Star Trek: A Call To Duty

USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11309.09

Starring:

Chris Esterhuyse as Ship Manager

                                  and Ariya

                                  and Evan

                                  and Jonas Grimm

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: Ariya's life is safe for the moment. The Captain seems determined to keep the girl's House from retrieving her. The doctor found some indication that the girl's neurochemistry is off balance and slowly deteriorating.

Soon after waking Ariya told the first officer of the ones that Rama had feuds with. Pharu, Cannas, Plak and Adranis. Who are they and what does the man in the brig know?

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CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::glances down at his console as it beeps, retrieving the confirmation of York's new access:: *CSO*: Griffiths to York. You now have security clearance to access the TIC, Sir, and there's a console waiting for you down here.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Is walking towards the bridge::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::steps into the Turbolift:: TL: T.I.C, please. Whatever that means.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::retreats, hoping she can keep her mouth shut til she gets out of Sickbay::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::glances to the doctor, then back to Ariya:: Ariya: We'll see what we can do.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Steps out of the Turbolift, and takes control of the Tactical station::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::steps out off the Turbolift into a spacious well lit pool of consoles:: CIV: How....efficient.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::sat on the bridge::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::glances back over at York as he comes in, waving him up onto the central platform:: CSO: Nice of you to join us, Sir. Watch your step on the ladder.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::taps her comm badge:: *CO*: Doctor Lee to Com-Captain Idrani?

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::Walks towards the man:: CIV: So, what do you need from me, Mr. Griffins?

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
*CMO*: Idrani here. ::manages an internal smile at the CMO nearly calling him Commander::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::keeps half her attention on the Doctor:: Ariya: Ariya, what would happen if something were to happen to the Matriarch?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
*CO*: I'm on my way to the bridge, sir. To update you. ::steps into a TL:: TL: Bridge. *CO*: The prisoner is in the brig, and is available for you to speak to when you wish, and Ariya is stable, and she is requesting we keep her safe, sir.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::puts his hands behind his back and watches crewmen dash to and fro unimpressed::

Host Ariya says:
XO: Cannas will take over.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
*CMO*: Slow down Doctor, or you'll finish your report before you get here. That could lead to an awkward moment.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods over to the holotable and the fully detailed layout of the scanned area on the surface:: CSO: I figured it would be easier to work with you here in the TIC, we have a lot more information feeds coming in centrally.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: Hmm. ::walks over to the holotable::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
*CO*: I always think of something to say, sir. Never fear. ::smiles as she exits the TL: onto the bridge::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Pays attention to what's going on around her in the bridge::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::stands to face the CMO:: CMO: I'll remember that the next time we are ordered to entertain some Ferengi.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::walks over with him to the other side, and brings up the layout of the known attacker's routes after fleeing:: CSO: There isn't much to go on, but I know you were looking into this particular avenue.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: A dead end.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods:: CSO: Did the Captain have any luck with the Jamestown?

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods some and sighs, having a bad feeling about the entire thing:: Ariya: How would the others benefit?

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::Sighs:: CIV: Not to my knowledge, no.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
CO: Yessir. Truth be told, I kinda like those little guys. ::smiles once more and walks over to CO::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Smiles a little to herself at overhearing the Doctor::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::wonders why the Tactical grunts aren't here instead of him::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::frowns slightly:: CSO: Did you manage to pick up any anomalous readings from your sensor sweeps of the Jamestown? Anything that could implicate them as well as Mr. Grimm?

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Looks down at her console, keeping an eye on the Scimitar's 'guests'::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::taps at the console and brings up the scans of the Jamestown:: CIV: Nothing out of the ordinary, engines running a bit too hot, but I suspect that's normal.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CMO: So, Ariya and her child are healthy enough. And you say she wants to stay?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods slowly, his mind running down a few avenues:: CSO: I'm having trouble pulling up their cargo manifest, but I did get their clearances with the Genearan government. They didn't ask for much.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: Well which is it man, did you 'pull it' or not?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
CO: She does, sir. She has asked for asylum. She seems rather frightened, sir... though, waking up an a starship when you were meant to be at a nice party can't have helped matters...

