Brett
	Summary: The senior staff has split into two groups, with each pursuing their own investigatory leads. The XO< CMO, OPS and CEO have travelled to the lowlands to a small village there to speak to the doctors in a rural clinic. The CO and CTO have remained in the capital city to find out more information about the upcoming Armistice signing between the governement and the rebel faction known as the Legion. The signing is in a little over 7 hours.

Brett
	<<<<Resume Mission "Armistice - Part 7">>>>

CMO_P`Trell
	::following the Pselliad woman to the clinic:: Woman: What did you say your name was? ::smiles::

CTO_Marshall
	@::Walks out of the office following behind the Captain::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::looks around::

CO_Mordane
	@::still fuming at the responses he got from West:: CTO: Well I know someone who was more than willing to talk to us earlier, let's go find the Taigu...

CTO_Marshall
	@CO: Who is Taigu?

CO_Mordane
	@CTO: That's the title of the regional government leader. He's rather... enthusiastic, when it comes to talking with us. If we can manage to get an audience, I have a feeling we should get some answers. ::turns down a corridor and heads for the main offices::

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> CMO: I am Selesia Ssree.

CTO_Marshall
	@CO: I see. ::Follows CO::

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods politely:: Selesia: Is the clinic far?

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Looks around for anything suspicious... but suspects he is the most suspicious thing nearby since he is armed in anticipation of Romulan activity. ::

CO_Mordane
	@::comes to the reception office for the Taigu and asks the receptionist if he is available for a few moments::

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> CMO: No, not far. But I must admit, I only work at the clinic as a nurse. It is only be chance that we met. We were out, trying to find... ::Looks saddened:: Food.

CTO_Marshall
	@::waits and looks around the office::

CMO_P`Trell
	::looks saddened too:: Selesia: Why don't you have food?

Brett
	@Action: The receptionist begins giving the Captain the brush off, stating the Taigu is very busy. But then, the Taigu himself enters from his office and quickly ushers the Officers inside with many smiles::

CO_Mordane
	@::shooting a dirty look at the receptionist, he follows the Taigu into his office:: Taigu: I am glad you had time to meet with us... I have some questions, and some concerns, that I was not able to get past Ambassador West.

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> CMO: Well, since the Romulans departed, the government has been rather, disorganized. With the rebel troubles and the in-fighting among the factions on our world, the feeding of the populace at large has fallen by the wayside.

Brett
	@<Taigu_Sissal> CO: Of course! I am happy to answer them, please come and sit. Would you and your man like some refreshment?

CMO_P`Trell
	::feels badly for her and them:: Selsia: Hopefully with the truce with the rebel faction that will change and the government can reorganize and then provide for its people.

CO_Mordane
	@::Looks to the CTO questioningly:: Taigu: Nothing for me thank you. ::takes a seat::

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> CMO: I do not wish to beg, and it hurts my pride to do so, but we have heard how fortunate you are in the Federation. Could you perhaps help us? ::Gestures to her small group:: Some of the children have not eaten for days.

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Looks toward the locals, wondering if he should suggest getting some replicated food from the runabout or not. ::

CMO_P`Trell
	::looks back at the XO:: XO: Sir? Do you think we could replicate some food for these people?

CTO_Marshall
	@::stands behind the CO and observes the office::

Brett
	@<Taigu> CO: Very well. ::Sits and folds his hands on the desk:: What can I help you with. Oh, but I must ask you to please be succinct; I do have many things to finish before the signing.

CO_Mordane
	@::shakes his head, muttering 'Ensigns...':: CTO: You're allowed to sit down. And have something to drink if you'd like. I assure you, he's harmless. ::smirk::

XO_Mash`ev
	CMO: Actually, doctor, that's what I was thinking. We've got to do something.

CTO_Marshall
	@::Stares, embarrassed, at the CO and takes a seat.:: CO: Sorry sir, just doing my job.

