Host SMLea says:
Summary: The past twenty-four hours outside the Gehmohr Science Station has felt more like twenty-four months as the crew struggled through literal and figurative blackouts both on-ship and off. Finally many of the pieces are falling together, and the Andromeda has a series of choices to make, choices that will define the future for many.
Host SMLea says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda Mission: "Safe Passage: Gehmohr" 11206.30~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*:  Tavish, if Meekin is with you, I'd like you both to report to my RR.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Drinks the last few drops of coffee in his mug.::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
Outloud:  Well that was just in time. ::Taps his comm badge.::  *CO*:  We are on our way sir.
Host Meekin says:
::Sitting cross-legged on the deck beside a computer, she looks up from the data she was studying on a PADD, and nods::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::gets up from his chair::  XO:  Conor, you have the bridge.  I'll be in my RR.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Picks up a stack of PADDs from the desk.::  Meekin:  Ready for this?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO:  Please join Tavish and Meekin in my RR when they arrive.
Host Meekin says:
::Stands as well::  ::Hesitantly:: CEO: Yeah...
XO_Lt_Conor says:
CO: Understood
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Tugs at his uniform with his free hand after he stands.::  Meekin:  Just stand tall, look the Captain in the eye, and tell the truth.  Captains seem to like that.  ::Smiles.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: In her quarters with her son, doing the things a family would normally do... as much as one can when half are missing.::
Host Meekin says:
::Nods a little, keeping the PADD in her hands, and offers a small smile:: CEO: Lead the way.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Nods to Meekin and walks out of the office and into Main Engineering.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::watches Sky with her son, trying to make sense of what he had been told::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::sits down behind his desk and reviews the information he has so far::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Moves out into the corridor with Meekin close behind.::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Stops at the turbo lift and turns to wait for Meekin.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Settled with some homework... as much as a five year old could do and with a promise of a treat, she goes back to Varesh.::
Host Meekin says:
::Follows McQuade through Engineering and into the lift, keeping her peace, but well aware of the fact that her fate, one way or another, will likely be determined within the next hour. At the momentary pause in their movement, she offers a little smile to McQuade again::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: There has to be more than just "They are far away."
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
TL: Bridge.  ::Turns to Meekin.::  Meekin: You okay?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Getting a cup of hot tea, she takes a seat::  CNS:  Anything off the ship would be far away.
Host Meekin says:
CEO: Just a little nervous...it will pass.  It's just been a lot of process, the past day. Most Agtak haven't been off the planets, let alone on an alien ship.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: If you're up for it, can you show me what it was you got from him? ::he was always cautious when suggesting a mind meld of any kind but it seems he was doing it a lot these days.::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Smiles.::  Meekin:  I forget just how new off of this is too you.  ::Pauses as the door open to the bridge.::  It is something to get used too.  That is for sure.  ::Exits the turbo lift and moves onto the bridge.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::gets up and gets himself some coffee, despite the jitters he got when he drank the stuff. He needed the stimulant.::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks at Varesh... there were very few... she could count on one hand, she would agree to that with.::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Passes through the bridge quickly and pushes the chime to the ready room door.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::sitting down again and catching Sky's eyes across the rim of his cup, he nodded to her, confirming her trust.::
Host Meekin says:
::Follows McQuade out onto the bridge, looking about curiously...until her eyes settle temporarily on Conor - and her gaze snaps to front and her pace quickens, catching up to McQuade and waiting at the door, hoping to go inside quickly::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
*CEO*:  Enter!
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::gets up and follows the CEO and Meekin in::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CNS:  Are we talking a true meld or just a dive through my memories?
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Wonders how he knew it was him, then shrugs it off and enters.::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Stands at attention in front of the desk.::  CO:  Chief Engineering Officer Ensign Tavish McQuade reporting sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO:  At ease
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: I think a dive will do, but if needs be you might have to give me that memory so I can examine it closer.
