USS Cherokee episode 868
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 24
12209.014

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Vexihla_Laura and SO_Lt_Trix 
Zach Farland as CO_Capt_Daniels and OPS_Ens_Granger 
John Garrison as CEO_LtCmdr_Hull, and TO_Lt_Lvor
Absent
None
Leave of Absence
Pablo Delsoglio as CIV_Capt_Marek and FCO_Lt_Alvarado
The crew of the Cherokee is continuing their interrogation of the suspects of the artifact thefts.

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Host Vexihla_Laura says:
::Being walked along by the Starfleet mustard bottles, still trying to find a way to make this situation work.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Sitting in the Brig Conference Room with the JAG Lawyers, waiting for Vex to be brought in::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::In the brig conference room waiting for Vex to arrive::  All: I hear she may give us trouble or at least a lot of attitude.  Be on your guard.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::In Vex's Brig Cell, putting on hand restraints for escorting to the Brig Conference Room with help of the Duty Brig TO::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Reviewing the very brief notes on this Vex character.:: CO: Yes sir. What the reports call a "Lifer", been in and out of legal trouble since her early life. Theft that grew in complexity until her and her brother gained a reputation for technical expertise.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Yes Sir! Definitely the attitude can be expected.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Arriving at the door of the Brig Conference Room, LVor enters first with Vex in the middle, and the Brig TO entering last, with handholds on Vex directing her to her seat::

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
TO: Thank you for the wonderful time, Lieutenant. The "jewelry" is overkill though, all I needed was a card.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Vex is seated in her chair, next to her Lawyer, and stands back towards the bulkhead.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::The Brig TO stands back against the conference bulkhead behind and to the left of Vex in her chair::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: Thank you for joining us.  Can I call you Vex?

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CO: Of course, Captain. I'm hoping we can work well together, can't stand on formalities for that.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: Does that mean we can expect your cooperation?

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CO: What do I, or you, have to gain by my not cooperating? Negotiations are much easier when the preliminaries are cut to let us get right to the heart of the matter. What is it you are looking for from me?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: We just need to know what happened, get your version of the story.  We know you and your brother are involved with the robbery occurring at the Avandar Museum.  What happened?

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CO: There we go, get it all out there. Well, here it is. We were home in our cell, or home as the Warden calls it, when we heard a noise and suddenly there was a note there, asking if we were up for a job. We wrote back that we weren't in the best position for it, obviously, and then watched a few minutes later when the note disappeared.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: Then what happened?

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CO: Shortly after they answered that they could get us out for the job without the Warden noticing, so were we interested? To keep the exchange description short, we agreed and on the date in question we were Grabbed from our cell and appeared on a couple of ships docked together.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: ... and then?

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CO: We had an hour to access the museum security and control systems, which took us all of 3 minutes. Hardly a tough job for us. So we spent the next hour trying to figure out who was behind this. Now that was a trick, and we didn't have the time to carry it out. Not the time, mind you, but the skill was there.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: We've been trying to find out who is behind this too.

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CO: Once the "door was open", the lug and the motormouth jumped over, disconnected the...motor? Engine? Whatever, disconnected it and then it was transported out. Everyone came back to the base ship, then they sent everyone home.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: And the payment?

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CO: And that is where we have negotiations to happen. We know what you are after, and we can't deliver the names of who is behind it. But give us time and access to a decent, connected computer, and I'd bet my broom we could find them!

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CO: What? Payment? Shoot, thought you'd forget that part, ha ha. Fine, we can throw that in, we help you and tell you where the payment went. In exchange, whatever punishment is dealt out is served at Modrak, not a true prison.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: That is a tempting offer. I'll have to think about that. It's just a matter of trust.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: I think I can arrange that.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: We aren't as interested in the money as we are in who paid you.

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CO: I knew we could work it out. Now, once we get it in writing all we need is that computer access. Get us that, and we can track it all back and find that name for you.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: I have concerns with giving you computer access.  With your skills you could do something... unexpected.  If that were to happen, all deals would be off and I'd fight to get you and your brother all the law will allow.  Do you understand?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
All:  Technically, that would not be a problem, we can get you on to subspace grid, and obtain access through the ship's ODN, be like being there.

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CO: I wouldn't expect anything less. If it was something less, I'd lose all respect for you as a member of valiant Starfleet.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: I'd suggest constant monitoring of their efforts, although I'm assuming that's already figured in the offer.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: Also, I would have Lieutenant Trix here monitor your activities.

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
SO: Tsk tsk, little one. The adults are talking. Like any of you could even keep up with the likes of my brother and I.
CO: Very well, if that's part of the situation that is fine.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Vex: Adults indeed. This body alone is...never mind.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: I'd prefer to leave your brother in his cell while you work.

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CO: That would be a major limitation. We are a team, and probably 4 times better together than either of us is alone. Would you split up the spotted one and her self important worm? Your engineer and his toolkit?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: Fine.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: You'll assemble a team to be present while they work.

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CO: If it makes you feel more secure, you can even set us up in your Brig so the guards can watch us easier. Just drop the blasted sonic blocking shield thing you have in place and let us work.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Vex: Actually thought of that myself.  It sounds like a good plan.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Can you have them set up in a cell?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Looks at Vex, up and down, trying to size her up.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Yes Sir, not a problem, although I would suggest having a setup in the conference room here in the Brig, not the Cell.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Why is that?  Isn't the cell more secure and easier to keep control?

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CEO: Whatever you think is best, darling. It's what we have to work with that counts, not where we work. I've worked on trash piles before, in swamps. This is paradise.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO:  Not really Sir, security protocols would not allow it ::looks up at Lt. LVor::  

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Sir, Commander Hull is correct, security protocols would prohibit unfettered access to the ODN of the ship.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO/ TO: What about a hard line connection, with a minor passthrough of the walls or door to allow the cable through?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  ::Shakes his head::  Your missing the point of the security protocols, you do not want a prisoner having a Desk PADD that is on the ship's ODN cable or not.  Vex can access by desk PADD what she needs to here in the conference room under ship's officer oversight.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO/SO: You two work it out either place is fine.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CEO: I'll take your lead on that. Here it is. Just don't think we can trust her.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: Extra security.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Understood!

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
CEO: So how long will it take to set up this security? Not that a sharp eyed crew like this needs such backup, but I respect the attention to detail.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO/SO/TO: Get to it.  I'll be on the bridge.  Let me know if they find anything useful.  ::Gets up and exits the room::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Vex:  We'll have it connected in minutes, should not be a problem.  

Host Vexihla_Laura says:
::Nods and smiles, relaxing in her seat as much as the locks will allow.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::taps his Comm Badge:: *Engineering*: This is Commander Hull, have an engineer come to the Brig with a Desk PADD, with heightened security protocols, and install it in the Brig Conference Room. 
 
CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
<Engineering> *CEO*:  Aye Sir! On the way

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