Host CO_McPherson-Quest says:
Captain's Log, Stardate 10206.07. We are still on Star Base 185 as my inquiry continues in the James T. Kirk Lounge. I don't know where this is going to lead to, but I am not handing it too well. I can' t seem to eat or sleep

XO_Somak says:
Acting-Commanding Officer's log, SD10206.07. Everything appears to be progressing as planned. I've decided not to go forward with catching Jurisek at this time, but to rather give whatever support I can to the CTO/FCO.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Begin Third Party, Part 9>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::sitting in his chair, giving the Horian woman his patented unblinking icy stare of doom from behind and to the left::

FCO_Teasley says:
::in his chair::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::stands up:: Admiral : ma’am.. I would like to show you the visual logs of the Artemis in the day in question.. The part pertaining to the Horian battle.

Host CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::sitting at the defense table, taking a sip of water::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
ACTION : Short time lapse, where the entire recording was played::

CTO_TRel says:
::sits @ defense table watching recording::

Host CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::watches the video in disbelief::

CNS_Farrel says:
::Walking the station, half-looking for Somak::

CTO_TRel says:
::takes notes about the recording::

XO_Somak says:
::sits cross-legged in a chair in the viewing area, semi-watching a PADD::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
Admiral : Ma’am.. As you can see, the order to warp out of the system came only when the Artemis had already returned fire on the Horians...

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
Admiral : And not as Lt. Cmdr. Teasley led us to belive while cross-examining Commander Farrel..

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Turns around the corner after having lunch with Matt, her mind going over things.::

FCO_Teasley says:
Admiral: Objection

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<Admiral McCloud> FCO : Yes Commander?

CNS_Farrel says:
::Runs into the doctor:: CMO: Hey!

FCO_Teasley says:
Admiral: Even a machine can be deceiving if it's been tampered with

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Looks up as just before she bumps into the counselor::  CNS:  Small world ::Smiles, then frowns::  Something bothering you?

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Ah... why do ask?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
Admiral : We have several angles.. All the Internal cameras on the bridge show the same action.. It would be nearly impossible to falsify all the logs of all the cameras.

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Blushes a bit::  CNS:  Ignoring your look, your emotions are coming across strong.  I tend to pick up strong emotions when I am not paying attention.  I did not mean to intrude.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<Admiral McCloud> ::ponders for a second:: Laredo : Commander, I assume you have had specialist look at those recordings to ascertain their authenticity...

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
Admiral : Indeed Ma'am... They are described in the case process..

FCO_Teasley says:
Admiral: We're currently looking for evidence that our systems were tampered, if you accept this evidence from a machine now, then you'll have brought us down to the level of the machine

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Oh...it's not an intrusion...I know what it's like, people are always projecting what they're feeling.  ::pausing looking over the promenade uneasily::

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Follows her eyes::  CNS: You are looking for someone?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<Admiral McCloud> FCO : Objection Overruled... And I issue a warning, Commander.. Any other attempts to lead this court in error will have serious penalties for you..

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Well, half looking, for Somak...what have you been up to?

FCO_Teasley says:
Admiral: Understood ma'am ::sits down::

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Pulls her hair suddenly in frustration as she feels a wave of irritation hit her.  Her mind not quitethere::  CNS:  Somak?  I think he went to the ship, not sure.  ::Looks around for the source, her frown deepening.::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::nods:: All : The prosecution calls... Lt. Sozorstennaj..

FCO_Teasley says:
::whispers to the CTO::  CTO: That went well

CTO_TRel says:
::whispers to FCO:: Perhaps we should leave our accusations until we can present our case in full. Although a good point.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::straightens up to his full height and proceeds forward to the stand::

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Ah I see... ::looks over the railing at the level below, feeling her stomach sinking::

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::whispers:: FCO/CTO: I am dead in the water, this isn't boding too well.

CMO_Mae`e says:
::As the counselors emotions of fear breaks through the irritation, she looks at her more closely::  CNS:  Something is not right.  What is it?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::waits for the Caitian to settle in the chair::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::settles, states his name for the library computer link, gives the Captain an unreadable look and locks eyes unblinkingly with the Prosecution counsel::

CTO_TRel says:
::whispers:: CO: All is not lost, our case is good, once we have the opportunity to present it.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Pausing before looking back:: CMO: Bad memories...

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CSO : Lt., How well do you recall the events we have been discussing here?

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Takes her arm::  CNS:  Come, I know of a nice bistro not too far from here.  I am a good listener and you could use something.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
Laredo: Rrreasonably well, Commanderrr.

