Host Bafii says:
Prologue: Who did it?  Was it you?  Was it me?  Trust has left the Arondight and now the Captain and Exec are left to sort things out.  Will we find answers, or just more questions?

Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::in her ready room looking over the CEO and CMO and OPS as they stood before her desk::

CMO_Hunter says:
::Stands at attention before the CO::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::crosses the bridge toward the conference lounge where she is to meet her questionees...::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::stands in the ready room waiting for this to begin::

FCO_Kizlev says:
::is standing at attention in the conference lounge, suspecting if he is there to be questioned regarding the recent crisis, the status of the flight inventory, or something less desirable::

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::paces in the conference lounge::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<Erif> :: waits in the conference room for the XO::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: in the conference room waiting to see just what interrogation tactics he is in for, always ready to learn a new trick ::

FCO_Kizlev says:
::continues to look straight ahead, as if a statue, as the XO enters to conference room::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
:nods to Smith outside the door:: Smith: Are the CTO, CSO and FCO all there yet?

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::stops in front of the port and leans a hand against the side as she looks out again at the stars::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
<Smith>XO: Yes ma'am just as ordered

CEO_Madson says:
::sitting there, glancing back and forth at the CMO and OPS::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::nods:: Smith: Thanks ::waits outside for a moment, collecting her thoughts, and then enters the room, looking around for the medic that she was sent::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: whistles as he waits, some old earth country tune ::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::stands behind her desk and nods to the medic waiting at the door to enter:: CEO/CMO/OPS/IO: Medic Shane is going to take a blood sample and also administer Lexorin to each of you except for Lt Ko'Bil.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
<Smith> :: follows the XO into the room and stands at attention near the door ::

FCO_Kizlev says:
::stiffens at full attention as the XO gets past the doorway:: XO: Lt. Kizlev reporting as ordered, ma'am.

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::turns to look at the XO and Smith as he came in::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
Medic: All three need a cellular scan to check for cloning, and the CSO and FCO need a dose of Lexorin to inhibit telepathic abilities.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::waits to see their reactions::

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Medic:  If you want you can check me first.

CEO_Madson says:
CO: No problem.  Lets get this over with...

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: Then just the DNA sample from me then?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
Medic: There you have it better thinking through chemistry :: grins but remains seated ::

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: ::shifts her glance to the XO:: I want to the bottom of this... one way or another.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::nods to each of the three in turn, keeping her face stiff and emotionless:: CTO/CSO/FCO: All of you will be scanned for evidence of cloning, and those with telepathic abilities will have them temporarily inhibited - that way we can level the playing field before the questioning begins.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Unless your species developed the ability for telepathy...no...that's all for you.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
CSO: Trust me - so do I.

IO_Jakiel says:
CO: Captain?!  You can't...not Lexoran!

FCO_Kizlev says:
::raises his eyebrow and arcs his antennae toward the medic, now aware of the medic's purpose in the room, and does not make a move as he takes his seat, thinking he may have been a bit too formal for this::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
XO: Cloned, does that mean we are now our own best friends :: grins again ::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<Erif> XO: So I take it that you don't need any thing from me?

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
<Medic> ::administers the Lexorin to the appropriate parties, and runs a cellular scan on each in turn::

IO_Jakiel says:
::takes a step back, reacting very strongly and shaking her head no::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
IO: Yes Lt.  It will only be temporary.  ::nods to the medic to begin with the CEO::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::momentarily breaks her stiff exterior and laughs at the CTO's comment:: CTO: Something like that....

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::glares at Erif::  Erif: Not so fast... you can’t weasel out of this that easily!

FCO_Kizlev says:
::glares at the CTO at his remark::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
Erif: No, you're going to be scanned and questioned just like the rest of them.

IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  But...if the enemy is still here...it's like being blind.  I ask you to reconsider!  I do not understand the reasoning.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: notices the FCO's reaction:: Medic: Hey doc you got a shot to give Kizlev here a sense of humor?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
IO: Lt...this is to make certain that all bases are covered when the reports of this questioning are sent to command.  You should recover your full senses in a few hours.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::arches one eyebrow:: Erif: Although you're the first one of us to try and get out of here prematurely... ::walks over and stands very close to him:: Is that because you're the one of us with something to hide?

