Chris Esterhuyse as Captain Varesh & EO Parsons
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor & OPS Ensign Gareb
CCM as FCO Ensign Robin & SFI LtJG Joseph
Toros Asadourian as Operations Sorsion & EO Stakhouse
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Ensign NightWind & TO Ensign NightWind & Grisim

Last time on the Seleya....

The captain spoke with the governor's aide gaining more insight into what kind of asylum their "guests" had brought them to and why they wanted to stay.  After which the First officer joined him in his ready room to discuss what next.

TO and SFI searched and found at least one of the "missing" prisoners.  And not quite in the "form" SFI expected.  SO continues to gather as much data as she can about the planet as OPS gathers more data about the people of this asylum world.

Captain's Log 1180520: The testimonies I've heard and read are very compelling, and I suspect that Admiral Harlan sent me out this way because she expects us to do what is needed and not always what is ordered. I'm still torn in my decision though...

Time lapse: 3 hours

<<<<<<<<<< Night of  the Moon XI>>>>>>>>>

TO Ens Nightwind says:
:: In the brig leaning back against the wall as she watches the "Rat:" staring angrily back at her.::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::leans back in his chair behind the desk in the Ready Room, some coffee at hand, dropping the PADD as he finishes the last of the testimonies::
SO Ens Nightwind says:
:: On the bridge at her station, leans back and stretches before rubbing her eyes.  A glance at the time tells her it is past lunch break.::
TO Ens Nightwind says:
:: She ignores the others who are also looking at her angrily, as if she were some sort of traitor::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::sighs and rubs his eyes, draining the mug as he stands up::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Sitting on his chair while observing his chair console::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::exits onto the bridge, walking over to the Big Chair::
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
::keeps a side eye on Gem as he approaches the forcefield:: Rat: What was your goal? If you ever want out of this box, I suggest you start talking.
SO Ens Nightwind says:
:: Stands up and walks over to the first officer.::  XO:  I have gathered as much data as I can on the short range sensors.  Anything more detailed I need to go down to the planet.  :: there is a touch of hopefulness in her voice.::
TO Ens Nightwind says:
:: A touch of humor lights her eyes as she looks from Joseph to the rat.::  SFI: Ummm... first we need to get him to shift.
SO Ens Nightwind says:
:: nods briefly at the captain::
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
::feels a bit of heat in his cheeks:: TO: Of course. Can he... she... understand us?
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::sits down with less than his usual grace, rubbing his neck to relieve some of the stiffness, giving the SO a nod in return::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
SO: Understood. ::Watches the CO approach for a few seconds before returning his attention back toward the SO's direction:: I doubt we'll get a chance to do that any time soon I'm afraid.
TO Ens Nightwind says:
SFI:  Most likely.  :: looks annoyed at the rat, Grisim::  I could return to my snow leopard form and have him for lunch.  Then he would not be a problem.
SO Ens Nightwind says:
:: nods::  XO:  One could hope.  :: looks at the captain curious to what his decision is.::
SO Ens Nightwind says:
XO: Anything specific you need/want me to do?
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
::note quite smiling:: TO: Let's keep that in reserve. 
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::waits for the SO to finish up::
SO Ens Nightwind says:
:: Looks over at Sorsion who has been rather quite the last few hours.::
TO Ens Nightwind says:
:: Kneels down::  Grisim: Your choices are rather limited.  And it is past lunch.  :: kneels down::  If it helps, no, I am not one of yours.  Not even close.  You need to shift, now.
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
Rat: I suggest you listen to the lady. 
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Waits for the Captain's response before replying to the SO's question::
Grisim says:
:: looks between the two, then at the others behind him.  With a shrug, he shifts.::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: Anything else you can add to help me decide? The testimonies I've read does not paint a pretty picture for anybody ending up in Slaminian's penal system. I wouldn't wish it on anybody. 
Grisim says:
:: Ignoring the female, he glares at the male.::  SFI: Now what?
TO Ens Nightwind says:
:: Rolls her eyes upward and the naked figure and with a sigh goes to get him a robe.::
