=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10802.10-"Family Feud, part VI"=/\=

The USS Elara is still in the Caitian home system. While the Captain along with the CTO and diplomatic officer are trying to discover whom the moon belongs to, OPS has discovered the death of Jo'Brel was due to an explosion.

After Harry the Tribble left him alone, the CSO is now free to assist OPS in his endeavours and the CIVs are stuck with a crying computer...

=/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

Elara says:
@::sobbing::

CO Capt Pazoski says:
::sat at the round table reading a PADD on Caitian Law::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::on his way to the pod::

Ral Laukian says:
DCO: So, as you can see, we are the rightful owners of this moon

Sam Hararrr says:
CTO: So, as you can see, we are the rightful owners of this moon

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Sitting In the room with Sam Hararrr and re-thinking a solution.::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Sam: I see. huhmhuhm.

DCO Lt Commander says:
Ral: Your law doesn't make it very easy, don't you think?

Dr Greene says:
@::In sickbay again, reviewing the death certificate he had been working on, with some trouble due to the limited amount of remains::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Sam: Do you trust me?

Ral Laukian says:
DCO: It’s obvious to me. My grandfather was the eldest

Sam Hararrr says:
CTO: Is that a trick question?

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Sam: No, just a plain question.

DCO Lt Commander says:
Ral: Based on the information you gave me, it could be. But I'd rather compare these documents with the other documents and consult our captain.

CO Capt Pazoski says:
*CIV*: Pazoski to Dr 1010

Sam Hararrr says:
CTO: I trust Starfleet is usually correct in their ways. You, I do not know

Ral Laukian says:
::sits back in his ugly little chair:: DCO: Be my guest

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Sam: Let me say it different, do you think, I would come out with the best option, if you cannot have everything?

Dr Greene says:
@::Pulls up the science report to double check some of his data::

DCO Lt Commander says:
Ral: Thank you. We'll find out on this matter. ::extends his hand::

Sam Hararrr says:
CTO: If the best option is to have me take the moon then so be it

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Sam: I mean, suppose, ahum.... could you imagine, that you both could have the moon, together? Manage it together, or split the moon?

Ral Laukian says:
::gets up and shakes the DCO's hand, whispering:: DCO: Of course you know we Caitians are friend of our friends. You help me, I can help you ....

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Sam: I will go back, with the facts I saw. But I need a second best option, if something else happens.

Sam Hararrr says:
CTO: we tried that, they kept sabotaging our work. Either they or we get the moon, we cannot co-exist here

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Slowly makes her way through the ship's corridors, holding a package under her arm. At the sound of the Captain's voice over her communication badge she slips into one of the vacant rooms in the module, immediately pulling 0101 after her:: *CO*: Yes, Captain? ::Whispering::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Allows herself to be pulled after the 1010::

DCO Lt Commander says:
::Self: That was the typical answer:: Ral: I'll see what I can do. ::walks over to the door where they came in::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
*CO*: Sir? I saw the evidence.

Dr Greene says:
@::Frowns as he sees some disturbing details in the report::

Ral Laukian says:
::nods to the Commander smiling::

CO Capt Pazoski says:
*CIV*: Doctors, how are you coming along, I trust you have got what you need?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::arrives at the pod and looks for Elara::

DCO Lt Commander says:
::walks towards the CO::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@*CO*: Yes, Captain. We get it right here.. ::Pats her package::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Glances up from their hiding spot:: *CO*: We were actually on our way to the pod, through we're a bit reluctant to go there at its current state.. ::Allows her voice to trail off::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Sam: That is what I meant with:"Do you trust me. That I or Starfleet goes for the best possible option"?

CO Capt Pazoski says:
*CTO*: Then now would be a good time to go through it, please rejoin me in the main room, but ask the Caitians to remain where they are

Sam Hararrr says:
CTO: Perhaps. But I also know Starfleet is made of people like you. And I can make you very rich

Dr Greene says:
@::Highlights some of the parts from the report and saves them to a new file::

CO Capt Pazoski says:
*CIV*: What do you mean it's current state?

DCO Lt Commander says:
CO: Captain.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: Elara, are you there?

CO Capt Pazoski says:
DCO: Lieutenant.  How’s it looking in there?

Elara says:
@::comes from his corner looking "normal":: OPS: How can I be of service Commander?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Sighs:: *CO*: The Elara's avatar is there, Captain. ::Pauses:: Crying. ::Finishes with disgust:: We do not deal well with crying things, Captain! ::Hisses out::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Rolls her eyes at 1010's words::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Sam: Well, you can buy me if the price is high enough. And I mean very, very high. But... in normal talk, you cannot buy me, as you do not have that amount of money.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: I was called here because you were crying. What's wrong?

