USS Seleya Mission Transcript 10811.16
Mission Number 541
Enemy, Ally, or Friend VII
 
DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito as Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)

Andrew James as Ensign Ajala Ecchumati (OPS – Operations Specialist)
Scott Knight as Lieutenant Junior Grade Caelan Trigger (CSec – Chief of Security)
Karriaunna Scotti as SO Lt Brianna Rose (SO – Science Officer)
Ship Manager 
Karriaunna Scotti

NPC’s
Guest  as Halik
Karriaunna Scotti as Zenbed, OPS Craig & Guards.

Missing in Action 
Eldad Ben-Tovim as Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
CJ Short as LtJg Henry James Sumner (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Frank MacArthur as Ensign Frank MacArthur (FCO – Flight Command Officer)

Last time on the Seleya:

What does one do with a Starfleet captain you have taken as an involuntary guest?  One does not mess with an officer, especially a Starfleet captain.  Do you give them back, or…?  After hearing the same answers over and over, Halik has decided to take the captain from where he had her secured to another location, more mobile, easier to protect - his ship.
Maor finds his way inside one of the syndicate leaders’ home where Zenbed had been arguing with others on one of the minor leaders trying to climb to the top and basically place himself as 'king'.  As in all cases, servants talked and rumors had slipped out.  Maor discovers that an individual called Halik had acquired an unknown group of people and technology to help him get him to that position.  With address in hand, Maor has decided to make that decision.  With the FCO who had waited outside keeping an eye on things, they arrive at an unimpressive house in an average class district.
Leading a security team, Sumner went back to square one where the captain was last seen.  Not knowing what to expect, he and the SO seek out the president who had hosted the impromptu session on cosmology for the captain.  Surprisingly, Dr. Torlist had something they could work with but it would take time.  He gave them another name of one of the upper echelon who might be better able to assist; of course the price for that assistance could be high.
The new chief of operations headed for the bridge to check in.  There, she is filled in by one of her new officers.  And there she meets the CSec smelling of liquor and not exactly the epitome of a Starfleet officer.  Trigger contacts an irate Rose who has been worried about him on top of the missing captain.  Not yet having learned what had happened to him, they switch places as he joins Sumner and she goes to check on the progress of their search program.
Heading for the location Dr. Torlist had given him, the CSO and CSec arrive in a sumptuous neighbourhood and in front of an opulent house.  It is surrounded by a security fence with guards that can be seen walking the perimeter.  There is little vegetation near the perimeter fence. From the drive leading up to wrought iron gates, an old fashion speaker can be seen along with two guards watching them approaching.
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Captain's log, Stardate 10811.16. I am being taken to an unknown location. I am pretty certain this guy is involved with the disappearance of the children’s’ parents and my only hope is that he will take me to them. It is not yet clear why he wants to have me here. Does he think my crew will not continue the mission without me? That they will not find me? I hope he is wrong.

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SO Lt Rose says:
::Back on the ship, she makes her way to the bridge with a few stops on the way.::
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::on the bridge, at her console, monitoring the away teams::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::observes the walls of this new room attentively::
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::approaches the gates::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::finding no camera, she sits beside the vent on the floor of the room and inspects it attentively::

ACTION:  Not wanting to create a situation with the security team with him, the CSO takes them to check something out, leaving the CSec on his own for the moment.

