Last week on the Seleya:

Maor led a team down into the ancient sunken Morridian city and there they retrieved the counsellor and the missing dagger.  The captain sent a team down as well which later assisted the King in bringing up casualties.  But the Morridian internal affairs are now theirs to deal with.

In the rescue, Sumner disobeyed Maor, leaving part of the team vulnerable as he knocked down the counsellor out of harm’s way.  The counsellor, in some kind of trance, was trying to take his own life; instead he received only a minor wound.

All crewmembers have been returned and accounted for and the ship has been ordered to return to Starbase Avalon until further orders.  It is now Beta shift.  The captain has begun writing up a report for the Federation council of what had occurred, the doctor and counsellor have been ordered to work out their differences and Maor has begun the investigation on why Sumner disobeyed a direct order, with Pandora to listen and record.  And Pandora rests quietly in his quarters, his mind wandering.

<<<<<<<<<< Working it out... >>>>>>>>>>

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::thinks about doing some crunches in his cell, but chooses to be lazy instead::

Sec Tomlin says:
:: Inside the main room of the brig, quietly watching and very uncertain about the situation.  One does not usually put their boss under arrest.::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::in his quarters, off duty, thinking on what happened::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::watches Tomlin somewhat boredly, folding his hands together:: Sec: Where you from, Ensign?

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
CTO: Mars.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
Sec: Where on Mars?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Steps quietly inside the main holding area, in the adjoining room to where the cells are located:: Tomlin: Ensign. ::Nods politely at the security guard direction:: I need our guest at interview room two please. ::Pauses a moment to consider something:: Escorted. ::Turns on his heels and makes his way towards the said interview room::

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
CTO: Olympus Mons.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::In his quarters, watching some video messages::

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
:: Straightens and gives Maor a nod.::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::looks to Maor:: CIV: Restraints as well?

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
:: Orders the outdoor security officer to join him and then pulls out his phaser.::

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
:: Takes down the forcefield::  CTO: If you would, sir.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::feels an unusual feeling on his chest::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::stands and rests his hands on his head, stepping out of the cell:: Sec: Don't let your guard down just because I'm your boss. Right now I have no rank.

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
CTO: Understood sir.  :: Motions him to step ahead so he and Robinson can follow.::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Enters the second interview room and seats himself down on one of the chairs:: *Tomlin*: Wait with him outside the room, Ensign. I'll need a moment.

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
*CIV*: Acknowledged, sir.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Taps his badge for the second time:: *OPS*: Maor to Pandora.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::makes his way slowly along towards the interview room, trying to make sure that he had in fact lost some of his steam like he'd hoped.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::feels with his hand over his chest on the place where the dagger cut him::

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
:: A few meters down the hall::  CTO: Sir, if you will please wait right there until Commander Maor requests your presence.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::nods and waits, watching the door::

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
:: With a look at Robinson, they pass silent communication before moving to either side of the doors, both watching the CTO::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::sighs:: Self: Perhaps I'd better go to sickbay. ::feels quite down::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::leaves his quarters and heads for sickbay::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks up from the video message:: Computer: Pause... ::Sits up in his chair, before tapping his badge:: *CIV*: Pandora here.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::smirks softly to himself:: Sec: How long have you been in Security, Ensign?

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
CTO: This is my first assignment sir.  I came aboard with the Moriddians.

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
:: Ignores Robinsons grimace.  They both drew the short straws for this duty.::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*OPS*: Lieutenant, I've received word that the Captain will be indisposed for the next few hours. Therefore, I have a few tasks I'd like for you to accomplish before her return. ::Checks something in his PADD:: Lieutenant, the Counsellor and the Doctor were supposed to have a meeting right about now.  Check to see if that session has already started and if not let me know. Second on our agenda, we're going to need a complete review of all the communications between the planet side retrieval teams and the communications they sent back to the Seleya and between them. Once that's accomplished you have the bridge until the Captain reports back.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::nods and smiles:: Sec: For future reference, it's important to follow the orders of your superiors. However, it's also important to be able to assess a situation and think on your feet when required, even if orders stand otherwise. Understand?

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
:: Starts to nod his head and then stops::  CTO: No, sir.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::slowly walks the corridors::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::laughs softly:: Sec: Give it time.

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
CTO: Yes, sir.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Glances at the screen in front of him:: *CIV*: Sir? We, that is to say, I am off duty... I was rather hoping to have a few hours to myself to catch up with events back home...

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::arrives at sickbay::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*OPS*: Consider your "break" cancelled then, Lieutenant. We're understaffed enough as it is, with the Captain gone and me indisposed. And Lieutenant? This isn't negotiable. Maor out. ::Closes the channel:: *Tomlin*: Bring him in, Ensign.

Nurse Obadia says:
:: Looks up from a report and stands, moving toward the counsellor::  CNS: Can I help you, sir?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Nurse: I'm feeling an odd sensation over here. ::points to his chest::

Nurse Obadia says:
:: nods and motions him over to one of the tables::  CNS: What kind of sensation?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Nurse: I don't know exactly, just an odd sensation.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Stands, anger starting to boil inside him, and hits his combadge a little harder than he intended:: *CIV*: Pandora to Maor!