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<Erif> XO: Well I have nothing to hide. Scan away. :: steps up to be scanned::

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::watches as the Medic scans her::  Medic: Check my empathic hormones while you are at it, please.

CMO_Hunter says:
::nods to the captain::

IO_Jakiel says:
::tries to control her panic, but hating it immensely::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::crosses her arms, not liking him one bit, as the medic comes over to her with the results::

FCO_Kizlev says:
CTO: Pardon me, Lieutenant, I find your humor woefully misplaced.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::waits for the Medics to take the DNA sample::

CEO_Madson says:
::takes a deep breath, waiting to get this over with::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
<Medic> ::moves over to the CEO and administers the inhibitor and takes the sample.  Then goes and does the same for the CMO and just takes the OPS sample.  Stands and waits patiently for the IO to let him take care of her::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Right next to your personality no doubt. :: grins  and leans back in the chair ::

IO_Jakiel says:
::looks at Scott, wondering how he can endure the 'blinding'::

FCO_Kizlev says:
::shakes his head, not impressed with Grey-feather's snarky personality::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
CTO/FCO: That's enough, both of you - the sooner we get this started the sooner it will be over.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
<Medic>: CSO: They're a bit elevated, but nothing serious to worry about.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: watches the others to see who breaks a sweat first :: Himself : Do Andorians sweat or melt

CTO_Grey-feather says:
XO: Aye ma'am

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
<Medic>: XO: All of them are who they say they are, ma'am - no evidence of cloning was found.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<Erif> :: hopes that they can get this over with so he can get back to doing his job::

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sighs visibly with relief::

FCO_Kizlev says:
::folds his arms and leans forward in his chair, his antennae focused in the XO's direction::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
Medic:  All right, you may leave ::waits for him to leave and then turns back to the group, glad not for the first time that Smith is standing right behind her::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::waits until the medic is done with everyone and then looks at the results of the samples taken:: All: I have the results of your scans.  Now please...take a seat.  You will all be happy to learn that you are who you really are supposed to be.  There are no clones.

IO_Jakiel says:
::is at least glad they are checking for clones, but she meant others the computer pinned down elsewhere::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
::moves to his seat relieved that he is who he is suppose to be::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
Himself: Wow people spend their lives trying to find themselves and this guy found us in a minute or two :: grins as he looks at the others ::

CMO_Hunter says:
::takes a seat::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
All: You heard the man - all of you are who you say you are.  Now we just need a little information about what you've been doing the for the past few months.

IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  Captain, the telepaths and empaths would have been able to sense if they spotted someone familiar but who 'felt' different than their normal personality.

IO_Jakiel says:
::takes a seat::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
IO: Not necessarily, Lt.  There have been cases where the clones have not been detected.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::comes to the front of her desk and leans against it, still standing in front of them:: All: I've had reports of suspicions about many of the senior officers.

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::leans on the back of a chair and looks at the XO... not envying her at all at the moment::

FCO_Kizlev says:
::remains staring motionless at the XO, eyes unblinking, antennae not twitching::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::paces slowly back and forth in front of the table:: All:  Each of you will need to tell me, in detail, who you've been conversing with off the ship, and also what you've done for the past three shore leaves.  ::stops and turns to the CTO:: CTO: We'll start with you.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::feeling like she wants to and doesn't want to know the answers to these questions, all at the same time::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
All: That is why we have split you up.  All of the senior staff must be cleared, not only for the record but in each other's opinions.  I cannot and will not have my senior staff accusing each other.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
XO: Well aside from my fiancé just normal crew members.  I mean I had lunch once with the CSO when I delivered that gift she got from her Romulan friend.  Spend some time with Glock and Ruger two of my chiefs from security , nothing really out of the ordinary commander

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<Erif> :: smirks a little as his boss it the first one under the gun::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::cocks an eyebrow:: CTO/CSO: Who is this Romulan friend?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: You had some suspicions about some people, I understand.  But you were injured before we could speak about it.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
XO: Some Romulan named...Rhian...yeah that was it Rhian.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
CTO: And you know him how?