SO Lt Rose says:
::Stepping off the lift, she steps onto the bridge and moves toward operations only to pause with a frown.::  OPS: Ummm... where is Ensign Craig?
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::thinks to himself "I could have done that, the CSO knows more about this than I do"::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::casually, she gets up and heads for the table. But she is not particularly hungry. She looks for utensils::
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::turns to the SO:: SO: On deck 4. I have this bridge shift.
SO Lt Rose says:
OPS: Oh... ummm... hmmm...  Welcome aboard?  ::snaps her fingers::  You must be one of the new people that came aboard earlier.  ::smiles::  I am Brianna Rose.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::picks up all the food on the table and seats on the floor with it. Then she scrambles it, pretending to be enjoying lunch on the floor by the vent::
OPS Ens Eccumati says:
::smiles:: SO: Ajala Ecchumati, pleased to meet you. ::offers a hand in greeting::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::carefully, she cleans the fork and the spoon and tries to use them to open the vent::
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::looks at the Speaker as he comes down the path::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Shakes the hand::  OPS:  People do not often shake hands these days, so it seems. Haliian?
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
Guard: Nice place... is the owner home?
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
SO: Being human... ::gestures at the SO:: I assumed that was the correct greeting. Haliian, yes.
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::starts to feel rather alone without his team and remembers the new officer on the bridge:: *OPS*: Trigger to Ecchumati.
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
*CSEC*: Ah, you remembered my mind despite the intoxication. ::a pleasant tone of voice:: What can I do for you?
SO Lt Rose says:
::Waits for her to take the incoming call.::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::as her attempts seem unsuccessful, she examines the vent again.::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Lifts her brow as she realizes the new operations officer just said Caelan was intoxicated.  Her eyes narrow.::
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
*OPS*: I seem to have been abandoned down here... could you come down and help me out here?
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
*CSEC*: And you want my company? ::looks to the SO for her decision::
Guard 2 says:
@ ::unlocks Gomes' cell and steps aside as the familiar face of her host reappears:: 
SO Lt Rose says:
::shrugs::  OPS: Go ahead.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::as she hears noise, she starts playing with her food again::
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
*OPS*: I need someone in a good mood to reduce the risk of inflaming a situation.
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
SO: Thank you, Sir. ::steps away from OPS:: SO: I'll see if I can bring you a souvenir.
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::as she walks into the turbolift:: Self: Good mood... I suppose I am in one... *CSEC*: Transmit your coordinates to the transporter room and I'll join you soon.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Starts to say just bring the jerk back, as she is still very annoyed with Caelan, but minds her manners.::  OPS: Thank you.
Halik says:
@ ::smiles as he re-enters:: CO: Margarida, Margarida, Margarida... please, I must beg you to forgive me. I've been most ungracious, but I had some small details to attend to. 
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::transmits the co-ordinates to the transporter chief and waits patiently::
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::gets to the transporter room and asks the transporter chief to stop picking his nails and beam her down::
Guard says:
::Watches the stranger::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::notices he corrected himself on her name, but still uses the middle name:: Halik: Are you here to return me to my ship now?

ACTION: OPS finds herself down the road from the CSec – it’s not wise to annoy the transporter operator.