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::takes a seat in the corner of the CO's ready room:
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Knowing touch helps in various ways, she puts her tea off to the side and reaches her hands out to her friend.  At the same time, she lightly brushes her husband’s mind.::
Host Meekin says:
::Move to stand beside and just behind McQuade, not at any sort of attention, but respectfully, with her hands clasped over the PADD in front of her. She keeps her eyes on the CO and off the XO::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::takes Sky's hand and closes his eyes::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Takes a step to the side standing at ease.::  CO:  Captain this is Meekin of the Melar Family of Chalak Minor.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: The memories close as they are both new and in her heart, she replaces them for Varesh.  There is the sense of both her children awakening, though it is obviously stronger with Bri as Brenden's twin.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks at Meekin and quickly glances at Conor before returning his attention to Meekin again::  Meekin:  Nice to meet you......finally.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::watches as Sky shows him the memory, deftly removing her emotional coloring to it - he had to be more clinical in this approach::
Host Meekin says:
@<SO_Ens_Keena>::Standing in Science Lab 3, monitoring the computer results of a simulation he's running::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::turns his attention over to Tavish::  CEO:  What report do you have for me Ensign?
Host Meekin says:
::Nods to the CO, but remains slightly in the background as she lets the military do its thing::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:::: There is a sense of weakness, lethargy... a desire not to wake.  But there is no obvious pain.  There is the realization they are not alone but have each other.  There is Bri's worship of her elder brother. But upset their parents are not near.::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  Sir we've come up with a rather long plot.  I will try to give you the short version.  ::Places the PADDS on the desk.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns since the lethargy seemed indicative of sedation, but it was clear that they were kept in the same location::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: The room is unfamiliar.  They feel cold, but not uncomfortable.  The room is not moving... vibrating like it does on a ship.  As they look around, there is no windows.::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO:  Short version.....good.  Because I'd like to make a decision here quickly.  Please, go on.
Nat says:
@:::Wanders in Science Lab 3 to find an available console:::
XO_Lt_Conor says:
::lets out a brief smirk at the CO's comment::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO: The Chalak and Agtak do not quite see eye to eye.  The Chalak control almost all of the diplomatic and scientific positions.   They tend to look down on the Agtak.   Kinda like a big brother looks down on a very young sibling.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  This is an important fact when looking over the data.   The Agtak have tried going through Federation channels, but more hard evidence was always requested
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::the lack of apparent movement suggested a planet, while the lack of windows could mean a variety of things. Sensing Sky's frustration he squeezes her hand:: ~~~CMO: I know it is very little to work from, but it is more than what we had before.~~~
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO: So the Agtak decided to prove in an act of terror that there was something going on.
Host Meekin says:
::Drops her gaze::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Holding tighter to her old friend's hands, she uses the frustration and determination of a mother to try for that last drop that she might get that a young boy would not.::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  Our guests planned on over loading one of the experiments and possibly killing one of the Andromeda’s crewmen in order to bring the Federation in greater numbers to investigate.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: After a moment she lets go and sits back to look at Varesh::  CNS:  Did you get that last?
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  This is where things changed.   The Agtak plan was already known by the Chalak.  However instead of stopping it they increased the chance of danger to show the Federation that the Agtak needed to be controlled even more.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::quickly glances over at Meekin with a bit of anger in his face before looking back to Tavish::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::smiles through the death grip on his hand.:: CMO: I think I caught it all. ::takes a deep breath and lightly massages his hand:: At least you didn't crush my hand like my sister did when she had my nephew and her good-for-nothing husband had left.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Tries to hide the smile on his face at the Captains reaction.  This being the fourth time he has seen that look.::   CO:  Sir.  The findings point to a Chalak which has moved up in position quickly.  However on the station he was using codes that where way above his position and/or codes that where not his.
Host Meekin says:
::Picks up on the emotion directed her way, but steadfastly keeps her eyes trained somewhere on the middle-front of the desk between them. She's not been in personnel this long and not recognized when someone would be utterly unmoved by seemingly political motivations behind a threat to their family::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  While Meekin was part of the original plot.  She also changed the plans to ensure I didn't..  ::Pauses.::  Meet the fate which was intended for me.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: almost smiles as she apologizes::  CNS:  The children are being allowed to wake up.  But something suddenly snapped into place and broke the contact.  But just before that... it was a sense of... almost a psionic field.  One you might find on a planet of telepaths.  But the normal telepathic signals were not there, such as Betazoid or Vulcan.
