Host SM_Lea says:
Summary: The crew of the USS Andromeda begins to assemble in the anteroom of the Admiral's office on Starbase 1, pending a meeting schedule for 0800 hours.
Host SM_Lea says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin Mission - Safe Harbor: Episode 4 - SD 11011.20~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walking along in the corridor with Sierra, heading for the Admiral's office::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::hurries down the passage to the Admiral's office for the meeting::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Alongside her husband::  CO:  I understand our new admiral is relatively young... or new, depending one's point of view.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  I've met the Admiral a couple of times briefly.  But if you remember, I was also young when I was Admiral.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::senses someone familiar and turns around to look::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Her expression stoic if not her eyes::  CO:  You were young?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::slows down as he pulls up next to the Captain and CMO:: CO/CMO: Morning.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Oh, that hurts Sierra!  ::clutches his chest::  I suppose you think I am old now?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: She nods a greeting to Varesh::  CO:  Counselor.  You seem to be a bit out of breath.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Varesh!  ::smiles::  I would have thought you'd be in the office by now.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: Had to hurry to make it in time. ::grins:: CO: I overslept a bit.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
::looks at her husband::  CO:  That depends.  Did you ever grow up?  Keeping in mind that youth and age are both relative.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::sarcastically::  CNS:  No, really?  ::grins::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::raises an eyebrow at the discussion:: CMO: He grew up?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO:  Oh come on now.  I would say that of Aaron....but me?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CO/CNS:  I have come to the conclusion that many males seem to fail that ritual, but they are fairly good actors when they need to be.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO/CNS:  I see two people who are looking to be put on report!  ::chuckles::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::chuckles:: CO/CMO: We need to get to the Admiral's office or we'll be late.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Lifts a brow as they come upon the Admiral's door::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  It's right around the corner Varesh.....relax, we're a bit early.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CO: You know I hate being late.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Don't oversleep and that won't happen.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Waits for her husband to take the lead as captain.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::turns the corner and comes upon the door to the Admiral's office waiting room before entering::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: A practiced eye over the counselor shows her he is fine physically.  She puts the rest down to shore leave.::
ACTION:
Judging by the look of the waiting room, the temporary office of Admiral Kensington is rather sparse, as one might expect.  A young, blond-haired human male wearing Petty Officer pins sits at a desk in the waiting room, which is adjacent to the door to the inner office.  Uncomfortable-looking chairs are arrayed in rows before the desk.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::catches the doctor's eye as she checks him and just smiles::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Petty Officer:  Good morning, I believe we have a meeting with the Admiral.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::eyes the chairs and apologizes to his behind so long::
YEO_PO_Vetterlund says:
CO:  Good morning, Sir.  ::Stands from his chair, at attention::  You must be Captain Knight.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
YEO:  Please, as you were.  Yes, we have an 0800 meeting with Admiral Kensington.
YEO_PO_Vetterlund says:
CO:  I'll inform him right away, Sir.  ::Sits again and presses a button on his computer terminal::  *SC*:  Admiral Kensington, three to see you from the Andromeda, including Captain Knight.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::glances around the room::
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
*YEO*:  I will be a few moments.
YEO_PO_Vetterlund says:
*SC*:  Aye sir.  CO:  Captain, Admiral Kensington is attending to some business at the moment.  I apologize for the delay.  He should be ready to see you shortly, Sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
YEO:  Of course, not a problem.  Running a station does have it's um, priorities.  ::smiles at the YEO::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walks over to one of the chairs and has a seat::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Hearing that they are to wait, she walks toward the viewport while the others take seat::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CMO/CNS:  Have any newly assigned personnel reported in to your departments?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::apologizes to his behind as he sat down::
YEO_PO_Vetterlund says:
CO/CMO/CNS:  Can I get you anything to drink while you wait, Sirs?  ::Rises and crosses to the replicator::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
YEO:  No, thank you.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
YEO:  Yes, please.  I will have a macchiato.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
YEO: I'll have a raktajino
YEO_PO_Vetterlund says:
::Places the orders, and carefully carries the macchiato to the captain, and the raktajino to the counselor::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::stands up briefly to take his drink::  YEO:  Thank you.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods his thanks and sips:: YEO: Thanks.
YEO_PO_Vetterlund says:
CO:  You are welcome, Sir.  ::Nods to the Counselor, and turns as he hears a beep from his console, walking back to his desk::
YEO_PO_Vetterlund says:
*SC*:  Yes, Sir?
