Host Tim says:
The Kantrell representative Taj Vedak has been answering Captain Kizlev's questions and is nervous. A question is why.

Host Tim says:
<<<Resume Mission; "Home is looking better and better">>>

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
::on the bridge, directing the operations to tweak the sensors to increase their bandwidth sensitivity to temporal distortions::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Looks around at the Captain and Counselor wondering why they stopped talking for 2 minutes and were just staring at him::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Taj Vedak: So...is that all you have to say for yourselves? You should've given the Federation a chance to help your people, but instead you opted to betray us. Don't you feel shame for dishonoring our trust in the Kantrell?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::'concentrates' on Vedak, knowing this could be a very dangerous situation if Vedak has set them up and this time has no compunction 'seeing' what he is thinking::

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
::moves to the OPS chair and controls how his attempts to hack into the Kantrell's ship are going, gives a couple a suggestions on how to bypass a firewall:: Self: Oh the joys of advanced multitasking.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: Betray you?!!! My planet was dying and the Federation did nothing.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Vedak: Did your government bother to inform them of the crisis?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Vedak:  But you didn't actually hear from them did you?  What if the Cormanii set you up?  Kept you in the dark?

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: I have no shame for fighting for my people.

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
::moves closer to Chitwa's station:: CIV: Any news Chitwa?

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Looks back and forth between the two Federation officers::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Vedak: Are we being set up?  ::waits to 'see' his response::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CNS: The Cormanii borrowed that ship.. ::nods toward where his ship is:: and then returned it. They did stop the biological attack on our planet.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
CEO: Not yet sirrr.

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
CIV: Two strikes on that "sir", you got one "sir" left. ::grins::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::fingers the hidden phaser, but senses only honesty in his response, turns towards Kizlev::  CO:  He is being honest, but he is nervous.  ::looks back at Vedak::  I cannot 'tell' why, though.  Shall we encourage him to remain our guest?

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CNS: Of course I'm being honest and nervous. The Cormanii are dangerous to oppose.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
CEO: Oh...:blushes:: Sorrry.....::thinks:: Chief.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: It wasn't until they return my ship that told me that we wouldn't be bothered by the Federation again.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Vedak: That's interesting, sirrah. You know, I have no shame in fighting for my people either... ::stands from his seat and slowly walks towards Vedak's side of the table:: And like you, I'm willing to do whatever it takes to protect them, including preventing acts of mass genocide. The Cormanii come to your aid, promise you 'protection' and you turn a blind eye to the destruction that ensues. Does that sound right to you?

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
CIV: It's ok. I am increasing the scanning capabilities of sensors by diverting some of the warp core energy to them, you should be able to obtain a little more details this way. Let me know if you find any traces of the Cormanii.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: Since they last visited they've asked nothing more of us.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::nods:: CEO: Okay.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
Vedak:  Then we can agree on that.  Will they be returning?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::holds a harsh glare at Vedak, awaiting his answer to Rhianna's question::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CNS: They were here just before you arrived.  They were running experiments and no I don't know why or what.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: I do know they modified my vessel because whatever they had installed was gone when it was returned.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: Only the mounting bolts were left.

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
CIV: Good. ::goes back to sit in the big chair, trying not to get distracted by how much he misses Tayla::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::turns to Rhianna, wondering if its the truth he's hearing still::

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::tilts her head and looks over at the CEO:: CEO: Arrre you alrrright?

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Looks around at his Kantrell escort and back to the Captain::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::looks at Kizlev curiously, not sure what to think::  CO:  We know so little of the Cormanii, but what we know never turns out good for anyone so far.  They are far from home and need supplies.  And...  ::turns to look squarely at Vedak:: ...the Taj is still withholding something.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: I suggest my escort be provided some refreshments... else where.

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE KANTRELL ESCORTS LOOK SURPRISED AT VEDAK'S SUGGESTION

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
CIV: As good as I can be considering how distant we are from our Earth and that we have not accomplished much yet, but thanks I appreciate your concerns. ::smiles::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Vedak: You can find refreshments...on your own ship when we're through here. Did they modify your ship's power core and generators?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::thinks 'finally', seeing that Vedak cannot speak in front of his escorts plainly and looks towards Kizlev::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Sags in chair as the Captain obviously missed the point of his request:: CO: Yes... there were many connections like that made to whatever it was that had been installed.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
CEO: Let me know if you need anything, okay. I only want to help.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Stands and turns to his two escorts:: Escorts: You may wait for me on the bridge. ::Nods toward the conference room's door::

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
CIV: I would love to discover how the Cormanii travel through time so that we can defeat them and go home. But I guess we gotta take it one step at the time. Hopefully CO and CNS will obtain some useful information.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::exchanges another glance with Rhianna, but then notices something peculiar in her subtle facial expressions, his antennae pointing towards her curiously, then back to Vedak:: Vedak: Perhaps I have been too rude. Your men are welcome to helping themselves to refreshment. They need only ask my yeoman who should be close by.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::waits until the escorts are out of the room:: Vedak: And if they hurt anyone, with your ship, it will point back to you and your people.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Looks back at the obviously slow witted Andorian:: CO: Thank you Captain. ::Nods to his men and watches them leave the conference room.::

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
::watches as the Kantrell guards enter the bridge and nods to the security guards to keep an eye on them::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::decides to hold back the escape pod dumping part of his mission brief for now:: Vedak: Intensity gets the best of all of us sometimes. ::goes back to his seat:: Forgive me. We're listening.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Turns back from looking at the door:: CO:  It didn't take long after they returned and told us the shocking news of Earth that I and my council realized we'd made a deal with the devil.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::perks an ear and looks at the Kantrell::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::nods to Kizlev, realizing now what a predicament they are all in::  Vedak: How many ships do the Cormanii have, do you know?