FCO_Teasley says:
::whispers to the CO::  CO: Relax captain

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CSO : Lt., Immediately after the two torpedoes fired that started this fight hit their targets, the Horian ships attacked the Artemis, correct?

CNS_Farrel says:
::Suddenly finds herself in step with Mea'e:: CMO: Err...actually I guess something to drink would be quite nice...

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::whispers:: CTO/FCO: How can I relax knowing that the real culprit, Jurisek, is out there somewhere laughing at me.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
Laredo: To my rrrecollection, corrrrect.

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Smiles as she guides her back around the corner she had just come from and into a small but quaint restaurant::  CNS: What would you like?  My treat.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CSO : DO you remember the first order given by the Captain after that happened?

FCO_Teasley says:
::whispers::  CO: We're working on that sir

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::narrows eyes:: Laredo: I believe it was to arrrm torrrpedoes and charrrge phaserrrs, Commanderrr, as we just saw.

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Thank you. ::smiling::  Hmm ::licks her lips as she glances at the menu boards::  A Risan spice coffee....would be wonderful.

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Looks up at the waiter::  Two Risan spice coffees.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::nods:: CSO : True.. Now.. From that point on, what would you say the Captain's greatest concern was? In so far as his orders demonstrated?

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Looks back at the counselor::  CNS:  Seems my day for trying new things.  I have never had Risan spice coffee.

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::looks back at his father::

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: It's coffee...   but with a kick.  ::giggles::

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Thanks the waiter as the drinks are placed before them::  CNS:  A kick of what?

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::his father gives him a smile::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::waits for an answer.::

FCO_Teasley says:
Admiral: Objection

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<Admiral McCloud> ::turns to face the CSO::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
Laredo: I cannot be at all cerrrtain of wherrre the Captain's grrreatest concerrrn was. Therrre werrre many concerrrns at the time, frrrom my perrrspective.

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: A spice found on Risa, very stimulating...which is very Risan I suppose... ::blushes::

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::he looks around the room, wondering where his crew is at::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<Admiral> FCO : Commander?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
Admiral : Question redrawn..

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Picks up the drink and lightly blows on it before taking a sip::  Ah... CNS:  Not bad after an interesting meal of eels.  You will need to explain this very Risan thing to me.  Somehow, I never managed to make it down to the planet.  There, but not down.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<Admiral> ::nods::

CMO_Mae`e says:
CNS:  But first... ::Raises a finger::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CSO : Commander.. Let me show you 4 messages your Captain stated after the first attack took place.. ::turns to the viewscreen::

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Frowns as a rush of annoyance takes a hold of her::  What the?  ::Shakes her head and looks at the drink::

FCO_Teasley says:
::looks at the viewscreen::

CNS_Farrel says:
::takes a sip, watching the doctor:: CMO: Something wrong?

XO_Somak says:
::takes notice of the viewscreen::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
Laredo: That's Lieutenant, sirrr, unless you'rrre prrromoting me.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
ACTION : The viewscreen shows the following :

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO/XO: How can a cloaked ship fire?

CSO-Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Rrrecommend firrring a tachyon burrrst thrrrough main deflectorrr to trrry and polarrrize the cloak!

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Too spicy?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
ACTION : Then the action fast-forwards a bit.

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Tries to return to her original question::  CNS:  I don't know.  I keep picking up these very intense emotions and I know they are not mine and I know they are not yours.  ::Shakes her head:: Never mind.  Back to my question for you.  What are you afraid of?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Do it

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
ACTION : Another fast forward

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::watches the recording::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CSO-Sozorstennaj says:
CO: It's gone sirrr, she enterrred Warrrp as soon as she firrred.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
ACTION FF

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Their ships, they have a tail pipe, correct?

CNS_Farrel says:
::Placing the drink down, and toying with the mug, spinning it one way and the other with her finger:: CMO: The past...?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CSO-Sozorstennaj says:
CO: Tail pipe, sirrr?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
CSO: Yes, the portion of the ship that leaves a engine trail

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::bristles slightly at the recording of his consternation over the metaphor::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
Host CO_MacPherson-Quest says:
XO: Can you and the CSO modify a photon torpedo that could track the ion trail and hit the ship while cloaked?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
ACTION : The recording stops..

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CSO : would you say this accurately described your discussion with the Captain?

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Sips her drink, setting a small portion of her mind on tracing down where the annoyance is coming from, but places the rest on the counselor::  CNS:  The past...

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: hmm ::Acknowledgingly::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
Laredo: Discussion, sirrr? I rrrecall no 'discussion', merrrely the questions and orrrderrrs given to me by my commanding officerrr.