Host Meekin says:
@<SO_Ens_Keena>::Glances up from his results and tosses Ryan a friendly nod and smile in greeting:: SO: 'Mornin'.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns:: CMO: It’s not impossible for another telepathic race to be out there, but it cut off their contact? Maybe is something mechanical that created the field?
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  This matter is not a pretty one Sir.  The Chalak are using the Federation to ultimately keep the Agtak down to almost slave status.  It is our duty to help the Agtak despite the nature of their original attempt at terror.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CNS:  Then my question again is why my children.  :: leans slightly forward.::  But I do not think it is mechanical.  While we cannot reach the children, there is a telepathic background of white noise, if you will.  So you know they are there... whoever they are.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  Not to mention the fact they are hiding dangerous and illegal experiments from the Agtak and the Federation.
Host Meekin says:
::Fidgets uncomfortably::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO:  So, you're telling me, that instead of the Agtak coming to us and talking about it, they brought it upon themselves to go to this extreme?  Please tell me why I should not have Meekin taken into custody?
Host Meekin says:
::Her head snaps up with a flash of intensity, but she quickly catches herself and keeps her mouth shut, clenching her teeth to do so::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: The first answer that pops to mind is bait. It is sure to lure us in. A Federation presence for whatever reason. You and Ethan don't have enemies that would use the children against you.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO:  And just how are the Chalak using the Federation for this?  They aren't even Federation members.
SO_Ens_Ryan says:
@: Keena: Good morning. Do you mind if I settle at the console over there? I need to tie a few loose ends for my report.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  I had the same reaction sir.  But think of being told what to do, how to do it, when to do it, or even worse that you will never be allowed to do it.  Then when you ask for help from the Federation they simply tell you they need more proof.
Host Meekin says:
@<SO_Ens_Keena> ::Waves openly toward the console:: SO: Feel free. I should be done with this experiment in a few minutes anyway. It's been a long night.   ::Smiles tiredly::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  The Agtak are at the end of their rope.  They are desperate.  What is more worry some if that the Chalak knew of the event and didn't stop it sir.  They increased the chances that both our people and their people would never leave the station.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  If they become members then the Agtak will be forced into the background for ever.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO:  Tavish, I know you are aware of this......but the Federation is not in the business of getting involved in internal affairs of other races.  To bring us into what appears to be their sort of civil war is inexcusable.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky_ says:
:: unconsciously and unusual for her, she taps a finger lightly on the table.::  CNS:  No one to go to this extreme.  But to use us... I don't suppose this is tied to the Chalak and Agtak.  I do not believe telepathy is theirs.
Host Meekin says:
::Finally speaks up:: CO: With all due respect, Captain, the Chalak brought you in when they applied for membership with your organization.  To avoid that imbalance between us...seemed worth any price.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  Sir.  We were thrown into this sir.  The Chalak and Agtak brought the Andromeda here to kill us.  Both sides are at fault and it is our duty to get the Federation and Starfleet involved to review both sides.
SO_Ens_Ryan says:
@::nods and logs into the console:: Keena: I don't like the night shift so much myself. I prefer it bright and early.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO:  Oh no Mr. McQuade, I disagree with your assessment.  Had they asked for mediation, that would be one thing.  But, to do what they did, that is not how SF does things.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  If we leave more Agtak will die because of this.  There isn't going to be a fair trial.  The Chalak will blame the Agtak and the Chalak will become members under false pretense.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: No, they don't have that ability. This thing with the Chalak and Agtak is a distraction, something to keep us away from finding the children. An plot, years in the making maybe?
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Meekin:  And with all due respect to you Meekin, applying for membership is not bringing us into anything.  We were brought in to see if they were worthy.
Host Meekin says:
@<SO_Ens_Keena>::Laughs:: SO: There's a certain mystique to the quiet and solitude of the night.  ::Looks back to his work as the computer beeps completion::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO:  There has been no determination that Chalak will become members.  All data will be sent to SFC for them to determine.
Host Meekin says:
@<Lt_Collins>::Strides into Science Lab 3 briskly, PADD in hand::
SO_Ens_Ryan says:
@Keena: Back on Earth I would start the day with a bike run. I wonder what security would say if I tried that here? ::smiles::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CNS:  It seems... possible.  But how does this mysterious message that keeps itself hidden play into all of this.  We have a spy aboard who are for this race?  Maybe the spy is one of their own?
