Brett:
 Summary: With the Delphyne crew growing restless as their ship is hastily repaired, the officers have congregated in the Captain's quarters for dinner.  No doubt, much more than the quality of the wine will be discussed.

Brett:
 <<<<Resume Mission: "Sanctum: Line of Control - Part 10">>>>

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 ::Looks rather reserved heading for the Captain's temporary quarters on Arcadia.  You can obviously tell he has something on his mind.::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::In Captain Mash'ev's temporary quarters, on Arcadia Station, sipping a glass of cranberry juice in a comfortable chair::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 ::enters the CO's quarters and finds himself a seat::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::looking out the window in Mash'ev's quarters::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 ::Arrives at the quarters and presses on the Captain's door chime.::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::walking down the corridors toward the CO's quarters…but with a padd of charts in hand to review::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 All: Make yourselves comfortable, we should all be here soon enough.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 OPS: Enter.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::nods::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 ::Enters the room and looks around to see who all is there, hoping that Syrna is going to be there as well.::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Looks out window wondering what Rhykmal is looking at::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 ::Sees Syrna and walks over to her.::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::looks at Sanford as he come into view:: OPS: Greetings.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Pours a glass of wine for Sanford. ::  OPS: Here you go, commander.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Thinks she is probably wondering same is he, where else could we be now?::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 ::Smiles, though somewhat unemotional.  He grabs the glass from the Captain.::  CO:  Thank you sir.  CSO:  Hi Syrna.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::a small upturn of a corner of her mouth momentarily graces her face as it seems like it has been a long time since someone called her casually by her first name…::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 OPS: You seem…. troubled… ::quietly::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 ::Scratches his head and then takes a sip of the wine.::  CSO:  You can say that again.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::moves with haste down the corridors, his destinations being Lincaad and the captain's quarters::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: so, are we expecting Miss Faint tonight? ::Smiles and sips his drink::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: No, we are not. I've made every effort to ensure that we are neither disturbed nor… overheard… tonight.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::approaches the Captain's door and sighs…dinner parties…so overrated::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 ::sits back in his chair and tries to relax::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: Very good. She seems to be everywhere.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::enter's the CO's quarters, slipping the two padds into her lab coat…eyes everyone in the room, then moves to a spot off to the side, not easily visible to everyone…::

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::steps in the captain's quarters behind Lincaad, just arriving::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: I think we are all here, except Llynisika. We should begin.

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 ::Stares off into the stars.::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: I suppose so. I had hoped she would be here by now….

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 OPS: Ah. ::non committal, not sure what to say::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 All: I asked you here tonight so we could discuss our pending missions.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::arms crossed, looks over with tainted interest::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 CSO:  I was thinking that maybe I could talk to you about it maybe later..  uhm..  at least you could give me your scientific point of view.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: Have we received our new orders, Sir?

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 OPS: Certainly I can provide a different perspective.

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 ::Smiles softly and nods and he turns his attention to the Captain.::

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::says hi to the CMO by wrapping an index finger around her finger before separating and focusing his attention on the command staff::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 ::leans forward in his chair waiting for the CO to say more::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::gives just a very brief indication of an expression change before she returns to…well, looking a little ticked off….crosses her arms again::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::turns her attention to the Captain::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: No, we haven't received the orders yet but… I'm expecting them soon.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: You mentioned pending missions, I thought maybe you were going to tell us about our next assignment.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: So, what's this meeting about, or is this a social thing?

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::raises an eyebrow at the XO::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: It's partly social but mostly it's to discuss our future.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: Our future? I guess that's been on my mind a lot lately.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::raises the other eyebrow at the XO::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 ::Is still somewhat distract and he glances out to the stars every now and then.::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: Go ahead, Sir. Sorry I interrupted ::Sips his drink::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO: Captain, what are your orders? Or if not 'orders'… what is the direction you would like to go…

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: That's something we all should be thinking about. It's been on my mind since we got to Arcadia.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 All: Bear in mind, this meeting is strictly off the record…

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: If I might make a suggestion, Sir?

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::takes a more casual stance, a slight smirk on her face…she didn't think the Captain had it in him to go rogue…::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: Perhaps, if you gave us your thoughts, it may be easier for others to voice theirs?

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 CO:  Captain, we've already heard the ideas.  Each day that passes, the conflict grows wider.  We need to make a stand.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 XO: Okay, here's what is on my mind. Starfleet is going to order us into battle, I can almost guarantee it; we'll likely be sent into a battle, a war, that may not even be necessary.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: The Synod seem to disagree with you, Sir.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: as does Starfleet, the Amenti, Admiral Harlan…

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 All: I was raised to believe that we should give peace a chance. We should persue every path of peace before rushing into war.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::raises an eyebrow again at the XO…is he taking the devil's advocate stand or what?::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 CO: How do we pursue peace with an enemy who does not talk and destroys anyone they find?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Looks to the CEO as he speaks then turns to the CO::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 All: I'm willing to listen to any and all suggestions that you may have…

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO: Unfortunately sir, I have none. I am a Vulcan and bred for peace…. but it seems that the Synod offer us no alternative.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Stands:: CO: Sir, that's just it, do our opinions and suggestions even come into play here. We are at war, we are Starfleet, we took an oath to defend the Federation, you speak of choices. I'm not sure what you mean.