XO_Mash`ev
	CMO: I'll check with OPS and see if there's something we can do. Any suggestions what to replicate?

CO_Mordane
	@Taigu: I understand. There are two issues at hand. The first involves the signing itself. It seems as if I've been... confused ::choosing his words carefully:: about what the signing means for your people in relation to the Federation.

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods:: XO: Do you want me to come with you, back to the runabout?

CO_Mordane
	@Taigu: And the second, involves the lack of security at the signing, despite the abundant rumors and evidence of unrest and possible terrorist activity.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	XO: Are we heading back then sir?

XO_Mash`ev
	CMO: I could use a hand. We'll put the request in to Mr Knight, who stayed behind.

CMO_P`Trell
	XO: Fruits... breads... those should be good to start with.

Brett
	@<Taigu> ::Smiles broadly:: CO: Well, it is simple really. One of the conditions for membership in the Federation is that we, as a people, "get along". ::Chuckles:: The constant fighting between the Legion and our forces has so far precluded us from membership. Now, however, with this Armistice, the fighting will end and Psellus will qualify for membership.

XO_Mash`ev
	CMO: Why don't you send a request to OPS, Jake and I will go back and bring the food with us.

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> ::Looks very happy and begins to cry, approaching the CMO and XO and taking their hands in hers:: CMO/XO: Oh thank you, you don't know what this means.

CO_Mordane
	@Taigu: And this is something that all of the Legion members are agreeing to? Not simply the leaders of the organizations. I would worry about splinter groups in a situation such as this.

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods:: XO: Alright then... bring it down to the clinic then, ::smiles at Selesia::

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Motions to CEO, heads back towards the runabout. ::

CTO_Marshall
	@Taigu: And the Federation Ambassador is aware of this?

Brett
	@<Taigu> ::Frowns:: CO: Well, in truth, we had not considered that. The Legion is small, so when they agreed to lay down their weapons and end hostilities, we assumed that all, or at least most, were in favor. Revolutionaries don't tend to let their leaders take actions they do not support. ::Chuckles darkly::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::follows the XO::

CMO_P`Trell
	::smiles at the woman glad they could be of help:: Selesia: Hopefully your planet can join the federation and you may then have access to replicator technology and never go hungry again.

Brett
	@<Taigu> CTO: Yes, of course. He will be a guest of honor at the signing, although he will play no actual role. This is an internal matter after all.

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> ::Turns to her group, who all begin muttering excitedly about the idea of food in abundance::

CTO_Marshall
	@::Turns and looks up at CO:: CO: So why are we here?

CO_Mordane
	@Taigu: Yes, I'm sure you've had experience in that. What about the security issues, surely something as high profile as this will draw attention. Ambassador West told us there would be no security measures in place. Even in our rounds about the city we were met with hostility on several occasions... why the lax attitude?

CO_Mordane
	@CTO: That Ensign, is a damn good question. We're here to show face for one, but there seems to be more to our presence than that... and it's not something 'I've been able to figure out yet.

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Arrives at runabout, retrieves food, tries to split the load evenly between him and the CEO. ::

CMO_P`Trell
	Selesia: Why don't you take me the rest of the way to the clinic.... and I hope you don't mind if I ask you some questions

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::notices that the XO is giving his load a bit more, and figures it cause he must be old and out of shape::

Brett
	@<Taigu> CO/CTO: I am sorry Captain, but Mr. West might have misunderstood. I will have security forces in place around the site to prevent any difficulties. Perhaps he was referring to you and your people? All of you, I am afraid, must be unarmed. The site we have chosen is sacred to our people.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::Wonders what the CMO see in the old geezer, and if the old geezer is that blind not to notice that the CMO is interested in him::

CTO_Marshall
	@Taigu: But not sacred enough to have your people unarmed?

XO_Mash`ev
	CEO: Did you see any sign of Romulan activity out here?