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::looks up from his console as the red-faced man opposite:: CSO: Docking permits, transporter clearance, that sort of thing. Not a cargo manifest.

Host Ariya says:
XO: They will all benefit. Rama bested all of them in their dealings with her. Commercial and political. ::sighs sadly:: We had a lot of time to talk while she was imprinting. She warned me.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Wonders where this situation that Scimitar has gotten themselves into will lead, asylum and all that::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::nods:: CIV: Access the transporter clearances.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::nods:: CMO I think I am going to go down there soon.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
Ariya: Warned you about what?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::starts digging through the Genaran database again, looking for the clearances from the Mister Jamestown::

Host Ariya says:
XO: That they all will want to try and kill me to get rid of her.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
CO: Yessir, just.. ::hops a little:: CO: One thing...?

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: This Mr. Grimm, a fitting name don't you think?....Who requested his clearance?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::pulls up the data and sends it over to the CSO's console:: CSO: Hauntingly fitting. He requested it himself, R&R leave, with a party on a shuttle. His atmospheric flight clearance is there, looks like they touched down on the waterfront as well.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::furrows her brow some:: Ariya: Is political infanticide a common occurrence here?

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: Where are the other crewmen from the Jamestown now?

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CO: Captain, whilst you are with Ariya, would you like me to question Grimm?  I can put one of the other tactical officers on Matriach duty.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::starts digging through the database again to pull up information::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CMO: Yes? ::raises an eyebrow::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
CO: Please don't take this the wrong way, it's just she's been through an awful lot, and meeting a mighty Starfleet Captain can't be that easy under the circumstances, so, sir... just, er... be... nice...? ::raises both her eyebrows innocently::

Host Ariya says:
::shakes her head:: XO: Yes. It is a long and painful process for both the donor and the Conservator. We are targets for murder and kidnapping... but we do it for the good of the House.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
CSO: It looks like the returned after the party cleared out, every one of them.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::throws the relevant data across to the CSO's console::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::still not looking at his own console:: CIV: Don't you think questioning them would have been useful?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::looks up at the man and raises an eyebrow slightly:: CSO: Why are you asking me?

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: If they were also part of the attack, they might have been injured....::is mostly thinking outloud::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::murmers under his breath and steps towards the turbolift::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
:;rests his hands on the edge of the console and leans forward slightly::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
Ariya: Are these things considered legal at all?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::shrinks::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
CTO: Yes Ensign, please proceed with questioning Grimm.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
CIV: Well damnit man, I'm a scientist and the Captain believes I'm some sort of Poirot. This is more up your ally, as they say.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Grins at Idrani::  CO: That's the best thing I've heard all day

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Gestures at another officer to take her stations, and heads towards the turbolift::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::follows CO, biting the inside of her cheek again::

Host Ariya says:
XO: Legal or not, it happens.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::looks over at York:: CSO: I'm just an advisor unless it comes to a combat situation, Commander. ::raises his hands:: But you're right, we should see about questioning the one other person who was there last night.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::frowns:: Ariya: It could be an important distinction, as far as Command is concerned.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Enters the turbolift with Lee and the CO::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::opens up a comm channel:: *CTO*: Chief Griffiths to Ensign Feyna. Have you managed to speak to our guest in the brig yet?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::smiles nervously at CTO:: CTO: You look well.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::starts playing with the holotable::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Gives a genuine smile to Lee:: CMO: And you look worried.  You're a good doctor.  Trust yourself a little.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::restrains himself from slapping York's hands::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::steps into the turbolift:: CTO: And keep those little grey cells working on this mystery.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
*CIV*: I'm on my way to him right now.  Why? Do you have anything that will help me with the interrog...questioning?