CMO_Mae`e says:
CNS:  The past can bring nightmares, but not usually fear in the present, unless it is not all in the past?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::nods:: CSO : Still.. What would you say your Captain's concern was while issuing these questions and orders?

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::whispers:: FCO/CTO: That modification to the torpedoes was so that it could hit the cloaked ship

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: I guess not.  I suppose there still is danger...

CMO_Mae`e says:
CNS:  What kind of danger?

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Hard to tell...really... ::still twirling her mug::

CMO_Mae`e says:
CNS:  Hali, what do you think you have to fear?

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::whispers:: FCO/CTO: I wonder where the rest of the Bridge Crew ran off to

FCO_Teasley says:
::whispers::  CO: I have no idea sir

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::waiting again:: CSO : Lt., did you hear the question?

XO_Somak says:
::continues peering in from the gallery::

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
Laredo: Again, I cannot rrreally speculate on what the Captain's concerrrn was, but I imagine that he wished to trrry and flush the perrrpetrrratorrr.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Clearing her throat:: CMO: Well, ah, loosing a friend...again... ::Stops twirling her mug and just looks at it::

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::whispers:: FCO/CTO: I guess they know when to jump ship as it begins to sink

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
::flicks an ear towards the Captain's whispered comment and curls a lip a bit back from his canines, then settles them again::

FCO_Teasley says:
::whispers::  CO: I told you not to worry sir

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CSO : Yes.. Flush the perpetrator.. Meanwhile, the Artemis' shields where down to 50%. Don't you find it strange that your Captain should choose to follow an "imaginary" cloaked ship that can fire instead of taking his ship out of the area? And preventing damage to his ship and the ships of those sovereign alien ships that where defending their territory?

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Looks at her compassionately::  CNS:  We have lost many friends.  Being in Starfleet is not what one would call a safe job.  And each loss never gets easier, we just hope it never happens again.  ::Looks off in the distance briefly::  Whom did you loose?

CTO_TRel says:
::whispers:: CO: No, sir. They are probably just taking a break and trying to think of what they would say when/if called as a witness.

FCO_Teasley says:
::whispers::  CTO: What's Laredo doing?

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::pulls out his PADD and brings up a picture of he and Jerni, all the while listening to what is transpiring::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
ACTION : The people that are watching the Horian dignitary now will notice her smiling.

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: ...Zaer Mika.  He was in the witness protection program, I was his unofficial protection...

CMO_Mae`e says:
CNS:  What happened?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
Laredo: As I have positive sensorrr logs that this was NOT an 'imaginarrry' vessel, and that we DID detect the rrradiation surrrge, I would imagine that using his command to clearrr Starrrfleet of any crrriminal activities, as well as his own ship and carrreerrr, made sense to me as it would have rrreduced hostilities in the system. Sirrr.

FCO_Teasley says:
::sees the Horian smiling, and then knows something is not right::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CSO : Don't you think it would have been wiser to just leave? Since you stated that that cloaked ship had already left?

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: I had invited him to hide out from those who were after him, here on the Artemis.  However, while on shoreleave here, they found him...

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CSO : What could the Artemis possibly accomplish but be forced to enter a fight that, according to your own words, was not started by you?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
Laredo: You'rrre contrrradicting yourrrself, Commanderrr. Now you admit that therrre was a ship? I was not in command. It was not my decision to make.

CMO_Mae`e says:
::listens::

CTO_TRel says:
::whispers:: CO: He's trying to call into question your command ability. Don't worry we won't let him twist your actions.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
CSO : Exactly.. It wasn't you in command, it was Captain McPherson-Quest.. ::points to the Captain::

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::a slight smile comes to his mouth as a small tear rolls down his cheek, thinking if only his wife was there to be a comfort to him. He then puts away the PADD::

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: ...and then the symbiont was transferred to Matt.  ::Washes down a gulp of coffee::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
All : No further questions.

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Sits very still, then quietly::  CNS:  Matt?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::goes to his bench, and sits down::

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Yes...

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
Laredo: Prrrecisely. So I suggest that you limit yourrr questions to the facts at hand instead of asking me to speculate on my commanding officerrr's state of mind, sirrr. I will not defame my Captain.

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::whispers:: FCO/CTO: Maybe he is right, I am not fit to command

CTO_TRel says:
::stands to begin cross-ex::

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Quietly::  CNS:  I had no idea.  ::Her mind flies back to the lunch they had just shared::  How close where you to Zaer Mika?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<Admiral McCloud> CSO : Lt., Please refrain from making any declarations.  You where not asked any specific question.