Elara says:
@OPS: A Small problem with my programming. It is fixed now

DCO Lt Commander says:
CO: I've seen the Laukian birth certificate and confirmed it to be authentic.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: Are you sure?

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Sam: I am leaving you now, or you can join me. I am going to the CO.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Walking away from the desk, looking backward for a reaction.::

CO Capt Pazoski says:
*CIV*: The avatar is crying? ::mumbles to himself:: We will have to deal with that later.  Finish what you are currently doing then see what you can do for Elara.

Sam Hararrr says:
CTO: Of course. Just remember, if I get this moon I will have many, many credits

Sam Hararrr says:
::waves slowly at the CTO, smiling::

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@*CO*: We can't, Captain! We simply can't concentrate with all that wailing!

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Walking further.:: Sam: Well, for the time being, I will do with the honour.

Elara says:
@OPS: Yes, I deleted the routine that was triggered by the death of Lieutenant Jo'Brel

DCO Lt Commander says:
::waits for the captain to finish his communications with the CIVs::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Open door, and walks over to the Captain.::

Elara says:
@OPS: If you find it necessary, I can delete all the data regarding my interaction with the former CEO

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: Why would you do that?

CO Capt Pazoski says:
::rubs his stubble:: *CIV*: We all have our little challenges Doctor, this one is obviously yours.  Pazoski out.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Handing over a pad with the evidence.:: CO: Sir, here is the evidence. But I you have a private minute for me? Now or later would be fine.

OPS Solie says:
*OPS*: Solie to Tar

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::taps his badge:: *Solie*: Tar here, go ahead.

CO Capt Pazoski says:
DCO: So the Laukians claim is at least genuine.

Elara says:
@OPS: It might help preventing any further outbursts. I was very close to...you are needed

DCO Lt Commander says:
CO: Yes sir, but I think the Hararrs do the same.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Glares:: 0101: We are not amused! ::Sulks::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Shrugs:: 1010: Come on, maybe we can go in undetected. ::Pulls on 1010's hands::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::nods to Elara in understanding::

CO Capt Pazoski says:
::turns to the CTO and takes the PADD, giving it a quick glance:: CTO/DCO: And the Hararrs appear to have a valid claim as well

OPS Solie says:
@*OPS*: We found new data. There were two identical bombs in the shuttle that went off at the same time. That seems to be what killed Lt JoBrel. That is all we can get from the debris. Dr Greene has the organic matter, perhaps he has more information

DCO Lt Commander says:
CO: Sir, if I may I'd like to review the Caitian law about this.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
CO: Well, I pick my other pad and write something down. You read it, and make up your mind.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@*Solie*: Confer with Dr Greene to find out more.

Dr Greene says:
@::Adds a few more remarks to the death certificate before storing it on file::

CO Capt Pazoski says:
CTO: Of course Chief. ::turns to the DCO and hands him a PADD:: DCO: These is the relevent laws, download from the Ciatian computer system.  If you could just give me and the CTO a couple minutes.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Picks up second pad and writes that Sam Hararrr told  him, that he would get very rich, if he would help to get her the moon. After that  he hands over the story.::

OPS Solie says:
@*OPS*: Understood. Solie out

DCO Lt Commander says:
::nods:: CO: That gives me time to read through the laws.

OPS Solie says:
*CMO*: Solie to Greene

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: I can understand you've been deeply grieved by the loss of Jo'Brel, but you have to understand we're grieved too. We can't remove those thoughts.

Dr Greene says:
@*Solie*: Greene here.. Go ahead...

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Slowly edges inside the room with the Elara's avatar and the OPS, engaging full stealth mode as she slowly makes her way towards the back room::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Passes the 1010 on her way inside the room:: OPS: Heya--- ::Yelps as 1010 forcefully drags her through the room to the adjoining room:: 1010: Hey! Stop that! Heeeeelp!

DCO Lt Commander says:
::goes reading through the PADD he got from the captain::

Elara says:
@OPS: But I can. Why should I not do it?

CO Capt Pazoski says:
::takes the CTO over to one side:: CTO: So she offered you money, what did you tell her?

Elara says:
@OPS: I think the Bynars are worse than me

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: Because they're part of you now, part of whom you are. You can learn from those experiences, joy, but sadness too.

OPS Solie says:
@*CMO*: I found two bombs exploded on the shuttle. Do you have anything to add to the final report?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::frowns at the last remark Elara made:: Elara: How's that?