Host Meekin says:
@<SO_Ens_Keena> ::Recognizes the personnel officer as she enters, and he snaps around to face the more senior officer:: Collins: Sir?
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Nods.::  CO:  Sir.  They tried to kill at least one of your crew and you’re okay with just leaving?
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::shakes his head at the angle the CEO is going with::
SO_Ens_Ryan says:
@::stands at attention wondering what's up::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: It’s not the first time someone was planted to spy on somebody. ::gives a faint smile:: It’s been done for thousands of years. But unless they are physically similar to any of the races on board, we should be able to detect them.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CNS:  Ethan is occupied at the moment.  I doubt he is fully in on what has been going on here.  You want to take this idea to him and let him play with it?  I will get Brenden ready for bed and call in a sitter.
Host Meekin says:
@<Lt_Collins> ::Nods with brief acknowledgement to the junior science officer she barely knows:: SO: Ensign. As you were.    ::Turns instead to Ryan and holds out the PADD:: SO: Congratulations, Ensign Ryan. You've been reassigned.
Host Meekin says:
@<SO_Ens_Keena>::Doesn't turn away as ordered, but instead watches the exchange between Collins and Ryans blinkingly, with a sinking feeling in his stomach::
SO_Ens_Ryan says:
@Collins: Me, Sir? I only got here a few months ago... ::takes PADD and reads her name and orders::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO:  You're damned right I'm okay with leaving.  I am appalled at both sides in this and as far as I'm concerned, this is something these people need to deal with themselves.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: I think I'll do that. ::finishes his coffee before getting up:: As it is I won't sleep for a day after that one cup. I'll head up to the bridge and see if he's busy. ::walks over to Brenden and plants a kiss on the top of his head before heading for the door::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO:  Right now, all we have is what Meekin here is telling us.  What about the Chalak?  There are always two sides to every story.
Host Meekin says:
::Draws and exhales a breath...one of subtle relief::  <Move up one>
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Nods.::  CO:  Yes sir.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  Just the Chalak have the luxury of making up the story as they see fit sir.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Having followed, she watches briefly as her friend leaves and then looks down at her sons work.::  Brenden:  Very good.  Now, if you will finish those last letters, then I have a cookie for you.
Host Meekin says:
@<Lt_Collins> ::Smiles:: SO: Well, work too well this deep out and you're inevitably reassigned to the nearest ship needing a crew rotation.  It's a compliment, Ensign, I'm sure.  Let me know if you have any questions.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::looks over at Meekin::  Meekin:  Frankly, with the way both of your races have handled things, I seriously doubt I could recommend either one for membership at this point.  Needless to say, I am disappointed in the way all of this went down.....let alone a bit angry about it.
Host Meekin says:
@<SO_Ens_Keena>::Has now shifted his way closer to Ryan, and sort of peers over her shoulder with colleague-curiosity at the PADD of assignment....then flinches and lets out a startled groan::
SO_Ens_Ryan says:
@Collins: I'm sure Sir, I just wasn't expecting this. I will make ready.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO:  And the Agtak?  We are just supposed to take them at their word?  That's not how it works Tavish.
Host Meekin says:
::Purses her lips, but nods:: CO: I...completely understand, Sir.  ::Taking this remarkably well::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  No sir.  They too have been childish, selfish, stupid, unthinking...  I could go on sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at the closed door behind him as he takes a moment to collect his thoughts before heading for the turbolift and the bridge to go bother the Captain in his ready room::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
Meekin:  Please just help me understand......why didn't you just come to us and tell us?
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  The point is sir if we leave now then the Chalak can continue as if nothing had happen.  They get to be heavy handed with the Agtak rather than making the Agtak equal.
SO_Ens_Ryan says:
@Keena: I guess this is it. ::weak smile::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::speaks a bit calmly::  CEO:  Tavish, I understand how passionate you are about this....I really do.  But you know as well as I do that SF has strict policies on this.
Host Meekin says:
@<SO_Ens_Keena>::Runs a hand through his hair, gripping and pulling the roots slightly from the scalp in frustration, which he's poor at veiling:: SO: I-- But--   ::Drops into a nearby chair trying to process things::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  Captain we also have policies to ensure we can help these people.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::the short TL ride doesn't give him much time to think before the doors open onto the bridge::
Host Meekin says:
@<Lt_Collins> ::Raises an eyebrow at Keena's antics...he was always a little bit on the odd side. But she shrugs and leaves to continue on her duties::
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO:  Yes, we do.  But the Prime Directive trumps all other policies.