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks at the CTO and then back to the XO knowing this doesn't look good::  XO: He was the last OPS officer on this ship.

FCO_Kizlev says:
::slowly turns his head in the CTO's direction::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::nods to the CSO:: CSO/CTO: I see...  why isn't he still on board?  Did he transfer?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
XO: He checked out as a former crew member before I was assigned to the Arondight.  The package was some sort of gift, a necklace, very nice...my fiancé would have fainted at the sight of it

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::while waiting for OPS to answer turns to the IO:: IO: Lt...you had some suspicions about the CEO?  Would you care to elaborate on those also?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
XO: Relieved of duty for medical reasons, frost bite it said.

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: He wasn't able to come with us after being injured on Earth.

CEO_Madson says:
::turns and casts an inquisitive stare in the direction of the IO::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: Yes Captain. I was in the computer core room with the CSO and NoDuz when we were bringing up the core from the first shut down. I had told them both that we were to keep is isolated from the rest of the system. however when we came to after the gas and I had checked the computer to find that it had been manual tied back into the system from with in the room itself.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::smiles, attempting to make light of the difficult situation:: CSO: Now I'm just jealous.

IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  No suspicions.  ::rubs her temple distractedly::  His login ID was on record as the one that entered the viral code, but that could easily have been stolen if they knew how to produce such a code.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::moves on for now:: CTO: And he's the only person off the ship with whom you've had contact with recently?

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::Sykora drops her eyes and shakes her head::  XO: I wouldn’t be if I was you.

IO_Jakiel says:
::looks at Scott completely confident of his innocence::

CTO_Grey-feather says:
XO: Aye ma'am in a non-duty manner.  I mean there were the hunters that captured the OPS, persons like that.  I keep them at blades length you understand

FCO_Kizlev says:
::takes his eyes away from the CSO, not convinced she had anything to do with what's going on, but the CTO is another story altogether...::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::looks around to see how the others are responding as the CTO, and by association the CSO, were being questioned, and is a bit curious about the CSO's response::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: The XO is questioning the CSO but what about NoDuz...he's your second...right?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
IO: You wanted to speak to me about him before you found the virus, I believe.  What was it that troubled you?

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: Yes Captain however he does have the skills that are needed to infect the computer.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::nods:: CTO: All right...  ::pauses:: CSO: Since we already dealt with this to some degree, let's move on to you - same questions, shore leave and contacts outside of Arondight crew members.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: However he was in sickbay when the second attack occurred.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
OPS: Is it your opinion that he should be held for questioning?

IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  I only wanted to ask that you look into the possibility of a clone.  And we need to look at the video to see if it was Commander Madson at that time of the log.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: Why was NoDuz in sickbay?

FCO_Kizlev says:
::sets his eyes on the CSO again, curious as to the nature of her background and what sort of person she is::

IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  That video could show whom is responsible.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: watches the others ::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: Yes captain. It is possible that he could be involved in some small way. Although I really can't believe it.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
<Smith>:: moves slightly so he can see past the XO better ::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
IO: Rest assured that all of the video will be reviewed.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods to Wesson who is standing guard to indicate that NoDuz should be held for questioning.::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::waits for the CSO to respond::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
CO: Ma'am I sent NoDuz to sickbay after the gas attack as much for his health as to keep him away from the computer core.

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: I brought him back to sickbay after being  rendered unconscious after a gas attack

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: Was NoDuz out of your sight at all?

CMO_Hunter says:
CO: I treated the OPS and CSO on scene

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::the CSO shifts a bit uneasily::  XO: The last two were on Ke'Po Vor.  I went into a few stores and restaurants, but mostly spent my time with my husband when we were off ship.  Contact off the ship has been limited to SF Science and a family friend.  The last one was on Earth.  I visited the academy and some family during that shore leave.