Elara says:
@OPS: But a ship's computer cannot cry

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: But you're not an ordinary computer. ::smiles::

Elara says:
@OPS: Didn't you see? One of them just pulled the other out of this room. I think they need counselling

Dr Greene says:
@*Solie*: Yes actually.. It would appear there are traces of minerals in the organic matter we recovered... Minerals that are found on the moon at dispute...

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
CO: I said, that if the price would be high enough. But nobody has so much money.

OPS Solie says:
@*CMO*: So the conclusion is two bombs exploded, at least one of which was made in the moon under dispute?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Glares at 0101's direction:: 0101: You're lucky they were too busy moaning to notice us! Now help me prepare the specimen.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@1010: Right. ::Takes the package from 1010 and begins the unlocking procedure::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: They probably should.

Dr Brarrr says:
@CIV: I do hope that is exactly the compound I requested

Dr Greene says:
@*Solie*: That seems to be a logical conclusion..

OPS Solie says:
@*Greene*: Very well. Send me your full report and I will send it to Tar

CO Capt Pazoski says:
CTO: That's good to know ::smiles:: But don't tell her definitely no just yet, we might be able to use this later.

Dr Greene says:
@*Solie*: Expect a copy of the death certificate in a minute.. The details are in there... ::Pulls up the certificate again::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Big smile:: CO: YES, SIR!

Elara says:
@OPS: I understand you meant that as a compliment but computers like me are built every day throughout the Federation

OPS Solie says:
*Greene*: Thank you. Solie out!

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@Brarrr: Of course it is! ::Carefully grabs the vial from 0101's opened box:: Shall you do the honour? ::Hands him the vial::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Watches Brarrr with interest::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: But when do they build computers, which can actually interact with the crew like you do?

CO Capt Pazoski says:
DCO: Well commander, what do we think?

DCO Lt Commander says:
::hums as he read the PADD and then looks up as the CO talks to him::

Elara says:
@OPS: Naturally not. I came from another time. But be honest Lieutenant Commander Tar, what use is there in my personality?

Dr Greene says:
@::Sends the certificate to Solie::

Dr Brarrr says:
@::says nothing to the CIVs and injects the compound on the feeding system of the clone::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: What use are emotions in us? We use emotions to learn, to express ourselves, to make us unique.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@::Nods in content:: Brarrr: When do you think we'll start seeing results, Doctor?

Elara says:
@OPS: Then why am I the only one. You have technology to mimic emotions but you do not normally use it. I was an exception. Why?

OPS Solie says:
@*OPS*: Solie to Tar

Dr Brarrr says:
@CIV: I never saw such an hybrid clone, but normal its immediate ::looks at the screen::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: Because we see you as a life form with your own capabilities, you're a living being.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@::sighs and taps his badge:: *Solie*: Go ahead.

DCO Lt Commander says:
CO: Well, apparently both birth certificates state they were born at the same time.

@ACTION: On the screen Brarrr is looking at, many, many numbers can be seen, most of them red. Slowly some start to lower or increase and turning yellow. Brarrr then starts injecting other compounds, which were made on the Elara replicators before

Elara says:
@OPS: Funny, that’s what Jo'Brel used to say....

OPS Solie says:
@*OPS*: I have the final report on the debris. I think you should see it personally

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@Brarrr: What's happening? ::Peeks over his shoulder::

DCO Lt Commander says:
CO: And the Caitian courts have gone over this matter several times. What we need to find out is the exact time of conception.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@*Solie*: After I finish here, I'll be right there, or, if needed, send it to terminal 3 beta of the pod.

Dr Brarrr says:
@CIV: Its working naturally. I have work to do back at the station

OPS Solie says:
@*OPS*: Which do you prefer?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@Brarrr: That's it? The clone is okay?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@*Solie*: I'll be there in a few minutes then. Tar out.

Dr Brarrr says:
@CIV: He will be in a day or two. He has all he needs now. Why are you so surprised? You came all the way to Caitian to find me. I solved your problem

CO Capt Pazoski says:
DCO: Yeah from what I have read the courts have given up on these two groups.  Why would the time of conception help us?  As far as I can tell it’s the time of birth that is important and legally speaking the two Caitians were born at the exact same time

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@Brarrr: Seems too easy, Doctor. Are you sure that's really it?

CO Capt Pazoski says:
CTO: What do you think Lieutenant?