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CNS: In total? I have no idea but they had six when they took my ship.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::his antennae perk up, surprised with the sudden change in Vedak's attitude:: Vedak: Hold that thought, please. ::taps a key on the table:: *CEO/CIV*: Commander, lieutenant, please report to the conference lounge. Have security and the yeoman watch the bridge in the meantime.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Looks surprised that the Captain has invited more of his officers to witness his embarrassment.::

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
*CO*: Aye Sir, I am on my way. ::signals an officer to take its place and moves to the Ready Room:: CIV: Ladies first.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::straightens stiffly at the number of vessels, looks quickly at Kizlev and shakes her head no, sensing Vedak's embarrassment at his own bad decisions::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Vedak: What you have to say to us will be kept in good confidence between myself and my senior officers. I promise you that.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::takes a step towards Vedak::  Vedak: We understand you were in...a boulder and a bad place.  It is hard to know whom to trust in those circumstances.  ::looks at Kizlev, worried::

Host Tim says:
ACTION: THE CEO AND CIVILIAN ENTER THE CONFERENCE ROOM AS SECURITY ARRIVES ON THE BRIDGE WITH THE BACKUP BRIDGE CREW

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CNS: You should know that on my planet the Cormanii are respected by the people in general for stopping the death of the plants and thus we ourselves. ::Looks around as the CEO and CIV enter::

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
::looks at the Kantrell with a certain suspicion:: CO: Reporting as ordered.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::tilts her head in curiosity::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::gestures to his incoming officers:: Vedak: My chief of engineering, Commander Delgado, and mission specialist Lieutenant Chitwa. CEO/CIV: Please have a seat and lend our guest here your ears.

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
::sits and nods to the Kantrell:: Vedak: Do you mind if I keep my ears attached though? I am kind of fond of them.

CIV_LtJG_Chitwa says:
::finds a chair and sits down::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Looks hard at the CEO and wonders why he'd take his ears off::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::grins at Delgado, never finding his brand of humour too old, even if it would make other Andorians gaze with confusion::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::turns to Delgado and smiles, all of them needing a little humour::  CEO:  You may keep all your parts, I am sure, Commander.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::One set of arms remains folded behind his back while the upper set gestures:: CO: Those Cormanii vessels had very powerful engines... or at the least something developing excessive energy.

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
Vedak: Dangerous energy too.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: They also provided us with technology that would have taken us generations to learn and make.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CEO: So it seems.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::listens with generous interest, his antennae perked up and taut to reflect his mindset::

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
All:  Just as we were afraid.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Upper arms folded across his ample chest and lower set linked behind his back he turns to study the Captain::  CO: Should I presume you are looking for the Cormanii?

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
Vedak: We developed some way to protect ourselves from exposure to dangerous radiations. I am sure Commander Kizlev would let me divulge them, but in order to be 100% effective I will need a better idea about Cormanii's technology.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Looks over his shoulder:: CEO: So scan ours. ::turns head back to the Andorian::

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::nods:: Vedak: I would have...'words' with them, so to speak.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: I see.  Do you think you can stop what has happened?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Vedak: Whatever is necessary, Mr. Vedak. But...how can you know that is why we are here?

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::sits up at Kizlev's question::

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: Though it has taken longer for my people to gain advance technology we are not a stupid species.  Why else would you be here?

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Vedak: Very well, I'll concede that much to you. But, unlike my human counterparts, I have not lost as much as they have when Earth was destroyed. I cannot speak for them when I say that we are not here for revenge, but to preserve the peace, and, yes, prevent the tragedy.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Nods:: CO: I may be able to help. You may ask why. I fear the Cormanii and don't want them to return.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
::glances at Delgado, then back:: Vedak: Can you provide my engineer with intelligence on the Cormanii's advanced technology?

CEO_Lt_Commander_Delgado says:
Vedak: What would really help us is to know when and how they created the device that destroyed earth.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::looks at the CEO and back at the Captain:: CO: I would not be able to tell you what you may need... but perhaps the data in my vessels computer may well be of assistance.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Vedak: Aren't you concerned about aiding us like this? Were we to fail, you and your people would be in jeopardy for doing this.

CNS_Lt_Jakiel says:
::shakes her head::  CO:  Only we and Vedak know he is helping us.  If he stays with us until we leave....

Host Taj_Vedak says:
CO: I think no matter what we do the Kantrell are in danger.

Host CO_Cmdr_Kizlev says:
Vedak: If that is your resolve, then time is against us. We cannot stall any longer. When this is over, and we perhaps find some way back to the past, I will make sure the Federation does all it can to help your people from the plague, and against the Cormanii.

Host Taj_Vedak says:
::Cocks head and upper hands twiddle the fingers:: CO: I will hold you too that Captain.

Host Tim says:
<<<Pause Mission>>>

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