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 ::Crosses his arms over his chest and sighs softly, looking out into the stars again.::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::somewhat rhetorically:: All: How does one make peace with one who will not… how does one make war with one will not… peace and war are two sides of the same coin… it takes both sides to make a war… as it does peace.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::tilts her head and looks curiously at Sanford….he seems much more distracted than the last time she saw him…and not in a good way…::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 CSO:  Would you suggest the we just sit back while the Synod attack and destroy our outposts and ships.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CSO: And the Synod show no signs of changing their minds.  I have heard that peace talks were attempted with the Synod, it was a no go.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::listens to statements made and absorbs everything like a sponge::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CEO: No, I am not suggesting such a thing… but if we respond then we too are responsible for this war.

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 CO:  Based on what has already been discussed.  I am willing to take an extended leave of absence and venture into Synod space to find a solution.  Even if I have to do it by myself.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::raises both eyebrows and looks at Sanford…then glances at Silelik, then looks back at Sanford::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ALL: I'm not sure what this chat is all about. When we get our orders from command, we follow them, as usual. CO: Don't we?

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 CSO:  I will not feel responsible for a war if all we are doing is trying to defend our people.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 OPS: Don't be daffy. That would be suicide.

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford: 
 XO:  As is this… war.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::takes out his tricorder and scans for any hidden recording devices the press might have 'accidentally' planted in the captain's quarters::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CEO: We are responding to aggression… in the end it does not matter who started the conflict… but simply stated it takes two to make a conflict exist. I am not speaking of the moral implications.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::looks over at Silelik with question in her eyes, mouths a question to him::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 OPS/CO: Well, I was invited to a war. I don't want to go but, if they are my orders I don't see another choice. 

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::idly wonders if the XO is really that naive…it seems a front to her, to save his butt if they do go rogue…::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 XO:  I am not going to sit by and watch you all get murdered by the Synod.  I am NOT going to go through that again!

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::results come out negative, so he discreetly conceals his tricorder::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 All: I do not know what efforts have been made to seek peace and my efforts at discovering that has not been fruitful.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::looks sharply at Sanford's large outburst, and quietly moves to have a better few of the Ops officer…::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO: From what the detainees have suggested, no possible efforts could have been fruitful if even tried.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::mouths back the answer to the CMO, "Checking for recording devices. Search proves negative"::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::nods, and looks back at Sanford::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 All: I can not speak for anyone else but I intend to persue whatever peaceful alternative I can find.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO: We have no way of gaining understanding with these people… therefore no method of gaining peace…. ::pauses:: except by force… regretably. ::looks like she does regret that:: I am not normally an advocate of violence, but sometimes… when that is all another understands…

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CO: My "suggestion" do as ordered, see how things go, we can always take another course somewhere on down the line, if we don't like how Starfleet and the Federation handle things. Because, I don't have enough facts on things to betray the Federation, go on suicide missions or not do my duty ::Sits back down::

Brett:
 Action: A message chimes on the CO's terminal nearby.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 CO: It is the only way we can have a dialogue. ::frowns briefly as she feels logic has escaped her as this not a course of action she advocates in her heart as much as in her head::

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 ::nods in agreement to the CSO's statement.::  CO:  I agree with the CSO sometimes force is the only way regardless of what we would like to think otherwise.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::looks at the XO, then everyone else in turn::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 :: Considers what the senior officers have said. ::  All: Excuse me one moment…  :: turns to check his terminal ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 ::Rubs his forehead with his hand and returns his gaze to the stars.::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 ::Approaches the CNS and CMO:: CMO/CNS: I think it may be of benefit to schedule every crewman on the Delphyne for psychological and physical exams, please coordinate this between your departments.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::wonders if he should say something, but finds his lacking of material fascinating enough to remain silent, until he's spoken to:: XO: Are there any specific concerns or present dangers to their health I should be informed of?

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::raises an eyebrow, wondering if the XO realizes the kind of manpower that will take, and how implausible it is to get it done before they move out again…opens her mouth to say something about it, but is cut off by Silelik::

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 All: It seems we are to leave in 7 days and patrol near the Amenti / Federation border. I'll give you specifics later.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CNS: None that I know of. But, if we are going into war we'll need every man to be fit both mentally and physically. Surely, you see the logic in that.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::raises an eyebrow at the XO's tone:: XO: Aye sir…are you the first to volunteer, setting the example as it were? ::tone is…almost sweet::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CMO: I will be on both your schedules Doctor.

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford:
 ::Hears the Captain and can't help but sigh once again.::  Self:  And so it begins.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::nods, at least now they have a direction::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::smiles slightly:: XO: Splendid. 0700, main sickbay, tomorrow.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::refrains from reacting to the mental image of old Ta'sren kicking Surak in the ribs and nods:: XO: Logical. Yes. I will make certain all of the staff have had a once over. It will be difficult in the time frame due to my staff limitations. I will start with the vital crew members.

CEO_LtJG_Heller:
 ::wonders what he can do to help the starbase crew get as much done as possible in 7 days::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CMO: I'll be there.

CO_Capt_Mash`ev:
 All: I thank you all for coming. I appreciate your candor and will be considering the implications of our orders in due time. For now, let's simply enjoy our dinner. ::smiles::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 XO: Oh, and…don't be late sir… I tend to be a little cranky in the morning.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer:
 CMO: Just the mornings, huh?

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::gives a slight smile to the XO:: XO: Usually… but some people just come at me wrong.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal:
 ::nods:: CO: Yes sir.

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::shakes his head at the CMO's statement::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::raises an eyebrow and looks at Silelik:: CNS: What?

CNS_Ens_Silelik:
 ::mouths the words, "Be nice"::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad:
 ::rolls eyes::

Brett:
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