USS Seleya - 10412.05

"Free Trade" - Part 2

SUMMARY: So the Seleya has the Melridian ambassador on board, and they are en route to the Hiltari system. The senior staff has been called to attend a diplomatic dinner... and none of them are escaping it. Full dress uniform and best party manners are the order of the day.

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OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Walks into the Captain's mess, resplendent in his dress uniform and lets his eyes wander around the room, checking for anything out of place::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Enters the Captain's mess, tugging on the collar of his dress uniform  little::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Walks into the Captain's mess, trying not to make a mess::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
:: Still relaxing in the bath, waiting for his attendant to bring his robes::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Checks himself out in his pristine white uniform, his hair newly cut by the Bolian barber ::

CNS_Modalis says:
::sits in a quiet corner of the mess in dress uniform::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::enters the mess and looks around::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CNS: Everything all right?  You look...  disturbed.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Walks over to the XO::  XO:  So, what do you think about the Ambassador?

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Once satisfied his uniform is in place, he affixes his rank pips and centres his commbadge on his chest ::

CNS_Modalis says:
::looks up at Whittiker questioningly::  OPS: Disturbed?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: He's an ambassador, what’s more to say.

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::gets up and lets the water run off his body, then steps into the robe an attendant is holding::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Looks around the mess hall::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CNS: Something is bothering you...  and it shows a little.  The ambassador?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
XO:  SO, nothing that could be considered trouble, before or after this whole negotiations bit?

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Exits his quarters with a PADD in his hand and taps a little LCARS screen as he passes through his doorway ::

CNS_Modalis says:
::looks down and sighs a little::  OPS: A little.  I just can't get this feeling out of my head, that's all.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: Now that I never said, I said he's an ambassador, they'll always carry trouble.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: The lights dim slowly as the doors whoosh shut ::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CNS: I know the feeling.  I have it right now, as a matter of fact.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Turns the corner of the brightly lit corridor, the military grey of the walls giving him a pleasant feeling of home ::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Enters a turbolift and keys in the appropriate deck ::

CNS_Modalis says:
::nods::  OPS: Well, let's just hope we're BOTH wrong.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods::  XO:  Par for the course then.  I really need to do some research on these two races, I don’t like surprises.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Exits aforementioned turbolift, pauses in front of the Captain's mess, then enters ::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CNS: Yes, this is one of those times I would prefer to be wrong.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
:: nods to the FCO::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
:: straightens to attention when the CO enters::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Looks around the room, placing his PADD by his seat at one end of the table. ::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Nods to A'an :: FCO: Can I speak to you for a moment?

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::sees the captain walking in and nods glacially to him::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::finishes fussing with the robe and preens in the mirror for a moment, admiring himself:: Servants: I shall return after the meal. ::exits the rooms, noting the security escort of the ship there to take him to the dining room::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Stands to Attention::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Walks over to the CO::  CO: Sir?

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Lieutenant, I'm not sure whether this will come as a surprise to you or not, but I'd like you to accept the position of Second Officer

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Blinks at the CO for a second, then collects himself, hoping he doesn’t look like an Idiot::  CO:  I, yes sir, absolutely I accept.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::straightens back up::  CO:  thank you sir.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Thank you Lieutenant, an official announcement will be forthcoming.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: My congratulations in advance :: offers him his hand ::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::sweeps down the corridor, already bored with the prospect of having dinner with the pink skinned crew, but one has to do these things for one's people::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
:fights off the urge to do cartwheels and just gives a smile, and takes the CO's hand::  CO:  Thank you sir, I'll do my best.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Notices the exchange between the CO and FCO and smiles warmly at the FCO::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Move off to his seat at the table, taking a few deep breaths, taking in whats just happened::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: I'm sure you will - that's why you were chosen.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Moves away from the door and takes his seat at the table ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Finds himself a seat and sits down::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::enters the room and blinks at all the white presented to his already sensitive eyes, closes them for a moment and winces inwardly:: CO: Ah, Captain. We meet at last.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::turns and stands at rest, waiting for the Ambassador to make his way to the table::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::stands to attention as the ambassador enters::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Stands as the ambassador enters::

CNS_Modalis says:
::stands up as the ambassador enters::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Stands up, and smiles at the Ambassador ::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
AMB: Indeed, welcome. I trust your stay here so far has been satisfactory?

