USS Don Johnson
Stardate 11206.21

Host Toros says:
Mission Briefing 11206.21

Host Toros says:
The crew has interrogated the Cardassians and found some fascinating details about their travels to their new colony.

Host Toros says:
A few of the crew are now investigating the unexpected Ferengi involvement.

Host Toros says:
<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CSO*:  I have a few more details about what happened.  ::voice tight with emotion::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::in the cargo bay, standing close to the CNS and the CSO, still casting a distrusting eye on Gul Hammock::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: at engineering talking with his subordinates ::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at Tobias, her eyes saying much to the person who could read her.::  *CNS*:  Where would you like to meet?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::shaken::  *CSO*:  No need to meet.  ::fills her in about how short and exclusively human the so called "Federation" crew was.  Also that there were no blue-shirts::  They killed thousands whoever they were.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::mutters to self::  Thousands......

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
<<Delete my last and insert>> :: Walking along a corridor on deck six with the CSO::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::still fuming over the encounter with Gul Hammock::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Pauses::  *CNS*:  No reason why?  Can you get the information of where this colony was supposed to be... when it started, if it had.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CSO*:  No.  He drifted too long in space... temporarily and spatially dissociated.  I suppose I could take him to astrometrics and try and figure it out, but he's in no shape to do it now.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tense::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
*CNS*:  We need to know.  Everything so far points to the Ferengi's.  Where there is something of this magnitude, there must be a large profit.  That leads me to think of two things.  They want to initiate a war or there is something very important bout that colony world.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::snaps::  *CSO*:  Then why don't you go and ask the Ferengi.  I cannot question this man anymore now.  It would be cruel.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at Tobias as she talks.::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::over hearing:: CSO: The Ferreting have been known to deal in weapons before.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Hears many tones in the counselor's voice and responds quietly::  CNS:  I understand.  Perhaps someone else in that group.  And I will take your advice and speak with the Ferengi's.  Anything I should know before meeting with them?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::has suddenly become furious::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::through gritted teeth::  *CSO:  They want to speak to the Captain.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
*CNS*:  Forgive me, but did the captain not stay and talk with them as he said?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: With a shake of her head, she continues on her way to where the Ferengi were being held.::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CSO*:  Not that I noticed.  ::turns and abruptly leaves the cargo bay::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods to the security officers guarding the holodeck and pauses just outside the door.::  FCO:  Is it safe to leave this in your hands?  Being male, you will get more then I.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
CSO: What? You want me to talk to the Ferengi? 

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::walking briskly and blindly.  Still hearing the screaming of the tortured Cardassians and seeing their blood run thick on the cargo bay floor::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Has a mental picture of her mothing rolling her eyes on days that were just plain... off.  She was very tempted.  Instead, she takes a deep breath::  FCO:  Yes.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
CSO: Yeah, I suppose you're right, the Ferengi don't seem to show women the proper respect. ::grins::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::breaks into a jog::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: cryptically::  FCO:  I would prefer not to use force.  :: with another nod to the security officer, she moves to activate the door, letting Tobias go in first.::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::waves a hand at the guard, gesturing him to open the door::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::walks in::

Host Sonsaras says:
FCO: I am Chief magistrate Sonsaras of the third house of Dome. You must release us at once! ::looks irate::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
Sonsaras: Sorry, that's not my call.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::dashes though a door and finds himself in main engineering::

Host Sonsaras says:
FCO: Then place the appropriate call... sir.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
Sonsaras: First things first... The Cardassians have been telling us interesting stories.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::suddenly realizes where he is::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: notices that the CNS is in engineering he motions her to come to his office ::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Stands quietly by.  Depending on one's perspective, she could have been taken as subservient or guarding.::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
<edit he to her>

Host Sonsaras says:
FCO: I have no information on any Cardassians...

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notices the new chief making some sort of gesture at him::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
Sonsaras: They have been telling us stories about, coming under attack from a Star Fleet Vessel, being boarded, and savagely attacked and killed... Is this ringing a bell.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries to make sense of it::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CNS: Counselor, Come this way to my office

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Right. ::follows along::

Host Sonsaras says:
FCO: Then human, they must be telling the truth ::confers with another Ferengi::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::takes a deep breath and tries to pull  himself together::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CNS: Please, take a seat :: while he seats a his desk ::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
Sonsaras: The thing of it is. It doesn't make sense.  The Cardassians swear that the HUMANS attacking them, were all very short, uncommonly short in fact.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::far to agitated to sit still::  CEO:  Thanks.  I think I'll stand.  So...   you were injured?  Better now?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
<to=too>

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CNS: Oh, yes. I am better now. Thank you for asking

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: deliberately eyes the Ferengi up and down, in a way taunting the man of his measurements.::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Do you know anything about Lieutenant Garlingus' condition?