SO_Ens_Ryan says:
@::puzzled and trying to deal with the news herself:: Keena: Is something wrong??
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  Sir the Prime Directive goes out the window.  They invited us here.  We needed to look at everything to make a judgment on them for Federation membership.
Host Meekin says:
CO: Since you asked, Captain, I'd just like to point out, again, that we did go to the Federation. And they turned us away.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::walks down into the command circle::
Host Meekin says:
CO: You ask why we didn't then go to you, personally, who to our knowledge had nothing to do with the acceptance of the Chalak into Federation membership... but to do so would have ruined the surprise element of the only other option we saw left. And the Federation had already told us, effectively, "No" once before, in their "we need more proof."
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  And now we are going to just turn our back?  The blood and future of these people, both sides, is hanging on a swords edge.  If we leave there will be war.
Host Meekin says:
CO: I'm not excusing what we did...Just answering your question.
JackF says:
::on the bridge at the science console:: CNS: Sir?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: While her son enjoys his treats, and given the possible trauma, she decides another favored uncle would help.::  *Aaron*:  Aaron, are you busy?  I could use you for some down time with your nephew.
Host Meekin says:
@<SO_Ens_Keena> ::Shaking his head slowly, trying to wrap his brain around it:: SO: I just...I thought....
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO:  Sir.  I will be the first to tell anyone I want the hell out of this system.   I should have died on that damn station.  But both these peoples need our help.  If we walk away it will be a very dark day for Starfleet and the Federation.  ::Stands back to attention.::  I have nothing more sir.
Host Meekin says:
@<SO_Ens_Keena> ::Takes a deep breath and looks up, a little more like his normal self, though clearly distracted:: SO: Congratulations on your new posting to the Andromeda, Ryan.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::checks with OPS to see if the Captain is still busy and then heads over to the CSO:: CSO: Ensign, could you check something on internal sensors for me? I want you to run a scan and see if you can determine if there is anybody on the ship that doesn't quite fit the profile of all known species we have on board. <c>
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
::sits back in his chair::  CEO/Meekin:  I will not bring the Andromeda or her crew into this.  But, what I will do is contact SFC and inform them of what has been happening.  I will recommend that a fully trained diplomatic crew be dispatched to this area.....in the attempts to diffuse the situation.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
<contd.> Someone that has a slight variation in their scans that could let them pass as a crewmember but possibly be an infiltrator.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
<Aaron> *CMO*:  On my way!
SO_Ens_Ryan says:
@::wonders if he wanted the assignment for himself:: Keena: Thank you. I guess maybe I wasn't involved in anything important yet and... I'm sure your turn will come. Good luck. ::smiles and turns away to go get ready::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
CNS: I'll do what I can. 
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: goes to sit with her son, taking one of the cookies to nibble on.::  Brenden:  Your Uncle Aaron is on his way.  I need to go talk with daddy.  I want you to make sure you get to bed on time.  No talking your uncle into late hours.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CSO: Thank you, Ensign. ::nods in thanks and heads back to his chair, waiting for the Captain to finish his current meeting::
Host Meekin says:
@<SO_Ens_Keena>::Keeps the smile plastered to his face at least long enough for Ryan to leave the room, then drops his head back into his hands, shaking it despairingly:: What am I going to do....?
Host Meekin says:
::Nods, keeping her peace::
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
CO: I hope it’s enough to let you sleep sir.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
XO/Meekin:  You are dismissed.
Host CO_Capt_Knight says:
CEO:  Ensign, I want a few words with you.
CEO_Ens_McQuade says:
::Nods.::  CO:  Of course sir.
XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::gets up and walks out of the ready room::
Host Meekin says:
::Starts to nod and turn---then realizes it's the XO, not the CEO, the Captain dismissed, and she hesitates a moment...but isn't in a position to argue the point, and heads out of the Ready Room anyway, with a single glance behind at Tavish, who she fears and regrets will take an extra lashing for his efforts to help::
Host Meekin says:
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