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
Rat: Now we find a way to resolve this before it gets violent. ::glances over at Gem briefly:: Trust me when I say this doesn't end well for your people no matter what you do here. 
TO Ens Nightwind says:
:: Returning with a robe, she motions everyone back from the forcefield.  With a weapon in hand...::  SFI: If you would lower the shield a moment, please.
Grisim says:
SFI: And how do you plan to do that?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: You know my opinion on the matter, Captain. I say we continue with our mission. If we release them we'd just be inviting more people to commit crimes against the Federation in order to get their way.
SO Ens Nightwind says:
XO:  Even if this is not Federation Space?
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
::steps to the side and lowers the forcefield while Gem supplies the robe:: Rat: You tell us what you're after. Until we know what this is all about, the captain can't treat it as anything but a threat to the safety of this ship and crew. 
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::sighs:: XO: Valid point and big hurdle in my tossing aside all and handing them over to the colony.
TO Ens Nightwind says:
:: After tossing the robe towards the rap, she steps back.::
OPS Lt Sorsion says:
::reviews his console:: CO/XO: Sirs, communication coming through asking for an update.
Grisim says:
SFI:  Is it not obvious?  We are after freedom.  We just want to be left alone.  We tired of being others slaves.
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
::restores the forcefield and contemplates his words for a few moments:: Rat: What is your name?
Grisim says:
:: slips the robe on::  SFI: Grisim.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::frowns a moment and starts tying on his console:: XO: I'm not sure if their are Slaminian citizens... ::frowns as he scrolls through some information::
TO Ens Nightwind says:
:: putting her weapon away, she leans back against the wall again and leaves the interviewing to Joseph.::
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: You think this might be a ruse on their part?
 CO Capt Varesh says:
OPS: Stall them, I'm checking on something.
SO Ens Nightwind says:
::listens::
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
::grateful for Gem's non-threatening posture:: Grisim: Grisim, my name is Charles. And I assure you that no one on this ship has enslaved your people.
CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: If they aren't Slaminian citizens, then I don't have to hand them over to the Slaminians. I might have to negotiate with the governor that this colony becomes a legal entity in some way. But it will put them in the spotlight of the Slaminians, which is what they are trying to avoid.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods in understanding::
Grisim says:
TO:  No.  But the group that captured us and took us through the barrier sold us to people like you.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: And this is the reason the kind of broader diplomatic powers I've been given. I just need to get the right application of it.
TO Ens Nightwind says:
:: listening, a feather of remembered fear slides up her spine.  But she keeps her face and body language still as she just listens.::
OPS Lt Sorsion says:
CO: Aye sir. ::fakes some distorsion and restarts the communications array::
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
Grism: Please excuse us a moment. ::steps back from the forcefield with Gem:: TO: What do you think?
TO Ens Nightwind says:
:: pulls herself back from bad memories::  SFI:  About?
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
TO: What we're being told? On the one hand, if what he's saying is true the Captain can't continue with this mission. On the other, if his people keep pointing guns at us he can't... not continue with this mission or set a precedent for capitulation by disrupter barrel. It would be a disaster for Starfleet's position in this region.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::reads the relevant lines in the covering report:: XO: The Slaminians acknowledged the prisoners as their citizens. ::sighs and gets up:: I need to speak to the prisoners again. If they say they are not citizens, we have a reason to delay delivering them, in order to clear up the dispute. ::looks at his XO:: Or am I grasping at straws?
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
::sees a flicker of something painful in Gem's eyes and steps closer, lowering his voice:: TO: Does it ring true... to you?
TO Ens Nightwind says:
:: stares at him a moment and turns slightly away from the slaminians:: SFI: Having once been in a similar situation, it is possible.  :: puts her past away::  Everything they seem to have done resinates with wanting to be free.  That is hard to put aside.  And as I told the XO, no one has hurt us.  Annoyed, delayed, but not hurt.
