Brett:
 Summary: The Delphyne Officers remain stranded on Arcadia as their ship undergoes repair.  Their minds are heavy with the thought of war and what, if anything, they can do to stop it.  Risa, the bastion of hedonism and decadence that it is, lies not 4 hours away, and yet it too has suffered from war's exposure. Ships come and go daily, taking dependents and non-combatants back toward earth, away from the fighting.  Reports from the "front" are few at this point.  Everyone is waiting...

Brett:
 <<<<Resume Mission "Sanctum - Line of Control Part 9">>>>

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 ::Wandering around, watching the civilians move to their departure points::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Sitting at a cafe table, watching people scurrying about. ::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::In his temporary quarters changing into a uniform after coming back from a holo-deck::

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 ::Notices that people are looking somewhat scared and ....tired::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 ::walking the halls of the station watching people hurry around::

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 Outloud: Excuse me  ::as a couple stumble into her::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Hears the CTO, stands and waves her over. ::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: Lieutenant!

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Puts a fresh bowl of water on the floor:: GOLIATH: I need to go for a walk. I'll be back in a bit.  ::Exits temporary quarters::

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 Self: I need to find a bar or..... ::hears Captain Mash'ev, looking, she finds him and moves over to where he is::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::walks through Arcadia's sickbay only half-listening to the other doctors she walks with,  not really interested in their chatter::

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 CO: Sir

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 ::nods at him as she moves out of the way of the crowd::

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::having a chit chat with the senior counselor of Arcadia over English breakfast tea::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 ::almost runs into the XO when he exits his quarters::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: Won't you join me? ::motions to an empty chair::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CEO: Ensign? Nice running into a familiar face. How have you been?

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::with her hands folded behind her, slowly walks along the promenade surveying the stores, wonders if this is what it was like on Denali during the war with the Gorn, all these tense and worried people::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 XO:  It's Lt sir.  I've been good just a lot on my mind at the moment.

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 ::glances around then moves over to the empty chair:: CO: Thank you sir

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CEO: Oh, it is ::Noticing pips:: CEO: Sorry, I've been a bit distracted lately.

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 XO:  Understandable sir, we've all been a bit distracted I'd say.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::makes an excuse and slips out of sickbay and walks down the corridors, hands casually in her lab coat pockets::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: I wanted to compliment you for doing a great job against the Orions and Ferengi. That was a close call.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CEO: I hear not all repairs to the ship will be done by the time we leave. That must have you concerned. I know it has me.

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 CO: Sir.  I should have done more, but we came out on the plus side, didn't we?

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 XO:  No unfortunately it won't be, the aft section in particular will still be in bad shape, looks like I'll have my hands full.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CEO: I don't like that they are sending us out in a ship not all together.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: You did a fine job. I think the crew pulled a rabbit out of the hat, getting out of there more-or-less intact... 

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::ends up walking on the promenade a bit later::

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 ::nods:: CO: Still it didn't hurt to have the Claymore riding into the rescue

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 XO:  Nor do I it's my job to make sure we make it home in one piece.  I guess Starfleet just needs another ship out there.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::finishes dialogue and heads towards an exit while looking at his PADD::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: Well, I certainly won't discount them. But we did hold it together until they showed up, didn't we?  ::smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CEO: Starfleet seems to need an awful lot these days. Especially from its crew.

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 CO: That we did, Sir.  ::smiles back::  That we did

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 XO:  That it does.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: I'm glad you're here, I hate drinking alone.  ::motions for the waiter::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::sighs as she observes all the people, and shakes her head slightly as she wonders if they know how close they are to yet another war...most of them probable do.::

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 CO: I know what you mean, sir.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CEO: So, where were you off too, when we ran into each other?

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 XO:  No where in particular was helping with the repairs for a while and decided I needed to go for a walk.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CEO: A walk? Yeah, me too. I was going to wonder around half looking for the Captain.

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 CO: It's bad for the digestion  ::grins:: So I hear

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CEO: and half wonder what I'd say to him if I had found him.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: That it is. ::smiles::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 XO:  Mind if I join you?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CEO: Not at all.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::spots a familiar person ahead and lengthens her stride a bit to catch up::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Walks through the promenade with Chief Heller::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 Waiter: I'll have a dirty martini.  ::looks at CTO, should she want to place an order ::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 ::walks along next to the XO:  XO:  So what do you think of this whole mess?

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 ::Looks at the waiter:: Waiter: A tequila, straight up.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::calmly looks out the window::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CEO: That's just it. I'm not at all sure what to think. This is my first war.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::pauses and accesses the movements of his current 'least favorite' patient for any signs of unwanted behavior conducive to ending his career::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 XO:  Mine as well.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::walks toward the CSO...:: CSO: Lieutenant Rhykmal...

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CEO: I'd really like to know what it is we are going to war about before I pack my bags.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Waits for waiter to set the drinks and leave before asking anything serious. ::  CTO: So, how do you feel about the last un-official meeting we had?

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 XO:  That seems to be the biggest question on most peoples mind.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CMO: Greetings Doctor. ::nods politely::

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 ::Takes a deep breath, pauses then lets it out:: CO: Off the record, Sir?

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: Of course, lieutenant.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CEO: It is just hard to make sense of the issues when you hear so many conflicting stories.

