USS Cherokee episode 871
Grand Theft Artifact, by Steve Weller, Part 27
12210.05

Starring_
Steve Weller as Executive Producer, Methel_Bardhaven, JAG_Mulligan, Butler_Thermen 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
As the Cherokee continues to search down leads as to the identity of those behind the artifact thefts, the Captain and senior staff are investigating the collection of Methel Bardhaven, who is rumored to possess a stolen invitation.

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SO_Lt_Trix says:
::In Bardhaven's private museum, wondering just how many of these artifacts would be considered prizes by almost any number of museums, on Trill and off.::

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
All: All right then, guessing that since you heard of my collection from that lowbrow singer, you surely must be here for the thing that irks that little man. yes?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Holding the Romulan disruptor in his gloved hands::  Bardhaven: Where did you say you got this, it's beautiful.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Looking around the room for more objects of interest::

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Smiles.:: CO: I have...well, had, the bloke failed the last job he promised me. But still, he had a knack for locating beauties like this. He's the one that brought the Invitation to me. Some Orion fellow, works out of a literal no where location down near Klingon Space. Some nebula or other. I could get you the name if you wanted to contact him?

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CO: Just be careful, no matter what he says never pay in advance. He is good, but he has failed me. Cost me a small fortune.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: I'm a bit of a collector, myself.  Nothing like your grand collection but, still.  I'd love the info on your contact.  I greatly appreciate it.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Is walking towards a fairly plain safe secured with a retinal scan lock. When he arrives, leans against the safe to continue the conversation.::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Bardhaven: That piece doesn't seem to fit the rest of the collection. Hard to see what's inside a metal box. ::Smiles.::

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
Thermen: Can you go fetch the name of that Orion and his contact information? And the pickup location. Maybe see if that pilot we used last time is available to give Mister...sorry, I mean Captain Daniels needs directions?

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
SO: Come now, you work in space. You must understand the need to protect certain items from damage, even damage from radiation? This is where I keep the more fragile items.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: Don't keep us in suspense.  Please show us the more fragile items.  I'm so impressed.

Host Thermen says:
CO: I can have it on a printout for you, if you like? I have it on the Master's contact list here. An Artiman Seskaloth. Used to work out of Frentha University on Bajor, although the last time we reached out to him he was...no longer on the faculty.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Smiles again, leans down for the Retinal scan and opens the safe. Counts down a number of sliding shelves before pulling one out.::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Thermen: I would love a print out.  Thank you.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CO: I'm afraid this one cannot be handled. But you can look at it, and if you wanted to see the back the shelf is designed to spin as needed.

ACTION: On the shelf is a very old piece of cardboard using an old style Starfleet header. It is an invitation to James T. Kirk, Admiral (retired) to attend the Christening of the USS Enterprise NCC 1701B.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Takes a look at the item on the shelf.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Bardhaven:  Is that the real McCoy?  Excuse the pun! 
 
Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
::Knows that one is on the stolen list too.  Gets a bit angry on the inside but stays in character for the sake of the mission:: Bardhaven: And this guy, the Orion, he got you this too?

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Looks a bit shocked.:: CEO: What is the point of a fake? I may not have the pull to gain some privileges ::glances at Trix:: but I can acquire a great many prizes.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CO: Yes, the Seskaloth fellow Thermen mentioned. He had a good run going until he failed me on that last piece.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: How did he fail you?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Sees the glance and returns with a stare, even if the stare goes unnoticed. If he means what I think he meant with that stare, that's beyond sacrilege.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
Bardhaven:  Yes Sir!  I don't know why I uttered that, forgive me!

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Shakes his head.:: CO: I paid him for a very valuable piece that he promised me he could get. Then, right before delivery, he reported it "got too hot" and had to dump it. All the resources I put up front to help the job get done, gone. The "deposit", gone. And then he disappeared. Lowborn scoundrel.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CO: You know how it is, some Academics are so unreliable. This one was, to use a simpleton's term, a flake.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: What was the item he had to dump?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Bardhaven: My...never mind. ::Starts to bite her tongue, hard.::

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CO: Nothing you likely have heard of. A piece of history, ::again glances at Trix:: part of our history we don't discuss much with outsiders. But it was related to a joining, if it is all right to leave it at that?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: Yes, that's fine.  ::Knows it was the Trill cradle::

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
CO: What sort of items are you interested in? I am guessing as a Captain you have your pick of some rather unique items, eh?

