Host SM-Lyon says:
USS Seleya - 10506.12

"What the...?" - Part 10

SUMMARY: Deleah is coming to visit the Seleya. Talks with the Exec seems to be the order for the day, and the Captain should be done with the Federation Council deliberations being relayed to him.

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Host SM-Lyon says:
ACTION: The CEO works with Deleah to get her avatar activated, the procedure almost complete.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
::Sitting at the helm, monitoring the Seleya and the Phoenix, waiting for Deleah's avatar to arrive.::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
::Sitting at her station::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Head inside a junction, tinkering with a connection::  Deleah: Okay, so what's left

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::In the turbo lift on his way to the bridge::

Host Deleah says:
@CEO: Last thing will be to power up the actual body. Its in storage compartment 56, aft of the command deck.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Exits the TL and walks out onto the bridge::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Standing in the summit lounge sipping a cup of coffee::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Crawls out:: Deleah: Alright then, I'll be right back. ::Walks off towards the command deck::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
::Turns to the CNS::  CNS:  Feeling a little more at ease?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Sighs as he closes a comm channel that was patched through to Earth and Vulcan, then takes a last sip of the cold coffee on his desk, wondering why he's drinking the stuff ::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Nods at the people in sight::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
FCO: Sir.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Gets up and streches, placing his used bup on the replicator pad, not even pausing as it is disassembelled.::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Arriving on the command deck, accesses the storage compartments, scrolling over to number fifty-six:: Self: Here it is. ::opens the compartment::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Picks up a PADD and reads over the systems status report, then fastens up his uniform jacket ::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CNS:  You seemed a little distressed during the meeting.

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: The CEO sees an android, looking exactly as the image on the screen.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Exits the ready room, wondering if he looks as tired as he feels ::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Surveys the bridge, then moves up to the Command Chair ::

Host Deleah says:
@CEO: Do you like it? My engineers back home did a great job.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
::Turns and notices the CO:  ALL:  Captain on the bridge.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Slightly startled by the android body inside, takes out a tricorder and scans for an activation mechanism:: Deleah: Yeah, it's incredible.... I wish I had more time to study it, my people haven't had much experience with androids. ::Pauses, looking over his tricorder readings::  Deleah:  So, how do we activate it?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Glances at the padd in his hand and takes another sip of his coffee::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Looks at the Captain then back down at his PADD::

Host Deleah says:
@::The image smiles:: CEO: Behind the left ear is a small pressure pad. Press that.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Nods at the FCO :: FCO: Commander. :: Smiles ::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Reaches behind the ear and presses the button:: Deleah: Alright...

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: The android takes a moment to open her eyes, then blinks.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*CEO* Muir to Nadex, status report.

Host Deleah says:
@::The android answers:: CEO: Perfect. Thank you. ::Nods at her image on the screen, which nods back::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CO:  The brass is done with you I take it?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@::Steps back, tapping his badge:: *CO*: We've just gotten the avatar working, sir.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*CEO*: Excellent work, Ensign. Beam it over to the Seleya as soon as possible.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@*CO*: Aye sir, Nadex out. ::taps his badge:: Deleah: Ready to go?

Host Deleah says:
@CEO: By all means, whenever you are ready.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CNS: Report to Transporter Room 1 and escort Deleah's avatar to the Observation Lounge.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
@*Transporter Cheif*:  Nadex to Seleya, two to beam up. ::Pauses:: Energize.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
CO: Sir.  ::Gets up and makes her way to the Turbolift::

Host Deleah says:
ACTION: Nadex and Deleah disappear only to reappear moments later on the Seleya, a swirl of blue sparkles.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
TL: Transporter Room 1.

Host Deleah says:
CEO: Amazing! Matter transportation? I thought it was only theory!

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Brushes himself off::  Deleah: Apparantly we could both learn things from each other. Welcome aboard the Federation Starship Seleya. I'm sure the brass will be here momentarily to give you a proper welcome.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
::Enters the Transporter room::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*XO*: Report to the Observation Lounge. Counselor Modalis and Deleah will be there shortly. I trust you have no questions about the mission briefing?