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::relaxes a little, his eyes darting towards Modalis::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::sniffs:: CO: It is adequate, but I would have appreciated your meeting me in person when I came on board. ::pauses a fraction:: Oh well. Its not that important.

CNS_Modalis says:
::senses Whittiker glancing at her and glances back very quickly::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Fights the urge to grimace.  Diplomats::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::avoids Modalis' look::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
AMB: I've been reading up on your system and culture.  Fascinating.  I believe your people are not given permanent names until they reach their age of ascension?

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
AMB: I apologise for the oversight, Ambassador, but I'm sure you can aware how demanding this job can be.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
AMB: Please be seated. :: gestures ::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
:: sits down and acknowledges Muir's words, then nods at Whittiker:: OPS: Indeed. Would you believe if I told you my first name was Muffy? ::gives the barest hint of a smile::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Sits after the Ambassador and CO::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
AMB: An interesting choice of names...  I didn't come across it in my research.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::takes his seat::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Takes a seat::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::sits, to one side of the ambassador::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::gives a wheezing laugh:: OPS: Neither have I! P'liiirtsh, melfarthgi.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Puts his hand over his mouth, just in time to cover the smirk that pops up with the exchange between the Ambassador and OPS::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::leans over to the Captain:: CO: I like him.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::smiles quirkily:: AMB: I believe among the Bolian people it means "warrior who will not die".  I won't enlarge on what it means to the El-Aurians.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Taps a few buttons on his UT under the table::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::ignores the insult::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::chuckles a little more::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
CO: So, Captain, introduce me to your crew, if you don't mind?

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
AMB: Well, you've already met my first officer, Commander Darklighter from Earth

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
AMB: Lieutenant A'an is my second officer and pilot from Bajor

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::nods at the Commander::

CNS_Modalis says:
::is now sat::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods at the Ambassador as well::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::acknowledges each of the crew as they are introduced::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
AMB: My counsellor, Ensign Modalis is from Betazed

CNS_Modalis says:
::nods::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
AMB: Doctor Artreides is also from Earth.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Nods::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
AMB: I myself am half trill and half human, but I grew up on the planet Vulcan, mostly.

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::blinks several eyelids:: CO: Interesting mix of cultures just in one person.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::clears his throat loudly, looking at the CO::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::looks over at Whittiker::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::looses his fight to keep from chuckling, thankfully keeping it very muffled::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
AMB: I am Dylan Whittiker, of Betazed.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::looks at A'an in the corner of his eye::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::nods gravely at Whittiker, then reaches out to balance himself against the table::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::recollects himself quickly::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
AMB: Ambassador! are you all right?

Host AMB_SssThs says:
OPS: Yes, thank you. I must be fatigued.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: nods ::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Eyes narrow, rises half from his seat, looking from the ambassador to the doctor::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
AMB: And you're already familiar with my Operations Officer, I assume.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Looks at the ambassador then over to A'an the back again::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
CO: Yes, we spoke before I came on board. OPS: Delighted to see the person in person.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
AMB: Thank you.  It's not often i get that kind of response out of people.

CNS_Modalis says:
::glances over at Whittiker in alarm::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Sits back down, still looking a little concerned::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::darts and exploratory glance at Modalis:: ~~~CNS: Anything?~~~

Host AMB_SssThs says:
ACTION: Suddenly the Ambassador stands up, knocking over the chair, clawing at his throat.

CNS_Modalis says:
::trying to suppress her surprise::  ~~~OPS: He's not well~~~

Host AMB_SssThs says:
All: Orgatilahima!

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Jumps to his feet::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CMO: Doctor!  He's choking!  AMB: Kess' lessu.  neg hafte?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Jumps to his feet, reaching out to take hold of the ambassador::  CMO:  Doctor!

CNS_Modalis says:
::looks at the ambassador in shock::

Host AMB_SssThs says:
::drops forward onto the table, very dead::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Runs over to the Ambassador::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Gets his tricorder out and starts to scan him::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CNS: I wish we had been wrong.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CO: Captain I need to speak with you.  Alone.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: He's more than a little dead. ::frowns and begins resuscitation procedures::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::looks at the captain::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Looks at the Security personnel at the door::  Security:  You two, secure this room!  You two, head to the ambassadors quarters and secure them as well.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Gets up from his seat ::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
*Bridge* Muir to Bridge, take us back to the Ambassador's home planet.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Is it really that important?