Dr Brarrr says:
@CIV: It’s so "easy" that your Starfleet scientists and your Starfleet replicators couldn't fix it. But yes, the clone had a vitamin deficiency and we solved it

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
CO: Well I would urge on working together, or split the moon in two.

DCO Lt Commander says:
CO: As you said, courts have given up on them. Time of conception, although hard to prove, would eventually give a conclusion. But with twins, the conception takes place at the same time. I'd say we try to give them authority over the moon together, both for half the moon.

ACTION: The clone is little more than a small foetus growing slowly but visibly in yucky fluid

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Continues watching him suspiciously::

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@1010: Just let it go, 1010. The clone seems to be improving and that's what matters.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Nods reluctantly::

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: There are a few examples in Starfleet history proving computers can be life forms in specific cases. And I think you're just one of those cases.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
CO/DCO: Same as my idea.

Elara says:
@OPS: I know those examples but I do not believe I am comparable. Do you think I should be considered an officer aboard this ship?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: Why not? You're part of the ship and part of the crew. You can make your own decisions.

CO Capt Pazoski says:
CTO/DCO: But what’s to stop them fighting over which half of the moon they get?  Do you think they would agree to shared ownership?

DCO Lt Commander says:
CO: Difficult to say. Based on the courts giving up on them and their attitudes towards eachother I give it little chance, but we can try to propose this solution.

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@::Taps her communication badge:: *CO*: 1010 to Pazoski, please respond. ::Waits for the Captain's reply::

Elara says:
@OPS: You are mistaken. I am the ship but I cannot make my own decisions. But that is not important, I know you do what needs to be done and I am only here to assist. I learned from experience and I shall never cry again

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
CO: Well ask them if they want the left or the right half. If they start a quarrel, change it to north and south part.

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@1010: He's going to be quite pleased. ::Smiles in glee::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
CO: And not to forget. Try to keep the discussion out of it. Perhaps ask them if we can deal with it.

CO Capt Pazoski says:
::nods:: DCO/CTO: Go and propose a shared ownership of the moon, see if they will agree to it.

DCO Lt Commander says:
::nods:: CO: On my way.

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: You can make your own decisions as you did several times before. You decided to remove the routines, you decided to get around with Jo'Brel closely, and you can decide to talk to people.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Nods towards the CO, and walks away towards the room of Sam Hararrr.::

CO Capt Pazoski says:
*CIV*: How can I help you doctor?

CIV Dr 1010 says:
@*CO*: Objective completed, Captain.

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
::Enters the Room of Sam.:: Sam: We have worked out a proposal.

CO Capt Pazoski says:
*CIV*: Good work Doctors; I take it there are no more foreseeable complications?

Elara says:
@OPS: You have an interesting point Lt Commander Tar

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Sam: Sam....SAM?

Sam Hararrr says:
CTO: I am listening

CIV Dr 0101 says:
@*CO*: Only time will tell, Captain.

DCO Lt Commander says:
::enters the room:: Ral: We've been comparing the evidence and have come up with a proposal. I'd like you to listen.

Ral Laukian says:
DCO: I am listening

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Sam: Well ok. Please no discussion. We will handle it. But if you could choose between the eastern or western half of the moon. Which one would you choose?

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: Promise me you won't remove any more routines about or related to Jo'Brel and think about what I've said. If at any time you need me, you know where to find me.

Sam Hararrr says:
CTO: Both

Elara says:
@OPS: Very well

OPS LtCmdr Tar says:
@Elara: We'll work this out together. ::smiles and then head for Solie on the bridge::

CTO LtJG Boktor says:
Sam: That is not an option, and you know it. East or west. Or shall I pick a half for you?

DCO Lt Commander says:
Ral: How willing are you to share the moon?

ACTION: Sam Hararr quietly looks at Boktor. She will not choose

CO Capt Pazoski says:
*CIV*: That’s good news; I trust you will keep a close eye on the situation.

=/\= =/\= =/\= Pause Mission =/\= =/\= =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Peter Saunders is Captain Peter Pazoski (CO – Commanding Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Commander Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Rob Bindels is Lieutenant Junior Grade Antonius Boktor (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Doctor 1010 & Doctor 0101 (CIV – Advisor, Starfleet Corps of Engineers’)

Lilia Perfeito as Dr Elara, Ral Laukian, Sam Hararrr, OPS Solie and Dr Brarrr.
Rob van den Dungen as Lieutenant (Fleetwood) Commander.

Stardate: 10802.10
Arc Title: “Family Feud”
Part: Fifth
Mission Number: 416
Ship Manager: Lilia Perfeito
Arc Creator: Lilia Perfeito

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