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
*YEO*:  Inform those here from the Andromeda that I am ready to see them.
YEO_PO_Vetterlund says:
*SC*:  Aye, Sir.  ::Turns to the crew::  All:  Admiral Kensington will see you now.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::puts his drink down and stands up, pulling his tunic down to straighten it out::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at the mug in his hand, takes a big swallow and follows the Captain into the Admiral's office::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Turning from the viewport, she makes her way back to the pair, ready to join them::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::steps through the door and into the Admirals office, bringing himself to attention::
ACTION:
Admiral Kensington sits behind a desk in the makeshift temporary office -- even while sitting, he looms large -- a rotund, brown-skinned man with scalp-short salt and pepper hair, in about his mid-fifties.
ACTION:
He looks up from his computer, stands (to about 78 inches, or almost 2 meters,) and crosses half the length of the room toward the crew, his hands folded behind his back.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SC:  Sir, Captain Knight and staff reporting as ordered.
ACTION:
Meanwhile, the slim, 68 inch tall, vaguely familiar woman in a red collar stands at the far end of the room, arms crossed in a disapproving manner.
ACTION:
Only a slim profile of her solemn expression is visible beyond her upswept blonde hair as she stares endlessly out the viewport, seemingly disengaged as she's turned slightly away from the rest of the group.
ACTION:
Those telepathically/empathically attuned may notice that the usual background noise they pick up in the course of their days is suddenly silenced, and telepathic communication, if attempted, is dampened beyond success.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Quickly takes in the room and its occupants, standing slightly behind the captain.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::enters the office and takes in the situation, then feels his telepathic range go down to nil::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Lifts a brow and looks up at Ethan, saying nothing.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::frowns slightly as he realizes he is without his senses::
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
All:  At ease.  ::Tilts his head ever-so-slightly, observing::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::relaxes his stance a bit::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::raises his eyebrow at both the CMO & CO and follows Ethan's lead::
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Continues to cross the room, for the first time showing a small hint of a reserved smile::  CO:  Captain.  ::Extends a hand::  Rear Admiral Phillip Kensington.  Pleased to meet you.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::extends his hand::  SC:  Nice to see you again Admiral.  Congratulations on your posting.
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Subdued, as he shakes his hand quickly but firmly and releases his grasp, resuming a business-like air::  CO:  Thank you.  Who is with you, today?  ::Turns slightly to look at the other two::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SC:  This is my CMO, Commander Knight-Sky and this is my CNS, Commander Varesh.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods in greeting:: ADM: Admiral.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: nods her head slightly::
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
CMO/CNS:  Pleased to make your acquaintance.  ::Nods to them both in turn, then turns and makes for his desk::  Please, have a seat.  ::Motions to some slightly more comfortable looking chairs that sit in front of the desk::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SC:  My apologies for my other senior staff not being here.  They are attending to some important issues on the Andromeda.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles slightly as he takes a seat::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: After her husband, she takes the seat next to him.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::waits for the Admiral to sit and then sits down himself::
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
CO:  It is not a problem.  ::Scoots his chair up to the desk::  We will have plenty of time to get to know each other later.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SC:  I'm sorry Admiral, but may I ask........is there something about this room I/we should know about?
Attache_Light says:
::Continues to stand staring stubbornly out the viewport::
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Folds his arms on the desk::  CO:  I'm sorry?  I'm afraid I don't--  ::With sudden realization::  Oh.  I think I know what you're referencing.
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Removes a small matchbox-sized device from his drawer, setting it upon the desk:: CO: A loan, from Starfleet Intelligence, due to the sensitive nature of the missions we will be undertaking. Rest assured, it will cause you no harm and is a temporary field.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SC:  Understood Admiral.
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Swivels in his chair slightly, holding out an arm toward the woman in the background::  All:  By the way, this is my attaché, Commander Light.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: simply notes the item and nothing more as such a device can not interrupt the mating bond.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks up and over at the person the Admiral is talking about and waits for the attaché to turn around::
Attache_Light says:
::Sort of waves slightly with her fingertips, her gaze yet resolutely out into space::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::thinks that this Commander Light is a bit rude::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::blinks at the commander's attitude::
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Looks at her a moment, not really understanding...yet lets it pass without so much as a furrow of consternation::  All:  I brought you here today merely to begin the process of familiarizing myself with you.  We will be working together closely in the coming days, and it seemed appropriate.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Admiral:  Forgive me Admiral, but if there is going to be someone else here with us in the briefing, I would prefer to have everyone's full attention.