Host Deleah says:
::Smiles plreasantly at Nadex::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
Deleah:  Deleah?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
::Looks at her in surprise and pleasure::

Host Deleah says:
CNS: Yes indeed. Its good to meet you in person at last.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Turns and walks to the door:: *CO*:  On my way.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
Deleah: Likewise.  I've been ordered to escort you to the observation lounge.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Stepping down off the pad:: Deleah: Well, I'll let you get on with your tour. ::Turning:: CNS: Sir, I'll report to engineering if that's alright?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Takes a seat an an empty station::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
CEO: Of course.  Deleah: If you'll follow me?  ::Extends a hand to the door::

Host Deleah says:
::Nods at Nadex again:: CEO: Thank you for all your help. ::Walks out into the corridor, waiting for Roalla to lead the way::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Waits for CNS and Deleah to exit, places his phaser back in the storage locker, then leaves himself, heading down the corridor and into the TL:: Computer: Engineering.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Steps out onto the bridge and begins to walk towards the observation lounge::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
::Leads Deleah to the Turbolift::  TL: Bridge.

Host Deleah says:
::Looks around as they walk:: CNS: Impressive ship. Tritanium bulkheads, bioneural gelpacks... and she looks good from space.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
::Nods at the XO as he passes and turns to the CO:  CO:  I dont suppose the brass has informed you of anything in regards to Deleah, have they sir?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: How's sickbay?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
Deleah: Not unlike yourself.  ::smiles::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: Quiet at the moment sir, a lot quieter with Clint gone.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: They barely know what to think at the moment. I've been pushing them for a swift decision, but they refuse to be rushed. :: Shrugs :: Politicians!

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: That's excellent news for me, but I do hope you're finding ways of keeping yourself busy?

Host Deleah says:
::Gives a little chuckle:: CNS: I'm just the product of years and years of training.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
::Enters the bridge with Deleah::  Deleah: It's also the personality that makes beauty, not just the outer hull. ::smiles::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: Always am, going through a list of thinsg we need to order, thought I'd come up here...Thought I'd check up on the place and catch a glimpse of our visitor.

Host Deleah says:
::Nods at Roalla's compliment:: CNS: That is true for all things. ::Looks around the bridge, nodding as she notes the various systems:: And this design makes sense to me.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: I can imagine she's intriguing to you... a physical entity locked into a machine... it seems to imply unlimited life.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: It may do, but who'd want to live forever?

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
Deleah: I'll show you through to the Observation lounge.  Please come with me.  ::leads the way::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
::Notices Modalis and Deleah enter the bridge, turns and watches as they pass.::

Host Deleah says:
::Follows Roalla, nodding pleasantly at the crew they pass::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: Enough people. Have you ever heard of the Baku mission a few years ago?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: I'm not familiar with it Sir.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Steps off the TL and down the corridor into main engineering, turning the corner into his office, setting himself down into his chair:: Self:  Home sweet home. ::Relaxes for a moment::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: A group of Ex-Admirals betrayed the principles of the Federation for the promise of eternal youth.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: It's a powerful motivator for some people, especially the older ones.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: I'm sure it can be, if they haven't achieved anything worthwhile...

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
::Nods at the CO's story::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
::Enters the Observation Lounge with Deleah::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: I remember a line from an old Earth movie, about all those who have power fearing only losing it.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: Sounds about right.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Turns as he hears the door open::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
XO: Commander Darklighter, this is Deleah.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: Life is the ultimate expression of power in a certain sense, and death implies utter helplessness. The same principle applies, for some. Who are we to judge?

Host Deleah says:
XO: Commander, a pleasure to meet you in person. ::moves closer to shake his hand::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: True, but I can see it getting terribly pointless, even if you have all the power in the world, it seems very dark, a dark side so to speak...

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
Deleah: Likewise ::Takes her hand and shakes it::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
Deleah: Please have a seat.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CMO:  Were all a little dark inside doctor, and a good thing too.  Sometime we need it.

Host Deleah says:
::Smiles:: XO: Thank you. ::settles into one of the chairs around the table.::

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
FCO: Sadly.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Waits for Modalis to sit and then takes his seat::

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
::Sits::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: It seems rather boring - where's the challenge?