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> CMO: Of course. ::Smiling broadly:: Please follow. ::Leads the CMO on toward the village, the small group walking tiredly but with more hope beside them.

CO_Mordane
	@CTO: Ensign, we don't question cultural beliefs. We are the guests here. I'm sure the Pselliads have their procedures for a reason.

CMO_P`Trell
	Selesia: Is your facility the location where the shipments for the vaccine for Ssilesspi fever that was manufactured by CRD came to?

Brett
	@<Taigu> CTO: Let em show you the actual site, on this map. ::Stands and displays a large overhead map on his wall of a small valley.::

CTO_Marshall
	@CO: Of course sir, Im not trying to question that, Im just concerned about possible splinter members being a part of this security force.

CTO_Marshall
	@Taigu: I meant no disrespect my apologies.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	XO: Nothing concrete sir.

Brett
	@<Taigu> CO/CTO: This is the Silac valley. it lies just below our city, at the base of the mountain. At the end of this valley is what we call "The garden". It is there that the signing will take place. The trail leading there will be watched by my people, and will no doubt be lined with our people, come to witness the signing.

Brett
	@<Taigu> CTO: Oh, none taken. But I am sure any such traitors would have tried to kill me long ago.

XO_Mash`ev
	CEO: I didn't see anything, either. I wonder if we're chasing a wild goose?

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> CMO: Yes, I recall that. It was a couple of years ago. That medicine was a blessing. ::Smiles::

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> CMO: Perhaps you and your friends would like a tour? Of this area. It may appear to be a simple swamp, but there is much beauty to see within.

CTO_Marshall
	@Taigu: I see, and how will the security be placed?

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods:: Selesia: I imagine it was indeed... ::was about to say more about the shipment when Selesia interrupts her:: I think that would be nice....

CEO_Jakuharrr
	XO: Maybe but if the Tal'Shiar is involved we may not find anything, they are not exactly amateurs.

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Approaches the camp, looks for the CMO, wondering how much further they'll get before they're mobbed. ::

CMO_P`Trell
	::frowns momentarily as her verbal stride was broken::

XO_Mash`ev
	CEO: That's what I'm afraid of...

Brett
	@<Taigu> CO/CTO: The two groups will meet at the entrance to the valley, and exchange gifts. Then we will travel to the garden, symbolizing our journey through time. My officers will be along the route itself, at key points where they can observe the crowd. I am sorry to say that you and your crew cannot accompany this procession, but you may wait at any point along the route you wish, or as we hope, you may attend the signing itself in the garden. ::Smiles:: I apologize if your lack of weapons frightens you, but the Legion was insistent. They do not trust you it seems. ::Smiles::

CMO_P`Trell
	Selesia: Ah... it looks like Commanders Mash'ev and Jakuharrr have arrived.

CO_Mordane
	@Taigu: The feeling... is mutual, but we will respect your wishes.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::gets an idea::

CO_Mordane
	@Taigu: I believe the situation is much clearer now. I thank you for your time, Taigu. I will see you at the ceremony.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	XO: Of course if they thought there operation was comprised they might show their hand

CMO_P`Trell
	Selesia: Is it true that the Legion has a good deal of support in the lowlands?

Brett
	INFO: The village is small, perhaps twenty huts which sit on raised legs to avoid flooding. The clinic itself is larger and more modern, obviously of Romulan construction. The villagers have turned out to see the newcomers and watch from a respectful distance.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	XO: If we sent a uncoded message to Starfleet intel, request Tal'Shiar activity for this sector stating we believe there is Tal'Shiar activity in this sector, and that we are looking for a pattern, that may force them to react to use. Better yet if we use an older code, one that they Romulans should have cracked

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Still heading for the CMO. :: CEO: That's possible...

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> CMO: ::Nods:: Many of the people here are hungry, or have no work. The government has not provided as they should have. The Legion exploits this to turn the common people against the Taigu.