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
SO: You have the look of someone who might know what I was speaking of. Someone given a gift beyond her station, one of the lucky few. Am I right?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
Bardhaven: Interesting thing to call a living thing, a "gift"? It is a trust, sir. One that is earned, station plays no part.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: I pick up a thing or two, here and there.  Nothing like what you have.  I'm mostly interested in what you have.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO/CEO: Do you think we've seen enough?

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Glares briefly at the young woman before returning his attention to the Captain.:: CO: Ah, hopefully over time you can get what you are looking for. Was there anything else about you are interested in?

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO/SO:  Yes Sir! 

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO/ CEO: I've seen more than enough, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven:  Sir, I'm afraid we're going to have to take you in.  You're under arrest for receiving stolen goods for a start.  We will be confiscating three items as well.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Send for a security team.  Have them join us.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Take possession of the three items from the list.  We'll find out what else he has later.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Laughs.:: CO: Are you serious? 
Thermen: Get my barrister. He'll have me home by afternoon tea.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::Taps his comm badge:: *Cherokee*: This is Commander Hull, have a security team beam down to the Bardhaven residence front entrance immediately.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: If it is all right, I'll call in the lab techs. Just so the items aren't contaminated by further contact. Or damaged.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: You're cooperation will go along way, Sir.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CEO: Aye Sir, they are on their way!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
SO: Do it.

Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
::Smiles, very sure of his barrister's ability.::

TO_Lt_LVor says:
::Takes one arm of Bardhaven, making the arrest legal::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
*Lab Techs*: We have a few artifacts to be recovered, and a residence to search.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Captain, TOs are on the way, they will beam down to the foyer.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: I'm sorry about this.  You seem like a nice guy.

Host Thermen says:
Bardhaven: I will send the word.
CO: You do, of course, have a warrant for removing the suspected items and any further searches?

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
TO: Bring Mister Bardhaven to the ship.  Give him secured quarters under guard.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Thermen: You got that print out for me?

TO_Lt_LVor says:
CO:  Aye Sir! 
 
Host Methel_Bardhaven says:
SO: You're not deserving of a Symbiont. They should go to those with true class. Symbiosis Commission, bunch of short sighted fools.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
::TO's arrive and take custody of Mr. Bardhaven, and return to the foyer where they are beamed up to the Cherokee::

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Bardhaven: We don't need a warrant, we're Starfleet.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Have the JAG lawyers join us.

Host Thermen says:
CO: I'm afraid sir, that with the start of the legal process, such an item would be under the purview of the warrant. Starfleet still has laws.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
CO: ::Looks over at the Captain:: Very good Sir! 

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
CEO: Tell them to bring a warrant. ::Getting annoyed::

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: JAG lawyers should be able to procure one quickly. Lieutenant Mulligan sent word before we came down he can have one in under an hour, if needed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*Cherokee*: Have a set of prosecuting JAG officers beam down with a warrant for the recovered stolen items, and a warrant for Mr. Bardhaven's subsequent arrest.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
@::The TOs and Mr. Bardhaven materialize on the transporter pad::

Host JAG_Mulligan says:
@*CEO*: We're on it, Commander. Already contacted a judge, he is willing and we should have it in a few minutes.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
@Bardhaven:  Sir, welcome aboard, you are in Starfleet/Federation custody, however, Captain Daniels has ordered that you be assigned guest quarters and be kept sequestered under close arrest, please follow me.
 
Host Thermen says:
CO: I do apologize sir, but you have to understand the situation. I am still under Master Bardhaven's employ.

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
*JAG Mulligan*:  Understood!  We'll be waiting for your arrival, Hull out!

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
Thermen: Don't sweat it, Thermen.  He's going down.. Make sure you aren't with him.

SO_Lt_Trix says:
::Shakes head.:: All: That's the kind of person the Symbiosis Commission was designed to block. More than one time in history the Commission was a bit...persuadable, allowed people with money to get a Symbiont. That never works well.

TO_Lt_LVor says:
@::Arriving at his guest quarters, the TOs re-search Bardhaven, removing the restraints, TO LVor shows Mr. Bardhaven around the quarters, how to operate the replicator, and advises if he needed anything, the TOs will be posted outside his quarters, LVor leaves and returns to the bridge::

CEO_LtCmdr_Hull says:
SO:  Politics at its best

Host Thermen says:
CO: I understand, sir. And once the Warrant arrives, I can cooperate fully. Your officer is right, he would have been...bad as a host.

Host CO_Capt_Daniels says:
All: I wonder what he has in the art room and, what did he call it, the garage?

SO_Lt_Trix says:
CO: This might take some time, but is it wrong to say "couldn't have happened to a more entitled guy?

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