Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Kraken NCC 75712
SD 11311.07 - Mission 61 

Starring: 
Andrew James 		as Ship Manager (SM)

Rob Wright 		as [CO] Captain A'an Selzah
Aoibhe Ní 		as [XO] Commander Kesh' Suder
Einar Sigurðsson	as [CEO] Lieutenant Tony Adalberto
Sophie Wakeling 	as [OPS] Ensign Torel Alena
CJ Short 		as [CNS] Councellor N'Gai Sek
James Greenman	as [CMO] Commander Kymar Dremel
	
Absent:

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Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Leaves his ready room, a plan forming.::  *CMO*: A'an to Kymar, has Mr. Leitao been beamed aboard yet for his examination?

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::finished collecting the last of his biological scans, confirming with the ship database that there's enough data for a full crime scene reconstruction before hitting his comm badge:: *Kraken*: Commander Kymar to the Kraken.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::bumps his head into the bulkhead and swears::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
@ ::hits his comm badge:: *CO*: I'm just about to ask the same question, Captain. I've completed my scans on the surface.

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
*CEO*: Commander Adalberto?

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
*CMO*: Alright, we'll get the ball rolling on that. Return to the Kraken and met me in my ready room, there’s a few things I want to go over with you before you begin.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
@::does a final sweep of the entranceway to the bedroom::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::gets entangled in a mess of ODN relays and:: *CNS*: What?

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
@*CO*: Understood, Captain. I'll speak with you shortly, Kymar out.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Walks onto the bridge and takes her station::

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
*CEO*: When you get a moment, could you please come to my office?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
*CNS*: I don't want to be rude...but who is this?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
Self: Damnit! ::pulls the wires lose and stands up::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
@::snaps her tricorder shut audibly, getting CMO's attention:: CMO: I have everything here.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
@ ::hits his comm badge and turns to the Investigator:: Ri: Thank you for letting us perform our own survey of the crime scene, and apologies again for any insult or inconvenience. We'll get out of your hair.

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
*CEO*: Apologies; this is Counsellor Sek.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::nods:: *CNS*: Fine, I'll be right over.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS:  Once Dr. Kymar and Commander Suder are aboard, please join us in my ready room.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
@::nods to Kesh:: XO: Same, I’ll be returning to run some tests on the Lieutenant.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
@ ::breaths a sigh of relief that CMO managed to string a series of tactful words together::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
Mac: Take over here until I return.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::picks up a repair kit and heads for the nearest Turbolift::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
CO: Yes Captain

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
@ CMO: I'll return with you, unless Investigator Ri has anything further to show us? ::turns to Ri::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS: Oh, and contact the surface and have Mr. Leitao transported aboard for the Doctors medical examination.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Monitors the life signs of Suder and Kymar on the sensors, ready to inform them of the meeting when they return aboard::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
@::gives the XO a nod before hitting his comm badge again:: *OPS*: Commander Kymar to the Kraken, two to beam up.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::arrives at the Counsellor’s office and rings the chime::

CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: Enter.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::walks inside the sparsely decorated office and lifts his engineering kit:: CNS: What can I do you for, Counsellor?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
*CMO* Acknowledged.  Prepare for transport.  And the Captain has asked me to join you in the ready room when you return

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::motions to the chair in front of his desk:: CEO: Have a seat, Mr. Adalberto. May I call you Tony?

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Turns and walks back into his ready room, Thinking over his plan and the possible consequences.::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
@::nods to himself:: *OPS*: Thank you, Ensign.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
@ ::frowns:: CMO: The Captain asked her to join you? For what?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: Almost everyone does.....this isn't an engineering call, is it?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::sits down warily:: CNS: I know for a fact that my next scheduled counselling session is....well it's not today.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
@::glances over at the XO:: XO: I'm...not entirely sure. I'm assuming it has something to do with Leitao's time on board the Kraken.

Host Andrew says:
@ACTION: The Away Team is beamed up.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
@ CMO: Hm, maybe. ::beams::

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::shakes his head lightly:: CEO: Starfleet has decided that your normal counselling schedule is inadequate, in light of recent events. It's the main reason I've been assigned to the ship.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::re-materialises back on board the Kraken, stepping down off the pad and turning to the XO:: XO: We'll have to find out. I'll let you know if it's anything important. ::gives her the briefest of smiles before walking out, checking his kit and stepping into the TL:: TL: Bridge.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::puts the kit away:: CNS: So I guess that means I can't reschedule, eh?