Host Ariya says:
XO: How so? It is part of Genaran politics. The House affected complains, but the other Houses don't do much since they benefit if the Matriarch changes.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Wonders for a moment if the Andorian Idrani had spent some time in England::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
*CTO*: I'm sending you all the information we have at the moment to the Brig console. Could you keep an open comm channel while you're there? I'd like to listen in and give you a live feed as I research his answers in the Genaran database.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::steps into Sickbay::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
CTO: I'm a good doctor because I worry. ::shrugs:: CTO: It's a gift, and a curse... ::pauses, thinks:: CTO: Mostly a curse. Especially when I start to babble in  confined space. That can get pretty annoying for anyone stuck in with me, I can tell you. They'd be thinking "Gosh, when is she ever going to shut up?" heh...yea... ::sighs::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
Ariya: We have to abide by the laws of independent worlds. If it's legal to target a Conservator, it might hurt our chances of granting you asylum... if it's not, it might help.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::looks up:: CIV: Seems like you have this under control.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods over at the CSO:: CSO: I'll keep you updated, Sir. Thanks for your input.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::heads over to the Turbolift:: CIV: You are welcome, Mr. Griffins.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
TL: Bridge.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::supresses a shudder and simply glares at York's back::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Smiles at the Captain:: CO: Always Sir  ::Continues to smile, in anticipation for the visit to the brig::

Host Ariya says:
XO: I'm not sure if its legal or not, I just know it happens.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::trots after the CO:: CTO: Nice talking to you!

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::steps over:: XO: Commander.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
CMO: You too Doc....::As the TL doors close::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::glances over at his duty Lieutenant:: Carter: Revoke Commander York's Beta 2 security clearance please, Carter.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
*CIV* Thanks for the assist Griff.  Let's hope we get something out of him

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods some, adding that to the list of questions before looking up in surprise at Thalev:: CO: Oh, Captian; this is Conservator Ariya, carrier of the Matriarch Rama.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::enters the Bridge and heads over to his station and starts running a scan on the Jamestown::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::nods to himself:: *CTO*: I know that is anyone can get something out of the man, it's you. I'll be right on the end of the line.

Host Ariya says:
::nods politely to the Captain::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::nods to her:: Ariya: An honour. XO: A moment?

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::steps discreetly to the side of the command couple::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods and smiles at Ariya before stepping aside::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::picks up a tricorder and steps up to Ariya:: Ariya: How are you feeling?

Host Ariya says:
CMO: I'm feeling a little tired. I think my baby will be born soon.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::steps aside:: XO: The Doctor tells me Ariya has requested asylum? I'd leave you to it, but it's only a matter of time before that Deputy Matriarch calls up again, and we also have the guests on board.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Reaches the brig, and takes a moment outside the door, taking a few breaths as she decides how to approach the man inside the room::

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::activates the Brig cameras and places an earpiece on::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods some:: CO: In a manner of speaking... she's listed both Minister Pharu and the Deputy Matriarch as people who'd like to see the Matriarch dead. Apparently, it's a bit of a custom on Genara to kidnap or murder Conservators.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::checks her scans:: Ariya: Hm, i won'der if that has anything to do with your neuro-chemical readings dropping a little further. ::thinks:: Ariya: Nothing to worry about, though. ::pulls over a tray of instruments and selects a little one:: Ariya: I'm going to try and improve these readings by stimulating your neural pathways.. just a little... ::sets the devise and places it gently on the girl's temple::

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::nods:: XO: So looks like we have some guests to disappoint. I'll let you get back to it, I don't want to hold you up.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Walks into the brig, turning so her back is to the cell, and takes her time to collect a chair::

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::listens to the open comm with Feyna in the brig, on standby waiting for some information::

Host Ariya says:
<Grimm> ::lets out a wolf whistle as Feyna turns her back to him::

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
CO: We'll need to inform Command, and have someone look into Genaran law; Ariya was fuzzy on whether or not it's legal to target Conservators.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Carefully selects the chair, and drags it to the front of the cell, the legs making a scratchy noise against the floor::

Host Ariya says:
CMO: If you think it will help.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::looks at the XO carefully:: XO: Whether it's legal or not surely has little relevance to whether the life is in danger? Which means asylum can be granted regardless.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::smiles:: Ariya: I'd never do anything to hurt you, don't you worry. We take an oath to do no harm. You're in safe hands.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Ignores Grimm's whistle, and sits in front of the cell, watching him, silent::

Host Jonas_Grimm says:
::lounges on his bed, watching the CTO::

Host Jonas_Grimm says:
<Ariya> CMO: As long as it doesn't harm my baby.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Continues to be silent, looking at Grimm steadily::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::raises an curious eyebrow:: Ariya: Why would it? ::runs over the foetal scans she has the bed programmed to continuously take::

Host Jonas_Grimm says:
::yawns ostentatiously:: CTO: Just ask what you want to know. I don't owe anybody loyalty. They didn't pay me enough for that.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::chuckles softly:: *CTO*: That makes it easy.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::Shrugs:: CO: You know how Starfleet can be when it comes to independent worlds. Just playing it safe. ::widens her eyes a little and taps her combadge:: *Evan*: Mr. Duran, do you have a few minutes?