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: I don't know, I'm pretty boring myself but I know a few people who seem to disagree with me.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CO/CMO:  well, thats all due to perspective.  My human friends used to say "The grass is always greener on the other side."

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Settles into his seat:: Deleah: Ok, we've been asking you alot of questions and you've been very patiant with us with restoring you full control of the pheonix, for this i'd like to personally thank you, and now i believe it's your turn to ask us the questions.

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
::Accesses his console and opens up a new programming routine, entering in a few commands:: Computer: Store this program in active memory under filename Nadex-Zero... and restrict access to Captain Muir, Commander Darklighter and myself.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Nods::

Host Deleah says:
::Smiles slightly:: XO: Indeed... but you know my most pressing one. When will I have control of the rest of my systems?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO/CMO: Or the hair is never grayer on the eternally young

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: Well, it wouldn't be if you're made of metal. A high price to pay for eternal youth if you ask me.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
::Shakes his head::  CO:  Nothing is forever sir.  Not cities, planets, the Borg, the Q...eventually, were all dust.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
Deleah: I'm sorry to say at this time i don't know, it's not my decision to make.

Host Deleah says:
XO: And that is the answer I expected to hear. I take it beaurocracy is grinding its slow wheels again? Your superiors don't know what to make of me... just know one thing, Commander, and you can tell your superiors... I will not sit around and wait for you to decide my fate.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: But imagine the advatages it brings.  She could travel the entire galaxy if she wished.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Don't mention the Q. It has the awful habit of making them appear.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: And fall ito the hands of anyone who'd find her technology useful.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
::Smirks a little::  CO:  Ehh, petty is as petty does.  If they've got nothing better to do...

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
Deleah: I understand your frustration Deleah, but to tell you the truth now you may not know this but you are from the gamma quadrent correct?

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
*CO*: Nadex to Captain Muir. Sir, I've... got something for you. ::Pauses:: Well, if you'll open file Nadex-Zero in read only mode, you should understand my meaning.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CO:  besides, the way I understand it, only one of them even cares enough to mess with humans.

Host Deleah says:
XO: Yes, a far corner of the Gamma Quadrant.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
Deleah: Would you know of the Founders?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: They rarely have anything better to do...

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Pauses as the Comm comes through ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Glances at Modalis::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Opens the file::

Host Deleah says:
::Tilts her head to one side, a small frown as she accesses information:: XO: Not really. We were exploring outward from this galaxy past the Rim.  I was the only one to head the opposite direction.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
*CEO*: Interesting.  Again excellent work Ensign Nadex, you're on a roll today.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
::Transfers the data to a PADD and passes it to the FCO::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
::Takes the PADD and reads::

CEO_Ens_Nadex says:
*CO*: Thank you sir. I... should hope it does not become necessary to activate the file, but I will keep it active just in case. Nadex out. ::taps his badge::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: The data contains protocolls the Seleya can use to "inadvertantly" break the connection between Deleah and the avatar, in an emergency ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
Deleah: I see, but you obviously know of them, or you wouldn't of said "not really".

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
::Closes the PADD and hands it back to the CO, nodding his understanding::

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Hands it to the CMO, interested in his reaction ::

Host Deleah says:
XO: I know of them, I did pass through that area of space, but my race have never had any dealings with them.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Looks at the code in the PADD::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
Deleah: I see, what of the Vorta or the Jem Hedar?

Host Deleah says:
XO: Commander, all I know of them is the communications I intercepted while I was travelling. With no crew, I had to be extra careful... being boarded is a glaring reality.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: Well, cutting off the connection between the android and her isn't killing her, but it's still unethical in a sense as we've totally restricted her movement... With that said, if she presents a threat I'd have no problem with you using it, but wouldn't it just make her angry and desperate? Does she have engine control? ::Raises an eyebrow::

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CMO:  Not that I'm aware of.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
:: Blinks at the CMO, suprised that the Lieutenant verbalised these subroutines, but aware that Deleah probably can't hear them ::