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::steps off the transporter pad after the CMO, easing her way down the step, her leg starting to protest::: Transporter Chief: Thank you, crewman. ::makes her way slowly out::

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: Given that you were available enough to come and fix something in the counsellor’s office, I assume you weren't in the middle of anything your department couldn't handle.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Sees that the AT has safely transported aboard, and so makes her way to the RR after giving control of OPS to a different officer::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::if he knew he was going to be stuck here today, he'd have prepared Mac to call with a fake warp core implosion::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: Not this minute, no.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Nods to Torel as she walks into the ready room and motions to one of the chairs.::  OPS: Have a seat, we'll start as soon as the Doctor arrives.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::steps into the Turbolift and leans against a wall, sighed deeply:: TL: Bridge

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::stops off the TL and down onto the bridge, making his way to the Ready Room, catching the door before it closes and nodding to Torel and A'an::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Gives a small smile, and takes a seat, glancing around the room::

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: First, let me make a few things clear: nothing said in this room will ever be heard by others without your explicit permission. Starfleet will not have access to the specifics of any of our talks. This is a place for you to vent, Tony; something I think this crew could use.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO:  Doctor, welcome back.  Find anything at the scene?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: I've heard this spiel with a dozen counsellors over my career, care to get started then?

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::wonders briefly if she could take a second and sit on the carpet, but figures she'd have more difficulty standing back up again with her leg so tired, and it wouldn't be worth it.::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::shakes his head and slips into a seat next to Torel:: CO: Nothing. I'll give the Renmin one thing, they're thorough, that place was picked clean and only the minimum amount of contamination was present. The evidence lines up as they say, so far.

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::smiles some:: CEO: Tell me about Captain A'an.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: He's the Captain of this vessel, Bajoran, thick headed, arrogant, mostly competent.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::exits onto the bridge and makes her way down to the CO's seat, seeing it vacant. Looks around::

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: Arrogant?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Watches Kymar closely as he gives his update::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: Very. Guess it comes with the job.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::turns and sits in the CO's seat::

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: Give me an example.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::sighs::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: Counsellor, I didn't come here to berate my Captain. He and I don't always get along, but he's the Captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: Care to move on?

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: No, I don't. Give me an example.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::stabs... ::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Nods and sits silent for a second, then stand and moves to the front of the desk, arms crossed.::  CMO/OPS:  Something doesn't...feel right about this crime.  Everything points to Leitao, it's a glut of evidence against him and that's what doesn’t feel right.  Nothing is ever that cut and dry, at least not in my experience.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::...her finger into the console on the side of the CO's seat:::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
CO: You suspect a frame?

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::reads over the relevant local laws that pertain to this case as she bites her lip gently::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::leans forward:: CNS: He creates elaborate plans without discussing them with his crew, sometimes they work out. That good enough for you?

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods slowly, listening to the Captain:: CO: I agree with you. But it's quite possible that Leitao suffered some sort of mental breakdown, blacked out and acted through a vicious subconscious fantasy. It's either that, or he was framed, the evidence fits both. Whoever did this didn't care if they were caught.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS:  I don't know, but my gut's telling me some-thing’s been missed and we need to find it.  Unfortunately, the locals have already convicted and sentenced Mr. Leitao and they aren’t going to welcome our interference.  We need something potent to reopen the investigation and that’s going to take drastic measures.

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: Why do you think he doesn't discuss them?

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO/OPS:  Which brings me to why I'm speaking to the two of you...

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: I don't think anything.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Waits for the point, thinking it'll be sharp and most likely painful::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::raises an eyebrow slightly, feeling sure he knows where this is going::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::accepts a PADD from a passing Crewman, examines it briefly, before signing off on it:: Crewman: And get me a raktajino.

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::laughs softly, picking up a padd:: CEO: You don't like the Captain very much, do you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: No I don't. ::doesn't laugh:: Now, move on.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO: Doctor, once Mr. Leitao is on board the Kraken, we need to keep him here as long as possible.  I need you to pull out every trick you can find to lengthen the time of his stay.  In addition I want you and Mr. Adalberto to set up an Encephalographic polygraph scan.