SO Ens Nightwind says:
:: Steps down and away.  Quietly::  OPS:  You want to get some lunch?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: How will you ask them without giving away your plan? ::Glances up at the Captain::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: I haven't got the slightest idea. Any thoughts?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Considers:: CO: Nothing comes to mind but perhaps the TO and the SFI came up with something with our new guest?
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
::takes a breath, considers and then walks back up to the forcefield:: Grisim: What did you and your compatriots do to this ship that we haven't found yet? I'm prepared to go to my commanding officers on your behalf, but I can't do that if we still have an internal threat.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: New guest?
OPS Lt Sorsion says:
::nods:: SO: I'll take pancakes with fried chicken please.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Yes? ::Raises an eyebrow in surprise:: We've caught another shifter in our brig that was still running around the ship. I sent you a note of this to your PADD a few hours ago.
Grisim says:
:: looks back at the others and shrugs::  SFI:  Nothing much.  A small charge near the coupling that would prevent you from leaving immediately... if need be.
 CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: You mean while I was eyebrows deep in reading testimonies? ::sighs:: Thanks anyways. Shall we go make their acquaintance?
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
<my bad>
OPS Lt Sorsion says:
::chuckles and secures his workstation for his relief and walks with the SO::
SO Ens Nightwind says:
:: lifts a brow before heading to the lift::  OPS:  You can tell them your order yourself.
SO Ens Nightwind says:
:: enters the lift and leans back::  OPS:  That was getting tense.  At this point, I have no desire to be in command.
XO Cmdr Maor says:
OPS: I'm afraid lunch will have to wait, Lieutenant.  You have the bridge.
SO Ens Nightwind says:
<deletes the last>
XO Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Let's go. Hopefully they'll have some good news for us.
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
::turns to Gem:: TO: Can you get your people on that? Grisim: I'm going to the Captain in good faith. If Ensign Nightwind's team can't find the device or if they locate something more, I'll advise the captain that your people can't be trusted and we handle this another way. You have until I get upstairs to be straight with her. 
SO Ens Nightwind says:
:: Stops at the lift and turns back to the others.::
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
::meets Gem's eye on the way out the door and rushes to the turbolift:: *Bridge*: Joseph to the bridge. Please inform the Captain that I need to speak with him and Commander Maor. 
 CO Capt Varesh says:
XO: From your lips... ::heads for the TL:: I am quite done with this dilemma, I want it resolved.
TO Ens Nightwind says:
TO:  Sounds more like engineering, but I will get on it.
TO Ens Nightwind says:
*EO Parsons*: I am heading down your way.  Appears we have another sabatoge waiting..
 CO Capt Varesh says:
*SFI*: What a coincidence, Lt. I was on my way to see you. My ready room when you arrive. ::tilts his head towards the RR, motioning Maor to head in that direction instead::
Grisim says:
:: simply nods and turns to the woman::
Grisim says:
:: Informs her were to look and then goes down to sit with the others, hoping he has not made a mistake.::
 EO Parsons says:
TO: You give me such wonderful new each time you call. Where and what?
XO Cmdr Maor says:
::Makes his way toward the Captain's ready room instead::
TO Ens Nightwind says:
*EO Parsons*:  Which is why you love me and not Crystal.  :: entering the lift after making sure the brig was secure.::  Sounds like a small explosive that will dislodge one of the couplings to prevent us from leaving the area any time soon.  :: describes its location.::  I am assuming you know what he is talking about.
SFI LtJG Joseph says:
::arrives on the bridge and heads for the Captain's ready room::
 CO Capt Varesh says:
::enters the RR and heads for his chair behind the desk:: XO: Let's see what the Lt has for us.
SO Ens Nightwind says:
:: as the others leave the bridge.::  OPS:  Somehow, we need to do better about not missing meals.  :: looks toward the door::  I do not suppose we are allowed to eat on the bridge.
EO Parsons says:
TO: I like Crystal more because she doesn't give me news like this! ::sighs:: I know the placement. You can help me retrieve it.
TO Ens Nightwind says:
:: exits the lift into engineering:: EO Parsons:  Just let me know how.

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