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
Deleah: I'm sorry to ask you more questions but please understand, I know how you feel.  Your in a different part of space.  You lost control of your very body, then were taken over by Pakleds, only to be freed from the Pakleds but still denied your freedom, denied control of your own body.  But if I can just ask you to see it from our point of view.  We're sent out to invesigate reports of a giant pheonix, we find you, a person whos method of movement alone can destroy a planet,  Please understand,  I'm not trying to guilt you, so bare with me,  We then discover your from the Gamma quadrant and your mission is classified,  The gamma quadrant, the same place the Founders, the Vorta and Jem'hedar formed under one banner with a simple mission, wipe out the alpha quadrant, mainly the Federation, and here we come across a being from the same quadrant who in the blink of an eye ::Points out the window:: could wipe all these ships and station out of existence in one fell swoop.  Now you see why we are cautious to returning full control to you.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
CMO: It's just... a precaution, Lieutenant. We'll decide if we need to use it how and why it will be used.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
CO: Of course.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Looks at the Captain and the FCO::

Host Deleah says:
::Looks at Darklighter for a moment:: XO: Commander, the reason my mission is classified is purely the fact that the existance of my race depends on all of us out there.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
FCO: Would be a shame if she panicked and used them.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CMO:  Though I did suggest that doing so might placate her and go a long way towards alleviating her angziety.

CMO_LtJg_Atreides says:
::Nods in agreement:: FCO: Possibly.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO, CMO: I understand your concerns, but it's an unacceptable risk at the moment.

Host Deleah says:
XO: As for the destructive capabilities of my engines... yours are just as devastating if fired up inside the gravity well of a planet. ::Smiles:: Yes, Commander, I've scanned your ship and I know how your technology works. So you can tell your superiors that as much as you trust your pilots to clear a planet's gravity well before engaging engines, so I have been trained to do that. I don't have any alliances with your enemies, my people have an enemy of their own. As a matter of fact, I don't even know if they are still alive and if I am the last one.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
::Nods:: CO:  I understand.  My only concern is the effect this will have on any kind of long term relationship with her race.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
CO:  Theres a lot we could learn from them, and they us.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
Deleah: Who are your enemy?

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Sits back:: Deleah: I'm not going to dispute our engines, it's very true, I'm just trying to let you see why we are so cautious with returning full control to you,  As for the message I'll gladly pass it on, as we know it was the Pakleds who fired up your engines.

Host Deleah says:
CNS: The one who is all of our enemy. Death. And to us, its being offered in the form of a centuries old enemy, one that is sending its creations to kill all of my people.

CNS_LtJG_Modalis says:
Deleah: Do they have a name?

Host Deleah says:
::Pauses a moment:: XO: Commander, I can be back at my home planet in less time than you think. The only reason it took so long for me to make the trip was the fact that I was looking for allies, and one can't meet others if you go directly from point A to B.

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: I agree. Any course of action here has risks, the Federation Council believes this is the one with the least opportunity cost.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Sits forward:: Deleah: And thats why I'm sorry i had to ask you those questions, if I didn't, someone else would of, but on the subject thats just arrised, are you being hunted?

Host Deleah says:
CNS: We call it, the Darkness... because that is what it craves. And we're between it, and the rest of this area of the universe.

FCO_LtCmdr_Aan says:
::Nods and smiles slightly::  CO:  I'm not much of a poitician or diplomate sir, so I'll defer to my betters on this.

Host Deleah says:
XO: I don't think it knows I'm in this part of the universe, but the possibility always exists.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Looks at Modalis then at Deleah:: Deleah: Did you flee your homeworld to escape the darkness?

CO_Capt_Muir says:
FCO: Some would argue that this isn't a case of politics - it's a simple case of right and wrong. She should have self determination. That's a fact.  But Starfleet has to protect the Federation, and the price of her self determination undermines our security.  It's a question for philosophers really.

Host Deleah says:
XO: I was sent to find allies, Commander. I want to go back more than you can imagine... my family, my friends. They are all still there.

XO_Cmdr_Darklighter says:
::Nods:: Deleah: I think I've heard enough.  I need to report this to command but if it means anything to you, I still don't see you as a danger, so if I could ask you to wait a little longer, we'll have this sorted out as soon as possible.

Host Deleah says:
::Nods:: XO: I've learnt patience a long time ago Commander. A few more days won't kill me.

Host Deleah says:
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