Host Deleah says:
USS Seleya 10506.05

"What the...?" - Part 9

SUMMARY: After Deleah went quiet, the senior staff returned to the Seleya, leaving a security detail on the Phoenix. She had reviewed the devastation her engines had caused when the Pakleds fired up her zero-point drives. The crew had left her to her grief and remorse for the time being. She would be ready to talk to them on her own time.

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FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Sitting at the helm, checking the Seleya and the Phoenix course from time to time::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::sitting at her station, sensing only the sadness in Deleah's heart::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Checks the ETA::  XO:  Sir, we'll be arriving at our destination in approximately 30 minutes.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::In his office reading over a transcript of what Deleah said::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::In engineering, reviewing repair status reports:: Crewman: Mister Smith, this is totally unacceptable. ::Returns the PADD coldly:: I expect that this ship will be at full operating capacity within the hour. ::Notices that Smith is slightly agape:: You're dismissed, crewman. ::Walks back into his office and sits down, preparing his official report::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Notices the apparent gloomy air over the CNS, decides its better to just let it go for now.::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: Understood
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XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Pauses for a moment and then turns to Modalis:: CNS: How is she?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Turns to the XO's position::  XO:  So, what do you think they'll do to her Commander?  I doubt the SCE will want to let her just run off without taking a good look first.

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: The mood on the bridge is very gloomy, as if everybody can feel Deleah's sadness over the planet's destruction.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
XO: How would you feel if you'd just discovered you'd accidentally killed without any power to prevent it?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Turns his head to A'an:: FCO: SCE wont get a say in the matter, as far as I see it she had rights just like you and me and you know Starfleet Medical aren't allowed to just poke and prod at us if they please.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods::  XO:  I wouldn’t put it past a few of them to try though.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
Computer: ::Speaking into a recording device:: Chief Engineer's Log, Supplemental. Upon reviewing reports from my staff, I am able to report that I am satisfied with the current status of the Seleya following our high-speed warp chase. Special commendations to Crewman First Class Joseph Smith, who demonstrated exceptional creativity in solving a burnt-out data relay problem. ::pausing:: Computer: End Recording.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::He doesn't answer Modalis out loud he just closes his eyes and thinks "accidentally, I wouldn't know how that feels"::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: Well at the moment she's under my protection so they can try.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Gives the XO a slight grin::  XO:  Woe be to he who dares to tread in my garden.…?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Gets out of his seat and heads out of engineering, down the hallway and into a turbolift:: Computer: Bridge.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Looks around the bridge:: *CEO/CMO* Ensign Nadex, Dr. Atreides. Can you please report to the bridge?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
*XO*: Aye sir. ::Stands up and gets his gear together then leaves sickbay::

Host Deleah says:
@::Turns on her receivers in the main cabin of the ship, looking at the people stationed there::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Turns back to the helm and checks the ETA::  XO:  Starbase 21 ETA, 15 minutes.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Taps his badge:: *XO*: On my way, sir. ::waits for the TL to come to a stop, and steps out on to the bridge::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Enters a TL:: TL: Bridge.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Activating his station:: XO: Sir?

Host Deleah says:
@::Activates her image on the screen:: Sec: Excuse me, but where is the officers that were here earlier?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Steps out of the TL and onto the Bridge::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
CMO: Doctor.  ::Nods his head in acknowledgement::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Turns to the CEO:: CEO: Just having a senior officer get together ::spots Atreides:: All: Good, we're all here, can we move to the summit lounge please?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Nods at the CEO::

Host Deleah says:
<Sec> @::Nearly jumps out his skin when he hears the voice:: Deleah: Uhm, they went back to the Seleya, ma'am. D'ya want me to call them?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Secures his station and moves out the door into the summit lounge::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::Makes her way to the lounge::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
XO: Aye sir. ::locks down the console and heads for the lounge, taking his seat::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Follows the other officers into the lounge::

Host Deleah says:
@Sec: No, its alright. Maybe just let them know I'm available if they want to talk some more?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Sits in his seat::

Host Deleah says:
<Sec>@::Nods and sends word to the bridge, who informs him that the message will be relayed as soon as they are done in the Summit lounge.::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::Sits down::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Sits down in a seat::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Follows the crew into the summit lounge and moves to the top of the table::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Waits for the XO to start, checks the ETA to SB21::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::He turns slowly picking up a little black box and places it on the table:: All: First of all I’d just like to inform you all that you are all doing an excellent job, myself or the captain couldn't ask for a better crew.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::He opens the box and takes a quick look at the contents:: All: With that said ::Clears his throat and stands more upright:: CNS: Counselor Modalis, front and center!
CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::Blinks, then comes round out of the surprise::  XO: Sir?  ::Stands up and approaches Darklighter::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Starts to smile a little:: CNS: Counselor Modalis, for excellent service in the capture of Nadaras and your continuous server to the USS Seleya and her crew i am please to offer you the rank of Lt. JG and all the comes with it. ::Removes a pip from the box::

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: While the senior staff is in the Summit Lounge, the Seleya comes to a halt outside the outer markers of Starbase 21. Explanations are given to SBOPS for the action, and the two ships hang in space.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Offers his applause, smiling::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Applauds, nodding his congratulations::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Joins in::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
XO: Thank you, sir.  ::Nods politely::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Smiles and pins the pip to Modalis' uniform, drawing a little bit of blood::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Offers his hand:: CNS: Well done Lt.