Host Andrew says:
<Crewman> XO: Make it yourself. ::walks into the turbolift and the doors close behind him::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::stays silent, raises an eyebrow and looks into the crewman's personnel file::

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: No. Tell me why you don't like the Captain. Arrogant and thick-headed aren't answers; be specific, Tony.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods slowly:: CO: I can do that, although I don't want to push our luck with the authorities here. They gave us an hour, they will complain when it goes over that. I intend to do a full work up and it'll take as long as it takes, but at some point the Renmin government is going to push.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: It's all in my written report to Starfleet, you know why. I know why you're asking me these questions, I've already been relieved of my duties as second officer because I dared speak out against him.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO:  I want to know if he's telling the truth, or at least he thinks he is.  That would go a long way to proving something other than simple guilt, be it framed or a mental breakdown.

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: Are you sure that's why?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Continues to listen, awaiting her orders::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CO: From what I’ve glimpsed of the Counsellor's interview, he blacked out during that period. He may not remember anything without some deeper psychological probing.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Smirks.:: CMO: Actually, when I negotiated his release to the Kraken, I was a little...ambiguous about the time we would need, but you're right, we won't have long.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: That, or he just doesn't like me either.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::smirks::

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::grins slightly at the Captain's ambiguous time::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::makes a note to send Crewman Whatsit to see the CNS and the CMO at the end of his shift. That kind of moodiness can't go unexamined... thoroughly. And repeatedly... weekly if need be::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS: Which brings me to you Lieutenant...and this is the part that I'm reluctant to ask for.

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: You're right. I've read this ship's logs. I've seen the conflicts, and I've noticed a pattern of behaviour. You and your former Chief Tactical Officer have made a habit of questioning the Captain, but have you given much thought as to when these questions were posed?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Grimaces slightly at the introduction to the request::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: They were posed at the exact minute they mattered, Counsellor. Lives were in jeopardy, and he made the wrong call.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::leans forward slightly, glancing between the Captain and Torel:: CO/OPS: I'm going to be honest and say that at the moment, all signs point to Lieutenant Leitao. Unless he was cloned, or security footage doctored and DNA evidence placed, he's the only one who could have done it. Mainly I will be looking for some evidence of DNA tampering when he arrives on board.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: But I don't expect Starfleet's lapdog to see it that way, and that's why I handed in my second officer's mug and went quietly back below decks.

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::narrows his eyes slightly, his slitted eyes sharpening a little::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: Oh I'm sorry, did I offend you?

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS: I'd like you to scan Leitao mentally, try to find any evidence of his mental state.  Look for anything to explain this.  I know it's asking a lot, even immoral to some extent, but we're out of time.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: My personal opinion has no relevance in this matter, I am no longer in a position to countermand the Captain in any decision and I don't plan to be again.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::Pulls herself out of the comfiest chair on the ship and gets her own coffee, ruminating over the situation they have been placed in and what they can do to resolve it::

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: You can't be wrong, can you, Mr. Adalberto?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Closes her eyes, and sighs a little::  CO: I'm not sure how well I can acquiesce to that Captain

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::looks past the furry Counsellor:: CNS: I've been wrong many times over, Counsellor. Hundreds have died because I was wrong....::looks back at him:: But I also know when I'm right.

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: Do you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: Do you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::digs his fingernails into the armrest of the chair as he thinks back to the frozen innocents vented into space::

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::sips her raktajino and returns to her... the CO's seat, settling down again with a sigh::

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: I know that 'right' and 'wrong' are often fallacies, things we tell ourselves to justify our behaviour. You are mad at the Captain for risking lives, but give no thought to the risk you bring those same lives by refusing to even try and work with your Captain during a crisis. It doesn't occur to you that a crew working together in the 'wrong' direction has a better chance of surviving than a crew that won't work together at all. It doesn't occur to you that the Captain doesn't explain his plans because he's having to think on the fly. ::he waves the padd around:: Have you noticed the situations you've been in? It's a miracle this ship has survived at all.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS: I know....and its not without discomfort that I suggest it, but we're up against it and I'm at a loss for any other course of action.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS/CMO: There's one more thing...and feel free to refuse because the consequences could be severe.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: I know all too well, but when he won't even tell his first officer of his plans, which could kill every single person on board.....would you sit idly by? Well I guess you would, sitting behind a desk and judging others is pretty easy.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::looks up at the Bajoran man with a slight frown on his face:: CO: Captain...What are your plans if it turns out Leitao is guilty?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Wishes that Suder was in the room with her, as she would understand her trepidation at entering another's mind::  CO: Only if it's not by force Captain.  I will not enter his mind if he is unwilling to be read

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: How often have you asked him what his plans were, and how often have you simply assumed they were bad and refused to follow orders?