IO_Jakiel says:
::wants to get up and pace, feeling extremely restless with the real culprit or culprits out there and now she cannot sense them.  Wonders how Kizlev is faring, but knows he is completely innocent, too::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: Not between the time I brought him back to sickbay and you regained consciousness

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: But then again Sickbay has been stressed to its maximum with the survivors so I was moving about sickbay quite frequently

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::nods, noting her nervousness, and switches directions:: CSO: What were you doing when the ships systems first started to fail?

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<Erif>::sits quietly waiting for everyone else to have their say hoping that he can go unobserved for the time being::

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: I was in the science lab working on the Beta-gamma project.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: leans back in his chair as the others get grilled ::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
All: I'm going to ask you all the same questions.  I want you all to think carefully about your answers.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
CSO: And then you were called to the computer core, to assist OPS in restoring order... correct?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CEO: We'll start with you.  Where were you when the systems first started to fail and during the time frame the virus was placed into the core?

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: No Ma'am.  I first went to the bridge to help from there as I could, but then when it was determined that I would best be able to help from the room directly I reported there.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::nods:: CSO:  And what happened when you went down there to work?

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: The reboot seemed to show good chances of solving our problem so the OPS directed me to a console to help keep the system isolated from the main computer as we rebooted.  I remember have a problem with my vision and then I heard and smelt the gas with knocked us all out.

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: The lights also went out between my vision problem and the gas.

CEO_Madson says:
CO: No problem, I was working on the console, checking a few things and then I went to take a shower, but I was interrupted and had to come back because of all this problem.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::thinks for a moment:: CSO: Does anesthesine normally impact the victim's vision?

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hopes she remembered everything::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CEO: You left to take a shower in the middle of your shift?

FCO_Kizlev says:
::takes a sidelong glance at the CTO and then back to the CSO, wanting to find answers rather than contend with Q & A sessions::

IO_Jakiel says:
::shifts in her seat, now remembering:: CO: Captain?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
XO: No commander, that compound is fast and causes unconsciousness quickly

Host CO_K`Beth says:
IO: Yes Lt?

CEO_Madson says:
CO: Well, I wasn't feeling well, I stank really bad, I thought if I took a shower, I'd feel better.  Since, nothing major was happening I left EO June in charge and she'd notify me of any problems.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
CTO: Thank you, Lt.  CSO: So it's safe to assume that something else was impacting your vision...

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: I am not for sure ma'am... I don't think so.

IO_Jakiel says:
::looks at Scott first:: CO: I telepathically 'spoke' to Commander Madson just before the problems and oddly he did not respond.  I tried again later and he said he had not 'heard' me.  I have speculated since that he might have had a blackout.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
CSO: Any ideas as to what that might have been?

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: I thought that perhaps there was a chemical imbalance related to my empathic abilities, but the medic just said that it was with in tolerable levels.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CEO: Is that true, Cmdr?  Did you not 'hear' her?

IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  He also complained of a headache.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::looks to Erif and the FCO: Erif/FCO: You two were also in the computer core, were you not?

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: mumbles 'with all the telepaths around here its a wonder anyone talks to each othe’r::

CEO_Madson says:
CO: Yeah, of course.  She pressed me about it, but I remember it pretty well, she never contacted me.  I just figured she might have been trying to contact someone else.

FCO_Kizlev says:
XO: That is correct, commander.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
IO: What were you trying to contact him about?

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<Erif> XO : Yes Ma'am however when the gas attack happened I was out side the room per Lt. Ko’Bil’s orders.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
Erif: You were outside the room - and if I'm not mistaken, there's only one way inside the room, which you were guarding....

IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  I was asking him if there were loose mammals about after we started slowing.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
Erif: And given the current computer situation, it's unlikely that the anesthesine could have been released remotely, meaning if someone got in there to release it, and sabotage the work that had been done on the core, you would have had to see them?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::frowning:: IO: And you couldn't use the comm system for that? ::holds up her hand:: Never mind...we'll speak of that later.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<Erif>XO: Yes Ma'am Lt Ko’Bil wanted us outside so that we were not in the way while Cmdr Hunter and Ensign NoDuz and him were working.

IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  I asked right after slowing down and before the computer lockouts started.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<Erif> XO; That is correct Ma'am.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CEO: Are you always able to receive when someone 'paths to you?