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::Shakes Darklighter's hand and nods again::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Smiles and waits for Modalis to take her seat::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::Takes her seat::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Takes another glance at the box:: FCO: Lt A'an, front and center.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Stands, turns and faces the XO::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Looks at the FCO and XO::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Stands upright again:: FCO: Lt A'an, for your outstanding and continuous service to the U.S.S. Seleya and her crew, I am please to offer you the rank of Lt Commander and all that comes with it. ::Removes a pip from the box::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Applauds again::

CNS_Ens_Modalis says:
::Applauds politely::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods at the XO::  XO:  Thank you, Commander.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Applauds again::

Host Deleah says:
@::Watches the station on external sensors, wondering what would happen now.::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Leans over and pins the pip to the FCO, drawing a bit of blood::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Offers his hand:: FCO: Well done.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Shakes the XO's hand::  XO:  Thank you sir.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Takes his seat::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Waits for A'an to take his seat, then sits down:: All: Now, back to business.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CEO/CMO: Gentle men, without going into too much detail, will Deleah die if she was to be removed from the phoenix?

FCO_Lt.Cmdr_Aan says:
::Listens intently, a little surprised at the question::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
::Her eyes widen on hearing that question::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
XO: If we leave her in the capsule no, as her life support comes from there, but if she's removed from that too then yes. 

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Looks at the CMO, nodding in agreement::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
Captain, there's more to it than just removing her from the ship.  It's like taking your legs away without asking your permission.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the Counselors comment, and decides to not to say anything::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CEO: Can the capsule function without the phoenix’s systems? ::Nods to Modalis:: CNS: Please just bare with me.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
XO: I believe so sir. I have been studying the schematics, and I believe it is possible to remove it from the ship and connect it to our power supply to keep it functional.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Turns to the CNS:: CNS: But doing that would be like someone removing my leg and handing me stick to keep my balance?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::So that's what those things are for...::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
XO: Worse than that.  Deleah is the ship, the ship is Deleah.  It's more than just an amputation of a limb.  Taking her from the ship would be a gross violation of the Prime Directive.

FCO_Lt.Cmdr_Aan says:
XO:  Sir, judging from what we've discovered, I think its safe to say it would be like rendering someone blind, deaf, dumb and inert.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Nods:: All: Thank you. I just wanted to have the right information for when I report to Starfleet command that I’ve brought back a person and not a ship.

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: A blinky light flashes on the OPS console and the relief OPS answers.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
All: From now on, I’m ordering you all not to refer to Deleah as "the phoenix" her name is Deleah and to me she is A phoenix, much like I am a human.

Host Deleah says:
<Lt Gotla> *XO*: Sir, we're being hailed by the Phoenix.

FCO_Lt.Cmdr_Aan says:
::Nods at the XO, then stands waiting to be dismissed::

FCO_Lt.Cmdr_Aan says:
::Looks at the XO::  XO: Right on queue.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
All: Remind to inform the whole crew on my order ::grumbles at Golta saying "the Phoenix":: *Golta* Patch Deleah to the summit lounge please.

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: Gotla patches the call through, and Deleah's image appears on the screen.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Turns his seat to face the screen::

Host Deleah says:
@XO: Commander. ::nods to the rest of the assembled crew.:: I have something to tell you that might make our communication a bit easier.

FCO_Lt.Cmdr_Aan says:
::Turns to the screen and listens::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
Deleah: Please continue.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Looks at the screen::

Host Deleah says:
@COM: XO: I have an avatar that can be activated. That way we can speak face to face. I just don't have access to that part of my systems at this time.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
XO: Sir? ::looks for permission to go::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Looks over his shoulder and motions the CEO to continue::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
COM: Deleah: I am on my way. ::nods to the XO and rest of staff, and heads out:::

Host Deleah says:
@COM: XO: Commander, I do believe we need to discuss my position. Am I in custody? If so, I would like to know the charges. If not, I would like an explanation for the reasons I don't have full control of myself. My ship-self.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
COM: Deleah: I can tell you that no your not under arrest but if you don't mind I’d rather discuss this with you in person, if you don't mind waiting just a little longer?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Steps out of the TL, down the corridor and into the TR:: Chief: Send me to the phoenix please. ::Picks up a firearm and tricorder from the locker and steps on to the pad:: Chief: Energize.

Host Deleah says:
@COM: XO: A reasonable answer. I agree.

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