Halik says:
@ ::smiles:: CO: I think it's time we drop the charade, don't you? 
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CSEC: Fresh air must have done wonders for your hangover.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::gets up and looks at him in the eyes without a word::
SO Lt Rose says:
::Filled in with the basic, begins to go over the search program.::
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
OPS: I don't suppose the anti-intoxicants made a difference. ::grins:: Ok, we need to try and get as much information as we can out of whoever lives here about the possible location of the CO.
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CSEC: Okay. Lead the way.
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::walks up to the gate::
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
Guard: Didn't I see you over there a minute ago? ::points::
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
Guard: Hello.
Guard says:
Trigger: Considering the grounds are covered... ::emphasises the word, not wanting a repeat of the earlier incident with another stranger.::
Halik says:
@ CO: You're not telling me the truth. Not the whole truth. You claim not to be holding anything back, but the fact that you're choosing to do so for my benefit suggests, rather heavily, that is related to my people. ::takes a step forward, closing the gap between them so tightly that light can barely slip between them:: Is that true, Margarida? 
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
Guard: Hello.
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
Guard: Covered you say... is there some sort of danger around here that would call for such heavy security?
Guard says:
CSec:  The boss prefers it that way.  What do you want?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Halik: You are right, it is time to drop the charades. You did not bring me here for the benefit of the Orion people, you brought me here for your own benefit. Now, whatever it is that you want, state it, or let me go to my ship.
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
Guard: I'm glad you mentioned the boss, that's who we came to see.
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::watches on::
Halik says:
@::purses his lips in thought and then smiles again, half-whispering:: CO: Why should I state my... desires? Are you in a position to grant them? 
Guard says:
::Eyes narrow::  CSec: You have an appointment?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Halik: If I had no influence over the outcome of your plans, you would not have brought me here.
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
Guard: I need one?
Guard says:
::Just stares at the man wondering where he crawled out from under. Then his eyes shift to the woman.::
Halik says:
@ ::cocks his head with a non-committal nod:: CO: Perhaps. ::focuses on her eyes again:: But if indeed you are in such a position and I were to bare my innermost thoughts to you... how could I know that you would agree? 
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::looks at the guard with a smile:: Guard: Hello.
Guard says:
::Starts to smile but just stops as his partner joins them.::  OPS:  Do you have an appointment?
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
Guard: I'm terribly Sorry, Mr...? ::keeps a smile::
Guard says:
OPS: Names are not necessary.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Halik: You wouldn't. But then again, you put us in this situation. I thought you had everything sorted out as to how you would use me. That is what kidnappers do.
Guard says:
CSec:  Come back when you have an appointment.  ::puts his hand on his weapon.::
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
Guard: Look, I'm a tactical and security Specialist ::Emphasizes the word ‘specialist’ to get his point across:: I could have sneaked in but I decided to extend your boss the courtesy of sparing you the embarrassment.
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
Guard: Well, I understand that you are just trying to do your job, and I hate to be one of the annoying tourists, but I am not familiar with this place. You see, my friend would like to see your boss and it'd be a terrible hassle to have to go and do that now.
Guard says:
::Looks at the man::  CSec/OPS:  What is your purpose?  ::motions for his partner to inform the boss of the situation.::
Halik says:
@ ::makes a face as if slapped:: CO: You wound me, Margarida. Kidnappers are mean, violent men of the lowest sort - I know many. They take what isn't given to them. ::reaches up with a hand and moves a lock of hair from her face:: I would never do that. 
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::looks to the CSEC hoping he won't do anything stupid on her first day::
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
Guard: If that were any of your business I wouldn't need to speak to your boss.
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
Guard: Just let him know it's urgent.
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::imaginarily rolls her eyes, but really maintains a straight face::
Guard says:
::Doesn't move::
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::steps aside, not comfortable with his intimacy:: Halik: How nice of you. Regardless, you brought me here for a reason and I think we would both benefit if I knew what that reason was.
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
Guard: Please excuse my friend. He's a bit upset because his friend has gone missing. We've heard that your boss might be able to help us find her. I am sure you can imagine the anxiety. Perhaps you could contact your boss and see if he'd agree to see us?

ACTION: A man of average appearance in all ways, except for the cruel expression on his face, slowly makes his way down the drive with one of the guards.