IO_Jakiel says:
::wonders why a half Betazoid would ask such a simple question and remembers that K'Beth does not use that ability::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::shakes her head:: Erif:  I'm finding this difficult to believe...  while the three of them were unconscious, someone sabotaged the computer core... again... and managed to get in and out of there without you, who was guarding the only entrance, seeing or hearing them do it.  Is that what you're trying to tell me?

CEO_Madson says:
CO: Yes, naturally.  I least I can always sense it, even if I don't respond to it.

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: Ma'am... didn't you say that the CO was transported to sickbay by an unknown means?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CEO: Were you anywhere that was shielded?  In a Jeffries tube or near the warp core?

FCO_Kizlev says:
::wonders if he should tell the XO that he was in a Jeffries tube when it all happened, but knowing that he is innocent, he will wait for Erif to be thoroughly grilled first::

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<Erif> XO; No ma'am I am telling you that no one went in or out of the core room before the first attack that we didn't see.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::turns to the CSO:: CSO: Yes - we're still trying to figure that one out.

CSO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
XO: Is it possible that something similar was used to get someone in there?

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
CTO/Erif: Did anyone scan for transporter residuals in the computer core after the attack?  If it was the same method used to transport K'Beth, it would have left a mark the same way her transport did.

CEO_Madson says:
::shakes his head:: CO: No, just in engineering, you know.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<Erif>: XO: No Ma'am as we were told that the Transporter weren't working.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
XO: The transport was scanned for the CO, but the core was not scanned.  I didn't have time from the point of arresting the CSO , watching the IO as ordered by the CO, and my own detainment.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CEO: And there was no possible way that you could have heard her but were too busy to pay attention? :: Knows that even full Betaziods can have problems receiving in shielded areas.  And half-breeds are not as strong as full::

CEO_Madson says:
CO: No, I have been in engineering before, and never had a problem.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
::nods::  CTO: Send someone to do that now - there's still a chance we might find something even after all this time.   For now though... ::pauses::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Both the CO and XO get messages that all ship systems have been restored.

IO_Jakiel says:
::shakes her head no to that question, knowing he should have 'heard' her::

FCO_Kizlev says:
::begins to find it interesting that he is seemingly the least suspected person in the room, especially after all the movements he made during the initial incident at the core::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
FCO: We haven't gotten to where you were when the core incident happened.  I had just sent you to assist after you interrogated the scientists - had you gotten there yet?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CMO: Doctor, when we are done here I'd like for you to take Cmdr Madson for a complete check-up.  See if you can find the cause of his lapse of abilities.

CMO_Hunter says:
CO: Of course!

CTO_Grey-feather says:
FCO: Yeah with that telepathy, that make you sort of a fly by remote model?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
IO: Lt...the same questions go for you.  Where were you before the systems failed and when the virus was planted?

FCO_Kizlev says:
XO: I spent and wasted a significant amount of time in the cargo bay dealing with the uncooperative scientists, commander. ::ignores the CTO's childish dialogue::

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
FCO: I know that, what I want to know is where you were when the anesthesine and sabotage happened in the core.  Had you arrived at the core to assist the CSO and OPS yet, or were you still with the scientists?

FCO_Kizlev says:
XO: Security can verify my presence there to the exact time.

OPS_Ko`Bil says:
<Erif> XO: Ma'am Lt Kizlev showed up after the first attack with the gas when we were able to enter the room.

Host XO_Kostandinos says:
Erif: Thank you.

FCO_Kizlev says:
XO: I was with the scientists. I then proceeded to the core thereafter.

CTO_Grey-feather says:
:: watches thinking that the XO needs to apply more pressure if she wants answers ::

IO_Jakiel says:
CO:  I was on the bridge trying to take sensor readings.

FCO_Kizlev says:
::thinks maybe his belief in being the least suspected was wrong. What was it humans say? "Save the best, or worst, for last."::

IO_Jakiel says:
CO: I got exterior sensors to finally work and I scanned the Ready Room for a transporter trace on you.

Host Bafii says:
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