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
Grimm: And you think we expect someone who sells out his employers so easily will tell us the truth?

Host Jonas_Grimm says:
<Evan> *XO*: But of course. Do I need to join you?

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
XO: Perhaps, but I'm willing to grant her request regardless. Orders or not, I won't potentially send someone off to their death like that.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::runs through his scans absentmindedly, looking for any signs or clues as he listens in on the interrogation::

Host Jonas_Grimm says:
CTO: Listen honey. I am just a hired goon. Does it look like they hired me for loyalty? All I want to know is what are you going to give me if I give you what you want.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::lets the XO see to her comm chat and steps towards the bio bed:: Ariya: Conservator Ariya.

XO_Lt_Sumner says:
::nods to Thalev:: *Evan*: If you'd like. I have some questions about Genaran law; I'm in Sickbay, currently.

Host Jonas_Grimm says:
<Ariya> CO: Captain?

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::quickly does a bit of background checking on Mr. Grimm::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Leans forward a little::  Grimm: What makes you think you'll be getting anything?

Host Jonas_Grimm says:
<Evan> *XO*: I will join you shortly.

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::keeps an eye on the foetus's biosigns and neural activity carefully, standing to the side of Ariya's biobed::

Host Jonas_Grimm says:
CTO: Because I'm being co-operative and give you what you want. I scratch your back, you scratch mine. All I want is not to get shot or something like that. A nice cushy prison. Like the one on New Zealand.

CSO_LtCmdr_York says:
::grunts and kills the screen, having come up with nothing:: Self: Mr. Doyle made this out to be much easier.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
Ariya: I have heard your request to remain here, safe. I will grant your request.

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
::Is a little disappointed at how easy this guy is to question, and internally sighs at how weak the baddies have become nowadays::

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
Grimm: New Zealand? It might happen.  Depends on the quality of your intel.

Host Jonas_Grimm says:
<Ariya> CO: Thank you Captain. I just want my baby to be born safely. Once she is born, the law protects her to its fullest extent since she is then a separate entity.

CIV_MCPO_Griffiths says:
::pulls up his criminal record and smiles slightly:: *CTO*: He's pretty small-time, Ensign. A few smuggling notes, some prior arrests. He'd end up in the NZ penal colony anyway, grant him what he wants.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::nods:: Ariya: I am glad to see you have recovered from the attack. ::pauses:: I'll leave you to the good Doctor. I hear she's a great conversationalist. ::smiles and steps away::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
::looks up:: CO/Ariya: Oh! The baby is full term, as far as I can see... I think we could induce, if necessary...

Host Jonas_Grimm says:
<Ariya> CMO: No! It has to happen in its own time.

Host CO_Capt_Idrani says:
::leaves Sickbay, knowing he now has to see their guests back to the surface::

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
Ariya: I'll keep it as a last resort, them. Don't worry, Ariya. You're in good hands here. We'll look after you both.

Host Jonas_Grimm says:
CTO: Well, while some of the boys were talking before we tried jumping the broad and you lot so rudely interfered, one of them mentioned some bloke... Uhm. Starts with an Oh.. Oh dammit...

CTO_Ens_Feyna says:
Grimm: An 'oh dammit' won't get you very far....

CMO_LtJG_Lee says:
Ariya: Your baby will be born, and you and it will have many happy years together, I am sure. ::manages a confident smile for once. Has always had a fond respect and admiration for childbirth:: Ariya: Just relax. You're safe.

Host Jonas_Grimm says:
::snaps his fingers:: CTO: Now I remember. It's Olahn.

Host Jonas_Grimm says:
<Ariya>CMO: Sadly not.

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