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods:: Selesia: That's very understandable. :;looks sad::

CMO_P`Trell
	Selesia: Do you know if the Romulans are supporting the Legion? Or if the Legion has contact with them?

Brett
	@<Taigu> ::Stands and bows slightly:: CO/CTO: I am honored to be of service. This is truly a great moment in my planet's history and I am glad you will be here to share it with us.

CTO_Marshall
	@::stands and returns the gesture::

CEO_Jakuharrr
	XO: Of course, one or all of use may be captured, tortured and killed

XO_Mash`ev
	CEO: All in the line of duty, right? ::smiles::

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> CMO: ::frowns:: I do not know of any Romulans on the planet. They all left some years ago. Why do you ask?

CO_Mordane
	@::stands, bows, and exits the office, waiting for the door to close behind them before continuing::

Brett
	Action: Several of the villagers approach the group and gratefully relieve the crew of the food they have brought. They begin distributing it to the children and most needy.

CEO_Jakuharrr
	::Shurgs:: XO: I have training to with stand such torture, not to mention there not much they could do to me that have not been done ::Shudders as he remembers the electrocution collar he once wore and the whip marks on his back::

CMO_P`Trell
	Selesia: Well there was a shipment of medicines for the fever that was not delivered because it was going to arrive with something a little extra... a Romulan agent. I imagine if there was one included in a shipment... there might have been more...

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> CMO: ::Looks somewhat disturbed:: And you think that we... ::Looks at the villagers:: We have something to do with this?

CMO_P`Trell
	Selesia: No! Heavens no...

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Reflects to his own experience with the Tal-Shiar :: CEO: I know.

CMO_P`Trell
	Selesia: But the idea is that they may well still be here... wether you know it or not.

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> CMO: Oh, I see. Well, we have seen none of them since they left. That I can assure you.

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods:: Selesia: Of that I am pretty sure... they can disguise themselves to look like you... or me even... such is the level of their medical technology...

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> ::Looks shocked:: CMO: Truly? Is such technology available in the Federation as well? What of the medical technology? Can that help us? The vaccines we received were very effective against the fevers.

CMO_P`Trell
	Selesia: If the Romulans are supporting the legion... you can be assured they would not want this planet to ally itself with the Federation... ::nods:: Yes... the medicines in the Federation are also very good... and we can help you. I have my med kit... I can easily examine you.... or any one else.

CO_Mordane
	@*XO*: Commander, report in... have you uncovered anything of interest?

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> ::Looks around at her people:: CMO: I do not believe we are in need of such assistance; our clinic is quite capable, though not as advanced as your own medicines. Most of our troubles come from the lack of food, which you have helped with greatly. ::Smiles widely:: Now, what about the tour?

CMO_P`Trell
	::shrugs:: Selesia: Sure... why not?

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Steps away from other people. :: *CO* Captain, we're in a local village near a swamp. Dr. P'Trell is talking with the local healer, trying to discern if the Romulans are here. We've replicated some food... sir, they haven't eaten in days.

CO_Mordane
	@*XO*: I wonder if West put that in the reports to Starfleet... ::disgruntled:: Keep me posted, I've gotten the diplomatic runaround here... according to West and the Taigu, nothing is wrong.

XO_Mash`ev
	*CO* Nothing is wrong? ::laughs:: Neither Commander Jakuharr nor I have noticed anything out of the ordinary yet, except some very hungry and tired people. I'm sure we'll have a long chat when we get back.

Brett
	Action: Two older Psellian males approach, both show obvious leadership traits. The seem kindly and, though tired and haggard from lack of food, are smiling.

Brett
	<Selesia_Ssree> CMO/XO/CEO: These are the village elders, they will accompany us on our tour. I am sure they can tell you much more than I about life here under the Romulans.

CMO_P`Trell
	::smiles at the Psellian men::

CMO_P`Trell
	Selesia: Thank you. ::nods graciously::

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Smiles greets village elders. ::

Brett
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