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 CO: I think it was a load of .......what some might say....Cow ::pauses:: No!  that isn't it....Bull!  A load of Bull!

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 XO:  No I don't think anyone really knows what is going on just rumors mostly

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::looks out at the stars...the bluntness of her Vulcan side comes out:: CSO: Do you think we will leave soon... and head to war?

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CMO: It seems likely... unless we can find a way to stop it.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: Bull? ::raises an eyebrow in a most Vulcan-like manner:: What do you mean?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CEO: Like people are talking off to Risa? I heard they had to close their border. And I'd really like to know the difference between POW and detainees, not like either would be allowed to go any place, any time soon.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::nods slightly, her eyes still on the stars:: CSO: Do you think there is a way to stop such an action?

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 XO:  Yeah things like that.  There are just too many unanswered questions.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CMO: The only thing I can think of is to convince the Federation to try to open diplomatic relations with the Synod. I am concerned that this is all a big misunderstanding...

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 CO: Captain Red was rude to you, sir.  As if we would start something like that?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Spots the Captain sitting at a table in a cafe with Lt. Llynisika:: CEO: Hmm, there's are fearless leader. Should we crash their tea party?

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 XO:  Sounds good to me.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 CTO: I'm sure he has his reasons though I disapprove of his methods....

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Walks with CEO to the table:: CO: Excuse me, Sir. Are we interrupting anything?

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::nods:: CSO: Indeed...however I wonder how well the Federation will listen to us without  more...drastic measures.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: No, of course not. Won't you join us?  ::smiling, though he wished he had had a few more minutes with CTO. ::

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 CO: Well he can go and stick..... ::Looks up as the XO and CEO walk over::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CMO: Indeed. Drastic measures. But what can we do that would get their attention?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: If you're sure, perhaps another time?

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 CSO: And not get us court-martialed? That is the question of the hour indeed...

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: Please, join us. We had just ordered drinks and were watching the people go by..

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CMO: My concern is not being court-martialed... but it is about being heard. Which presently no one seems to want to do. Neither side wishes to listen.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::drifts towards the starfield and rests, reflecting::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: Well, if you're sure? ::Takes a seat and motions Heller to do the same::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 ::takes a seat::

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::the window an open view of the universe, swallowing his mind into a pond of Ta'sren discipline::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: I was thinking we should try another staff meeting sometime. Only, this time, some place private like, say, your quarters or something.

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 XO: Sir ::nods at him::  CEO: Lt.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CTO: Ma'am ::Gives her a friendly nod::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: I agree, commander. I'm trying to give people some time to reflect on what's been said and think about the future before we try again.

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 ::nods in greeting:: CO: Sir CTO: Lt.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: I see. 

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::almost sighs speaks half to the CMO and to herself:: What would Surak do? He would probably attempt to negotiate peace with the Synod... but surely if we were to attempt such a thing... we would die... and our endeavor would be... lost.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::tilts her head slightly, starting to say something...then looks at the CSO with slightly elevated eyebrows::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: I'm a bit concerned they will be sending out the Delphyne without all its needed repairs done. Wouldn't we need a fully operational ship for where we are going?

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 CSO: I doubt so much it is peace we must mediate...but more of an understanding. With understanding will come communication, and with that, peace.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: That would make sense. I haven't received the orders, yet, so I don't know where they might be sending us. Perhaps we'll only need minor repairs when we leave dock?

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 CSO: It seems a much more attainable goal in that respect.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::folds his hands and begins refocusing his attention on sensor information throughout every exchange involving the Synod::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CMO: Indeed... and that would be, no doubt, how Surak would do it... but it is my understanding that any who attempt to transverse Synod space meet with their demise. This would be unfortunate because it would not allow us to get our message of peace and the desire to understand across.

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 CO/XO/CEO: I don't relish the idea of heading out without being fully repaired and up to 100% .. ::pauses as the waiter sets down the drinks:: Sirs

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CTO: Nor do I. CO/CTO: Well, I guess we've taken up enough of your time. We will leave you to it, Sir, Ma'am. ::Stands up::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 CTO:  I don't either.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 CSO: Therein lies the problem.... ::realizes that thought is the slight chill in her spine...::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO/CEO: No, stay. We're just chatting about what's going on. I'd like to hear your opinions as well.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CMO: Indeed. There is no way to make someone listen... even in friendly circumstances.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Resits:: CO: That's just it, Sir. I'm not sure what my opinion is.

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 ::picks up her shot glass, sniffs and then drains the glass about to slam it on the table, but slows and gently taps it on the table top::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::sighs, but that is her only response as her thoughts suddenly wonder what Silelik is doing...::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::quietly wonders what Sulak is doing::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: Not even sure we have a right to an opinion. Don't we just go where they tell us and do what we are ordered to do?

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 ::orders a scotch from the waiter as he passes::

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 CEO: Not as good as what we had on Risa, but not bad.  ::Indicates the glass::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: That's just it, commander. Sometimes our opinions do matter, even when they conflict with orders.

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 CTO:  That was very good tequila, guess you can't have the best every time.

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 ::Smiles:: CEO: Guess not

CTO_Lt_Llyniska:
 CEO: So, have Sven and Sid been good help?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Sits quietly thinking about what the Captain has said about conflicting orders::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 All: Well, I will send out a notice to the senior officers for dinner in my cabin. Think about the future. :: drains drink, stands:: 

Brett:
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