CNS_Modalis says:
::her eyes dart from person to person as they all take in the full horror of the situation::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CO: Captain...  Yes.

Host AMB_SssThs says:
<Bridge duty officer> *CO*: Aye, sir.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Gives up as the ambassador fails to respond::

AMB_SssThs is now known as SM-Lyon.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
CMO: Find out what happened, let me know if you find any evidence of foul play.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
XO: Will do, sir.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Move to the Mess anteroom, and signals for the ensign to follow him ::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
CO/XO:  Sirs, given the limited contact we've had with him, its very likely the cause of this is within the Ambassadors ante rage.  Should we have Security secure them as well?

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Yes, Mr. Whittiker?

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Follows the CO into the anteroom, closing the door behind them::

Host SM-Lyon says:
<ante rage = entourage>

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
*Med Tech*: This is CMO Atreides, we have a corpse in the Captain's mess. Move him to sickbay and I will deal with it once I've changed into something more appropriate. ::Turns to leave the mess for his quarters::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CO: Captain.  ::pause:: his final word translates as "treason".  we may have someone from his world aboard who wished to kill him.  OF course, depending on what was used, we don't know when it was actually administered.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
FCO: Have security wait outside the ambassadors quarters.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CO: So it may be someone on the ship, or someone on his homeworld.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
XO:  Aye sir.  their securing the Ambassadors quarters as we speak.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Enters his quarters and starts to change, while muttering something::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Perhaps a poison has been used...

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::moves over to the FCO and lowers his voice:: FCO: Lets keep this contained, security are to only tell the entourage that at this time they can not be allowed to leave their quarters, make it look routine.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Realises he forgot to close the door and closes it before someone passes his quarters::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
Ops: Relay your information to Darklighter.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Exits the room ::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CO: I believe that is what Implied.  For a change, we seem to be thinking along the same lines.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
XO: Understood.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: A word, Commander?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::looks over at the captain and nods:: CO: Yes sir.

CNS_Modalis says:
::sits back in her seat, trying to work out the implications of what has happened here::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::moves over to the captain::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Moves over to the two security personnel, and sends teams to the entourage members quarters, with express orders to keep things quite::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Moves towards the CNS:: CNS: You know, just as I think I’m starting to make some headway with him...  never mind.  Any ideas?  Beyond the obvious of course?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Leaves his quarters, now wearing his normal uniform and lab coat::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::moves over to Modalis and Whittiker, joining in the cluster, but just listening for now::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: I want you to start a full investigation, but we are heading back to this ambassador's homeworld now, I want them to be involved in our findings.

CNS_Modalis says:
::shakes her head::  OPS: Nothing.  Although it's probably because the other Melridians are still unaware that the ambassador is dead.

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
XO: Take charge down here, I'm going to go inform Starfleet.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Sickbay.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CNS: Nothing like one of them was expecting him to be dead?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir.

CNS_Modalis says:
OPS: No.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
CNS: That would appear to rule them out.  But we can't be too sure.  We can never be too sure....

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Enters Sickbay::

Host CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Exits the room and heads towards the Bridge ::

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Leans forward::  CNS:  You said earlier that you felt something odd from the group.  Could you tell if it coming from them in general, or from one of them specifically?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Looks at the corpse on a slab in the morgue::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
FCO/CNS: I have to go briefly.

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
::Walks to the XO:: XO: Did the captain brief you on what I told him?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::turns to the crew:: All: Lose the dress uniforms and report to the bridge, CNS: Counselor, i'll be needing your talents for when we question the ambassador's entourage, FCO: Keep us on coarse to the ambassador's home planet, OPS: When we arrive in orbit inform the local police of the situation, All: Questions?

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
::Nods at Whittiker::

CNS_Modalis says:
XO: Aye, sir.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Gets his tricorder out and starts his preliminary analysis::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
OPS: NO, but walk with me, you can fill me in. ::exits the mess::

CNS_Modalis says:
FCO: Nothing specific, sir.  It's more of a ....a. general murk.  I can't label it any other way, sir.

FCO_Lt_Aan says:
XO:  Understood.  ::Nods at the Counsellor and heads out to this quarters to change::

OPS_Ens_Whittiker says:
:;Follows the XO, filling him in on what the ambassador said::

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