Host Sonsaras says:
::looks at the CNS with disgust:: FCO: Lieutenant... Perhaps you should contact Starfleet to find out any missions being conducted in Cardassian territory... I am but a humble businessman.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CNS: Not at the moment, I asked the doctor but they didn't give me any respond. I am also worried. My first contact with him was not good

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
Sonsaras: See, the thing is, I keep picturing people, about this short. ::holds his flat hand at the same height as Sonsaras::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Sonsaras:  Humble businessman?  What do you sell?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Yes... he... Yes.  Umm... How did you find the department when you came aboard?  Was it functioning well?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::looks at the CSO briefly, then back on Sonsaras::  Sonsaras: And were you testing them on the Cardassians?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
<<testing = your wears>>

Host Sonsaras says:
::looks at the CSO:: CSO: Well Commander, we are in business does not necessitate selling a product Far be it for a female to understand...  FCO: We are at peace with Cardassians!

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
<<forget that <<<them = your wears>>>

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CNS: So..so. Because of the attack of the Cardassians warships there was a lot of things that need to be fixed, for example: The warp engines.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  I expect we'll be at the station soon.  Get her all fixed up as good as new.  ::decides not to mention that he was briefly in charge of Engineering during the crisis::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Simply nods her head.  Her voice going soft and deadly and her eyes... ::  Sonsoras:  And you were on a station that tried to destroy a Federation ship because...

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
Sonsaras: As is the Federation.  ::moves a little closer to the Ferengi::  But between you and me, I'd just as soon throw them out my airlock as give them a hand.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
CNS. Counselor, As soon as we dock may me invite you a drink. "Romulan Ale" is my favorite but is prohibited. :: smiles ::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Says nothing more at Tobias comment.::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::calming down::  CEO:  I think you will find whatever you want on the station.   And, I could use a drink.  Several of them.

Host Sonsaras says:
::feeling extremely threatened:: FCO/CNS: Alright! what is it you want to know?

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: shakes his hand and winks and eye :: We all need a drink after all that we been through.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lets the FCO continue::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
Sonsaras: Just some truths.

Host Sonsaras says:
::cowers:: FCO/CNS: We simply wanted to make a profit! We determined that if we lured enough Federation ships here we would be able to lure the Cardassians into an all out war.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::gives the CSO a "that was easy" look:: 

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  I hope I can wait until we get to the station.   ::smiles::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
Sonsaras: What exactly, did you do?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Lifts a brow and nods for him to continue::

Host Sonsaras says:
FCO/CNS: Just think of the additional resources and weapons needed to fund another war.. so we staged a coup by both parties to blame the other... But neither of you would cooperate! So drastic measures needed to be taken.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Sonsaras:  Coup?

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
Sonsaras: You attached the Cardassian ship, butchered them!?

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: As what he says sinks more and more in along with the words of the counselor, she could feel a coldness and heat spread through her.  With control, she kept still while the number of the dead rolled around in the back of her mind.::

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: smiles too :: See you soon as we dock at the station, right now I am going to finish fixing little things of the ship because at the station they will do and extremely repairment procedures

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
Sonsaras: And what's worse, posed as Star Fleet personnel to do it?

Host Sonsaras says:
FCO/CNS: We recovered old shuttle craft and re-manufactured our merchant vessels to look like Cardassian warships. We didn't butcher anyone... we simply made it look as though we did.  space and the failure of Cardamom to recover their escape pods did the rest.

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
<add CNS>

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Thank you.  Thank you very much.  ::leaves the CEO's office::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
::looks at the CSO::  CSO: What do you think, Commander?

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: sees the CNS leaves :: Self: What a funny guy

Host Sonsaras says:
::cowers:: FCO/CSO: it was just business...

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
Sonsaras:  You did not kill any Cardassians?

CEO_LtCmdr_On says:
:: starts to work at engineering with all of his subordinates before we dock at the starbase ::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::doesn't want to think about what the Cardassian shared::

Host Sonsaras says:
CSO: i killed no one! Though... others may have.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::needs to keep his head busy with something else::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::heads for the lounge::

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Just looks at the man.::  Sonsaras:  There is a price for everything... something Ferengi's tend to forget on the other side.

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
CSO: ::whispering:: He's still involved in this, and just as guilty.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Nods, her voice for his ears alone.::  FCO:  Unless you have any more questions, I believe we have enough to turn this over to the council to deal with.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::bursts into the lounge and makes a beeline for the piano in the corner::

FCO_LTjg_Quinn says:
CSO: Agreed, Commander.

CSO_Cmd_So`tsoh says:
:: Without the courtesy of saying anything further to the Ferengi, she turns around to head out.::

Host Sonsaras says:
::shrugs:: CSO: Price is cost for profit.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sits, flips open the keyboard cover, and begins to play::

Host Sonsaras says:
<<<<< End Mission >>>>>