Nurse Obadia says:
:: As he sits, she scans the area::  CNS: Interesting.  I am reading something in this vicinity ::lightly touches his chest.::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::frowns:: Nurse: I got that far... something...

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances up in surprise:: *OPS*: Go ahead, Lieutenant. 

Nurse Obadia says:
CNS: It does not appear to be much, just a slight elevation of temperature... maybe a slight energy reading... :: shakes head::  Nothing specific.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::sighs::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
*CIV*: I was just wondering what authority it is you have to cancel my after duty off time.... Commander... ::Makes sure there's a slight note of contempt in his voice::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*OPS*: I beg your pardon, Lieutenant? ::Allows his voice to remain calm for now:: I was under the impression that you were still a Starfleet officer, Lieutenant. Regardless of the hours. ::Checks something in his PADD and clears the screen:: Belay my previous orders, Lieutenant.  Enjoy your time off. ::Closes the channel and inputs something to his PADD::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::whistles softly to himself::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*Tomlin*: Ensign? Did you not get my request to bring in Sumner?

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
*CIV*: Sorry, sir.

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
:: Activates the door and motions his boss into the room.::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::steps in and looks around:: CIV: Permission to be seated?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Shakes head:: Self: What do you know, commander... ::Sits back down again:: Computer: Resume. ::Gets more comfortable in his chair, and turns his attention again at the message from his uncle::

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
:: Leaving Robinson outside the room, follows inside and takes his place just within the other side of the door.::

Nurse Obadia says:
CNS: Sir?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Nurse: Yes?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods slowly at the CTO's direction::

Nurse Obadia says:
CNS: You went silent all of a sudden.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::sits across from the commander and waits quietly::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Nurse: I'm a little preoccupied since what happened on the planet.

Nurse Obadia says:
CNS: Is there anything I can help you with?  Unfortunately, the CMO called in ill.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Nurse: Perhaps you know a good counsellor?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Clears his throat:: CTO: This will be for all intents and purposes an informal hearing to your actions, Lieutenant. Nevertheless it is within your right to have a lawyer present for this session. ::Pauses for a brief seconds, offering the CTO a brief look:: Do you wish for one?

Nurse Obadia says:
CNS: What about one of those under you?

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::shakes his head slightly:: CIV: I don't feel one is necessary, sir.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Nurse: I know. Perhaps I'll visit one. ::smiles::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods:: CTO: This following session will be recorded, everything you say can and will be used against you if this ever gets to a court martial. A copy of this interview will not be kept in your personal file. Do you understand everything I've just said?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Nurse: If you can find nothing out of the ordinary, nurse...

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::nods:: CIV: Yes sir.

Nurse Obadia says:
CNS: Well, it is not ordinary sir, but neither does it seem dangerous, nor do I know what is causing it.  Perhaps science might have an idea.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Nurse: Try to find out please, it might have something to do with what happened on the planet.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Frowns as he sees and hears his uncle tell about an accident one of his cousins had, and which had landed him in the infirmary for a few days with several broken bones::

Nurse Obadia says:
CNS: I will get these readings over to one of them.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
CNS: Thank you, then I'll see a counsellor for myself.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: Right. You've been informally charged of disobeying a direct order without a criminal intent. Regarding this accusation, do you have something to add? Keep in mind you'll have time to challenge the claims later on.

Nurse Obadia says:
CNS: Good luck sir.

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
:: Looks from one officer to another and then straight ahead.::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::nods:: Nurse: Thank you. ::leaves sickbay and heads for the counsellor's office to meet the counsellor currently on duty::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
CIV: Regarding the objective fact that I disobeyed a direct order, I cannot deny that. However, between receiving your order and my actions, the situations changed dramatically.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::enters the office::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: I’m letting the record state that you did not object the accusation that is standing against you. ::Inputs something to his PADD:: I'm going to give you a chance to explain to me, in your own words, what happened after the order to engage was received. 

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
CIV: After my men and I took up position as ordered, one of the Morridians brandished a knife, placing Counsellor Gnav's life in immediate danger. It was my belief that action had to be taken immediately to save the counsellor, which meant not waiting for your team to take up position.

Sec Ens Tomlin says:
:: listening::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Doesn't look up from his PADD:: CTO: Is that all, Lieutenant?

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
CIV: Officially, yes. Unofficially, I'm curious as to why you're pushing so hard to get me court-marshalled on a technicality.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Doesn't offer the CTO a reply:: CTO: Going to ask you a few questions, you'll need to reply with yes or a no answer. ::Finally glances up:: Have you maintained a constant eye contact with the second team at all times?

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
CIV: Eye contact... sir, we had been in separate tunnels. Eye contact wasn't an option. So, no.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CTO: My apologizes, Lieutenant. I meant after the engagement.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
CIV: If by eye contact you mean had a visual, it was not until after the counsellor had been secured. The second team was not in position yet when I felt action was needed.

<<<<<<<<<< Pause >>>>>>>>>>

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Tim Schols is Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
C.J. Short is Lieutenant Junior Grade Henry James Sumner (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Karriaunna Scotti as Sec Ens Tomlin and Nurse Obadia.

Stardate: 10806.08
Arc Title: Working it out
Part: N/A
Mission Number: 521
Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti
Arc Creator: Karriaunna Scotti

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