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
CO:  The commander will likely not accompany us when we depart Starbase One;  it is happenstance that she is here at the moment, and is waiting for my meeting with you to conclude so that we can finish our business.  My meeting with you should be brief.  ::Clears his throat::
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Rolls his chair out to beside his desk, and taps a button on his console::
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Pointedly::  CO:  Moving on.
ACTION:
The panel on the wall behind the Admiral's desk flashes to life with a large star chart.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks up at the star chart, scanning it.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks up at the star chart::
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
All:  I will try to keep this brief.  I am certain you are all familiar with at least the general location of Deep Space Five.  ::Stands and looks to them for confirmation::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::makes notes in his head::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SC:  Yes, of course Admiral.
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
All:  The Andromeda is being reassigned in order to bolster a group of support vessels that
will--
ACTION:
The "Attention Whistle" plays over the station-wide intercom.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SC:  Reassigned?  ::attention turns to the announcement::
SB1_OPS_Lt_Ardmore says:
*Station-wide*: Attention, all personnel, attention: By order of the Office of the Judge Advocate General, Starbase One is closed to all incoming and outgoing traffic until further notice. I repeat, Starbase One is closed to all traffic. That is all.
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Stands there a moment, rather stunned, then immediately sits again and rolls his chair back over to his console, knitting his brow::  All:  One moment.
Attache_Light says:
::Doesn't seem particularly -- or at all -- moved by the latest development::
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Looks up information on the orders::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Patiently waits::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::really puzzled over the attaché's attitude::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks over at Varesh.....knowing what he is thinking::
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Sighs, tensing slightly::  ::Without looking up from his panel, still clearly engaged in reading::  All:  Traffic has been restricted because there has been a murder on board the station.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: lifts a brow::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::starts to stand but doesn't::  SC:  A murder?  Are there any leads?
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Looks up from his console::  CO:  Unknown at this time.  They just found out about it less than half an hour ago.  The victim was a man by the name of... ::References his console:: ...George Salley.  Apparently, he was working as a bartender in one of the station-side pubs.
Attache_Light says:
::Looks up sharply, reacting for the first time in the meeting. She turns toward the group in a swift, purposeful stride to the admiral's side, glancing over his shoulder at the report, eyes slightly widened::
Attache_Light says:
::She speaks crisply and clearly, though not with a single decibel more than necessary to make herself heard:: SC: Admiral, due to the weight of this situation upon your safety here, with your authorization I will conduct my own investigation...in cooperation with the base security, of course.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
SC:  Well Admiral, the Andromeda is at your disposal should you need any help.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns:: CO: That's where we were for drinks.
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Looks to Light a moment, nodding slightly, then back to Captain Knight::  CO:  Appreciated.  Give your crew the run down;  let them know our departure will unfortunately be pushed back.  I'll get back in touch with you in a few hours to see what we can do.  For now, you're dismissed.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::blinks, frowns and takes another look, trying to place the Attaché's face::
Attache_Light says:
::Quickly strides past the Andromeda officers toward the exit::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::gets a good glimpse of the attaché and a "light" goes on::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Stands with the others, prepared to go back to the ship and spend time with the children.  The starbase was probably better equipped then they for such an investigation.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::stands as they are dismissed::  SC:  I will have all Andromeda personnel report back for duty immediately.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::stands and lets the Captain do the talking::
Host SC_RAdm_Kensington says:
::Stands::  CO:  Thank you, Captain.  I'll make every bit of information available to you as soon as I am authorized to do so.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
ADM:  Understood.  That would be appreciated.  ::heads toward the door::
Attache_Light says:
::Sweeps through the anteroom without a word to the yeoman, and heads down the corridor toward the nearest turbolift::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CNS:  Have all personnel report back to the Andromeda immediately.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: follows along, a murder investigation not in her plans.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::walks along with his crew as they make their way toward the docking doors::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods:: CO: Aye, sir. ::moves away to call the ship to recall all the crew to the ship::
Host SM_Lea says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~End Mission - Safe Harbor: Episode 4 - SD 11011.20~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~

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