Good idea!... OK... ::taps her comm badge:: *Transporter Room*: One patient to beam directly to a secure cell in the Brig, please. Biobed 2.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
Self: You foul mouthed lout. ::attemps to circumvent the red tape::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
COM: Cannas: Lesser flunky? All members of my crew are the best at their jobs Deputy Matriarch.

Host Cannas says:
@::frowns at the Captain:: COM: CO: And you're stalling again Captain. When can I see the Conservator. We are most displeased with the Council for allowing you to keep her on your ship.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
CMO: How soon until she wakes?

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
COM: Frankly, Deputy Matriarch, then take it up with the Council. As far as I am concerned the Conservator is off limits to everyone until my Doctor says so. We strongly believe her recovery takes priority over.. over your discomfort.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
XO: I can wake her up when you wish. ::watches the prisoner disappear with satisfaction:: XO: Just wanted to keep her under and relaxed for as long as I could... ::waves over to biobed 1.:: XO: Shall I?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::notices the open connection to the Genaran planetary database and sidles in alongside it, quickly going through the arranged data and scanning for matches::

Host Cannas says:
@::looks surprised, not used to being addressed so bluntly:: COM: CO: Thank you for pointing out the obvious, Captain. ::cuts the comm::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods, and taps her combadge:: *CO*: Sumner to Idrani.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::quite impressed with the Captain's diplomatic skills::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
aOPS: Let's hope that stops the annoying bat from calling again any time soon. ::taps his badge:: *XO*: Go ahead.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::frowns as he gets a flag show up on their "imprisoned guest":: Self: Now that's strange. ::begins digging a little deeper::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::takes a hypo and gently presses it to the mother's neck, giving her a tiny dose to wake her. Stands close by with her most calm and angelic expression on, and in her line of sight, waiting for her to come to::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
*CO*: Captain, we've moved the attacker to the brig, and are about to wake up the Conservator.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
*XO*: How is she doing?

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
*CO*: Fine, more or less. The Doctor is monitoring her condition closely. The child is also doing well.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::turns to face the command circle:: CO: I've gained access to the housing records, the building which the alleged attacked fled into is owned by a corporation which deals in packing mostly. The local authorities received a report of the site being vandalised.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO: Broken locks on both the front and rear entrance.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::angelic expression starts to ware a bit thin, relaxes her face and tries again::

Host Ariya says:
::slowly opens her eyes, her hands going to her stomach first, then relaxes when everything seems OK. Looks at the person standing next to the bed::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO: A fruitless pursuit it seems.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
Ariya: Hi. ::smiles a little::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::approaches the bed as well::

Host Ariya says:
::blinks:: CMO: Hi. Where am I? ::her voice is a little panicky::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::hits the comm again:: *CO*: Captain, Chief Griffiths. I've found out that our guest in Sickbay is a human named Jonas Grimm, crewman onboard the MR Jamestown. A transport currently en route to Avalon station.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
*XO*: Let me know how it goes... of course. Idrani out.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
*CO*: They haven't set out yet, but I have their itinerary.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
Ariya: Safe... Don't you worry. ::holds the woman's hand:: I'm Caerys. I'm a doctor here on the Federation starship Scimitar. You were wounded so we're fixing you up. You are your baby are both fine.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO: Good work, keep searching. Any clue, no matter how small...

Host Ariya says:
::relaxes a bit:: CMO: Then you are the ones that rescued me?

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CO: Of course.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
Self: Needle. Haystack. ::sighs and sets back to work::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::thinks that is a strange way to phrase it...:: Ariya: I guess so. We were close by when the shooting started. We were the first medics on the scene and we could see you needed help. The best option was to beam you up to our ship in orbit. ::smiles a little and squeezes the girl's hand gently:: Ariya: Can we contact anyone for you?

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
*CIV*: Not sure how you did it, but good work. CSO: Is that transport in sensor range?

Host Ariya says:
::hesitates a moment:: CMO: I wish you could call Rama, but I'm carrying her at the moment. I am scareed of Cannas, but I guess I will have to talk to her. She's the Deputy Matriarch.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::packages his data and adds it to the current database on this with a tag for the CSO:: *CO*: I'd advise contacting them and getting their transport logs for the last two days, see if we can put any more of their crew on the planet at the right time.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::speaks softly:: Ariya: What makes you scared of Cannas?

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::receives an update from TIC:: CO: It is.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::continues to hold Ariya's hand but steps aside a little to let XO in::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
*CIV*: Thank you for your suggestion. CSO: Sensor reading on screen. aOPS: Get me that vessel on subspace.

Host Ariya says:
::looks to her other side:: XO: Because she treats me like a servant, even though I am the Conservator.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::puts the vessel on the main viewer:: CO: On screen.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
*CO*: Thank you, sir. I'll keep digging. ::starts looking into any requests from the Mister Jamestown to the Generan port authority::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CSO: Thank you. ::waits for the aOPS::

Host Ariya says:
<aOPS> ::patches the ship through:: CO: On screen.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods some in understanding, recalling the incident at the party:: Ariya: Ariya, do you know why anyone would want to hurt you?

Host Ariya says:
::frowns a little:: XO: Being the Conservator is a high honor, but also dangerous. Not everybody wants the Matriarch to return.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
COM: Jamestown: Captain... I'm Captain Idrani of the USS Scimitar.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::gives Ariya a small, understanding smile. Having a symbiont, she understands on some level what it's like to carry around something infinitely more precious than her own life::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
Ariya: You mean rival houses?

Host Ariya says:
<Capt_Thompson> @COM: Scimitar: Captain Thompson of the Jamestown. What can I do for you Captain? ::looks distracted::

Host Ariya says:
XO: Rival Houses too. Rama didn't make many friends in her life. She's got enough enemies that would like to prevent her returning.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::frowns:: Ariya: Returning? You mean Rama has existed before, and will again? ::looks astonished at the thought::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::glances to Dr. Lee, then back to Ariya:: Ariya: You believe in reincarnation.

Host Ariya says:
::nods:: CMO: That is the purpose of Conservation.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
COM: Thompson: I'm currently caught up in an investigation on Genara, that involves an officer apparently assigned to your ship. Jonas Grimm?

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
Ariya: Who stands to gain the most from preventing the Matriarch's return?

Host Ariya says:
<Capt_Thompson> @::looks surprised:: COM: Idrani: Why do you ask, Captain? Do you have him?

Host Ariya says:
XO: In random order? ::gives a small grin::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
COM: Thompson: So you've noticed he's missing?

Host Ariya says:
<Capt_Thompson> @COM: Scimitar: I was hoping he had jumped ship, Captain.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::returns the smile, then looks to Lee, wondering if the doctor could read her thoughts:: Ariya: We'll have you returned home soon, ok?

Host Ariya says:
XO: Minister Pharu, Cannas, Plak and Adranis stands to gain the most if Rama dies. ::pauses:: Can I stay here please?

Host Ariya says:
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