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
Adm.: Aye, sirrr.

FCO_Teasley says:
::whispers::  CO: Will you please stop, we got it under control

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Good friends.  We hadn't known each other terribly long, but none the less a strong friendship, perhaps because of what we faced together...

CTO_TRel says:
CSO: Lt. who was believed to be in the cloaked ship?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::rises:: All : Objection.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
All : There are no solid evidences that such a ship existed, let alone any scans that would allow the witness to know who was on board such a ship

FCO_Teasley says:
::looks to Laredo::

CMO_Mae`e says:
::The moment of growing guilt eases::  CNS:  Do you fear for the symbiont in Matt?  What happened to his killers?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<Admiral McCloud> All : Objection sustained.

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: I often worry...  they might return to finish the job...

CTO_TRel says:
All: I asked who was believed to be there, not who they knew to be there.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
::rises again:: All : Speculation...

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Zaer's killer, was captured, but escaped.

CMO_Mae`e says:
CNS: Does Matt know this?

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: That I worry?

CTO_TRel says:
CSO: Yes, but expert.

CMO_Mae`e says:
CNS:  That they have escaped.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<Admiral McCloud> All :  Sustained...

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Ah, well yes...  ::Remembering the merciless Aeris::

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Sighs::  CNS: He doesn't does he.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<Admiral> CSO : Proceed..

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CTO: Judging frrrom interrrcepted communications and corrrrolated backgrrround checks, we believed it to be the arrrms merrrchant, Jurrrisek.

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: He does know...  but he never talks of it…  I've never sensed he's aware of the danger...

CTO_TRel says:
CSO: Would it then have been in the best interest of the Artemis to attempt to track this vessel?

CMO_Mae`e says:
CNS:  But you are.  Have you told Somak?

CSO_Sozorstennaj says:
CTO: If it werrre trrrue, yes.

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: I just assumed he knew, he was here when it happened, in fact we interviewed the killer together.

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::listens intently::

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
All : Objection...

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
All : There is no evidence in our databanks that this Jurisek Character was ever known to own a Klingon ship, Let alone one that could fire while cloaked.

CMO_Mae`e says:
CNS:  But would he know of their escape.  It wouldn't hurt to double check.  I for one would have an easier mind where Matt is concerned.  Are you afraid for Matt or is there something more?

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Oh yes Somak does...  we were the ones who discovered Aeris had escaped.  She left a nice little exploding hologram of herself to brag about it...

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<Admiral McCloud> ::ponders for a moment:: CTO : Do you have any proof that this Jurisek is somehow linked to the supposed cloaked ship?

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Mutters something unladylike under her breath::

CTO_TRel says:
All: Well, Jurisek was an arms dealer who was selling weapons to the system inhabitants and had many different ships and armaments at his disposal.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Ears perk up, coming out of the flash backs:: CMO: Say something?

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<McCloud> CTO : What ships and armaments?

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Shakes her head::  CNS:  Not me.  OK, so your fear is for Matt.  The first officer knows, which means the CTO knows, which means, even if Matt isn't worried, others are keeping an eye out for him.

FCO_Teasley says:
::thinks you can do it T'Rel::

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Yes...  they know this time.

CTO_TRel says:
All: Specifically I do not know however, whatever he was dealing in certainly.

CNS_Farrel says:
::Sipping her coffee, much cooler now::

FCO_Teasley says:
::drinks some of his water::

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::wonders how the CTO is going to pull this one off::

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Nods to the waiter for a refill::  CNS:  Do you have any true worries that they might be here at the station?  Or is it just memories that are haunting you right now.  By the way, I should note, Matt seems free of any worries in that area at least.

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
<Admiral> ::shakes head:: All : Objection sustained..

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: He is?  I thought as much.  Well, I think it's just mainly that this is where it happened last time that gets me.

CMO_Mae`e says:
CNS:  Here?  ::Looks around the room::

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Err, no....back on that upper deck....just below that, on the main level not far past the flower shop.

CMO_Mae`e says:
::Shakes head::  CNS:  You had me worried there.  ::Thanks the waiter::  I don't mean to intrude into your domain, but...  wouldn't it be better to face your fears here then always be afraid of this station?

CO_McPherson-Quest says:
::whispers:: FCO: Do you two have anything stronger than that?

CNS_Farrel says:
CMO: Now that I think about it...  I often return to the site...but never actually stood there.  Just looked at it from up here...

Host Cmdr_Laredo says:
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