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CEO: I asked. He didn't answer. I made a judgement call.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS/CMO:  If we find he is guilty, then we abide.  IF we find evidence of tampering or another explanation of what happened....I have no intention of returning him to the local authorities.  If he was framed, then the parties responsible will move to eliminate him and I won't allow that, no matter what diplomatic disaster could occur.

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: You made the wrong call.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: That's not for you to decide, COUNSELOR.

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: I made a judgement call.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::snickers::

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: Touché.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: You weren't there, you can't know.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS: I understand, and I agree.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::taps his fingers on the desk idly:: CO: I'd advise caution there, Captain. If it turns out there is evidence of his innocence, and it's concrete, the Renmin authorities will reopen the case. They seem like fair, if rushed, people. If it turns out they won't...I'd suggest we contact the Federation Diplomatic Corps and advise extradition. It may be worth doing that anyway, at least he would be with his own kind.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO:  I'm more than willing to go through channels if at all possible doctor, but if I'm forced to choose between doing what’s right and politics, well....

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::sips her coffee, eyes glancing towards the Ready Room::

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::sets the padd down:: CEO: Tony... I'm not saying you didn't have reason to question the Captain's orders. But there is a point where you need to stop questioning, and do your job. Worst-case scenario, you're in a much better position to correct the Captain's mistakes at your post than when relieved. As for what I do or don't know... ::flips Tony a padd with his own personnel record on it:: I've seen yours. It's only fair you see mine.

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
CO: I understand your reasoning, Captain, but the relationship between the Federation and Renmin may not be worth the life of one man. All I can hope is that we won't have to make that call.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
CNS: Honestly, Counsellor. I don't care to. I'm not here to befriend you, we've had our talk. It doesn't seem to be going anywhere.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::Stands up::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
CO: But if the Doctor says the case appears to have been fairly investigated, surely the route for both right and politics is the same

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO/OPS: I will take full responsibility for what occurs, but I want you to know there may be consequences should this turn out to be more than it appears, that what I wanted to prepare you for....and I don't think I have to say this doesn’t leave this room.

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
CEO: The first one rarely does. I'll call on you again soon, Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::walks out of the office, leaving his kit and storms for the Turbolift::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS:  Appearances are rarely the truth Lieutenant, at least in my experience.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::Wonders at the odd vibes she's sensing from OPS and from CO:: Self: Hm.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
::takes a deep breath:: TL: Main engineering!

CMO_Cmdr_Kymar says:
::nods:: CO: Understood, Captain. ::glances towards Torel::

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
::smiles an odd, satisfied smile, and taps his combadge:: *XO*: Commander Suder, this Counsellor Sek.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
CO: Captain, I don't think it's fair of you to make us follow that.  How can we investigate properly without using further resources.

CEO_LtCmdr_Adalberto says:
TL: Belay that!.....holodeck one.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
CO: And there are certain crew members with whom full secrecy may not be possible

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::raises an eyebrow, but keeps her focus on the Ready Room:: *CNS*: Counsellor. What can I do for you? ::leans to the side of the Big Chair and sips her coffee::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS:  No, it isn't, but we're short on time and this situation is far too delicate, not to mention the fewer people involved the better.  To be honest, if I could avoid it I wouldn't have involved the two of you.

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
*XO*: I would like to schedule a time to talk. When would be most convenient for you?

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS:  You need to make as powerful an effort to maintain the secrecy of this...for their sake as well as ours.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Shakes her head slightly:: CO: I can only promise to do my best.  But it may not be enough.

Host XO_Cmdr_Suder says:
::ponders:: *CNS*: I can be down to you shortly, if that suits? My place is on the bridge til the Captain returns. ::keeps her attention on the Ready Room::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS: I have faith in your resolve Lieutenant.

Host CNS_NGai_Sek says:
*XO*: Certainly.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CMO/OPS:  Alright, let's find the truth.

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