Guard says:
::Nods and as his boss arrives, repeats the statement of lost person.::
Halik says:
@ ::follows her with his eyes as she moves off:: CO: Perhaps. But I fear we may never get the chance. 
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Halik: Why is that?
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::whispers:: OPS: He looks like a guy I studied with in college.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Reading through the past half hour of data she frowns.::  How the heck did we miss this...?
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CSEC: He looks like Professor Leron from Astrometrics classes at the Academy.
Zenbed says:
::Stops to stare at the two strangers::  CSec/OPS:  Why are you here?
Halik says:
@ ::turns to face her:: CO: Because... ::approaches and brushes past her, circling her as he speaks:: Because you have not given me the answers I seek. Because I have superiors even as you do, and I can only keep your presence with me secret for so long. Because if you do not start being cooperative, I will have no choice but to turn you over to men the likes of whom you would wish never to encounter. 
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::waits for the CSEC to explain::
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::sighs, slowly becoming rather exasperated at the whole situation:: Zenbed: I'm told you might be able to help us in the matter of our disappearing officer.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Halik: Do not try to seem like my benefactor, for you are not. I gave you all the answers I had.
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
CSEC: Looks like a 'good mood' didn't help much.
Zenbed says:
CSec: Why would I know of one of your missing people?  Who is it you seek?
Halik says:
@ ::stops behind her and leans over her shoulder, whispering softly in her ear:: CO: That's a lie. 
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
Zenbed: Goes by the name of Gomes... Torlist said you might have some idea as to who might want to take her.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Halik: Perhaps it makes you more comfortable to think that. Regardless, I have no more answers to give.
Zenbed says:
::ponders::  CSEC: Torlist... Torlist... I know of no one named Torlist.  But that does not matter.  Who is this Gomes that you want back?  And keep in mind, that there is a price.
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
Zenbed: A price? Well that depends on how good your information is.
SO Lt Rose says:
*CSec*: You busy?
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
Zenbed: Well he knows you, he's the one who gave us this address... but you can take that up with him later. As for Gomes, I'd rather not talk about that in front of the hired help.
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
*SO*: A little, what's up hun?
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::hears the 'hun' and realises why Rose had an annoyed look on her face earlier when it was mentioned he'd been drunk. Holds back a grin::
SO Lt Rose says:
*CSec*: I am not sure how it was missed, but I found where the captain had been located.  Note ‘been’... she is not there now.
Halik says:
@ ::straightens, his shadow sliding off Gomes' back as he circles back again to meet her eyes:: CO: Where do you think this conversation is going, Margarida. Do you think I'll let you go if I don't get what I desire from you? Or... ::lifts a hand and lightly brushes two fingers along her cheek:: ...do you expect me to resort to threats... and violence. Which man do you want, Margarida? ::again, his voice going soft:: The fool, or the tyrant?
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
*SO*: Acknowledged... if you send those co-ordinates to my tricorder I'll look in to it.
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::sees the CSEC busy with the call:: Zenbed: Well, do you think we can come to some agreement?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Halik: Be whatever you want to be. Just keep in mind that diplomacy always achieves more than violence, and above all, do not underestimate me or my crew.
Zenbed says:
::Motions for the gates to open while at the same time two more guards join them.::
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::smiles at Zenbed and makes a point to turn back to the original guard:: Guard: Thank you.
SO Lt Rose says:
::Downloads the co-ordinates to a location in the city that would be considered average.::

ACTION: The guards motion them inside and then one of the two new guards takes a place beside OPS and CSec.
Zenbed says:
::Turns and leads the group inside to his private room, which was not quite so private any more. He frowns::
Halik says:
@ CO: Underestimate you? I don't think I shall be doing that... ::says as his eyes pass over her form from head to toe:: I think I've taken your measure. ::turns and sharply snaps his fingers. Instantly, the door is opened by one of the guards outside before he meets her eyes again:: Do you want to know why you're here, Margarida?
CO Capt Gomes says:
@Halik: Yes.
SO Lt Rose says:
*CSec*: I cannot find her anywhere on the planet.  For that matter, nor can we find the T... you know whom.  If they were on the planet, they are not so now.
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
Zenbed: So, do you have a name? I am Ajala.
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
::walks next to Zenbed:: Zenbed: Does this location mean anything to you? ::shows him the PADD::
Halik says:
@ ::smiles:: CO: Good. Nothing brightens up a man's day like a beautiful woman at his side. ::gently takes her hand in his and leads her out of the cell:: 
CSEC LtJG Trigger says:
*SO*: Is here any evidence to suggest where they might have been while they were here?
Zenbed says:
::sighs as he turns to his unwanted guests.::  CSec/OPS:  If you do not know by now, I am Zenbed.  Now, I have enough things to contend with.  Inform me what it is you seek.  I will inform you if it is possible and the price.
CO Capt Gomes says:
@::follows him, walking carefully and not removing her hand just yet::
OPS Ens Ecchumati says:
::looks very seriously:: Zenbed: Look, Zenbed, I can tell by your body language you don't want us here. Well, let me tell you, we don't want to be here either, so why don't we cut to the chase and you tell us what you know and we'll discuss your price after we have seen it is good information.

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