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	Summary: The crew has finished their lunch and debriefing and are preparing to head out again from the palace to see for themselves the situation on Psellus. It is early afternoon and the Armistice signing is in the evening of the following day.

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	<<<<Resume Mission: "Armistice - Part 5">>>>

CMO_P`Trell
	::walking back to the palace to change into civilian attire like Mash'ev suggested.... as if it will make a difference... ::

CO_Mordane
	XO: So Chief, any idea what leads to follow today? I feel like we're making zero progress.

CMO_P`Trell
	::thinks: I'll stick out like a blue thumb on this planet...::

CMO_P`Trell
	::sighs as she enters the palace then goes to find her room::

OPS_Knight
	::adorns some custom made Civilian clothes and follows the party close behind, while reading the latest intergalactic news on his PADD.::

XO_Mash`ev
	CO: None, sir. I'd like to suggest we try to see if there's anything we missed earlier.

CMO_P`Trell
	::changes clothes, pins the commbadge back on her traditional Andorian tunic and prepares to go back outside with a Novel PADD -- the story entitled: "Bet Me"::

CMO_P`Trell
	::walks back outside the palace and looks for a nice public bench to sit on and read in the sun::

CO_Mordane
	::shrugs:: XO: If we don't find something soon I'm going to put someone at phaser-point and ask nicely. ::mutters::

XO_Mash`ev
	CO: I would suggest that I monitor the crew's progress from the Grant. I can beam anyone out if there's trouble.

CMO_P`Trell
	::eventually finds a bench and turns her PADD on, starts reading::

CO_Mordane
	XO: And just why do you get the comfortable position? Ah, go ahead... I've already ticked off one group, might as well make my presence known elsewhere too.

CMO_P`Trell
	::Women's total instinct for gambling is satisfied by Marriage - Gloria Steinem:: Self: You got that right. ::mumbles::

XO_Mash`ev
	CO: Well, I admit, I wanted to try to refine the scanners as well. And you might be missed more than I.

CMO_P`Trell
	::keeps "reading" and listens for any interesting tidbits of talk::

CO_Mordane
	XO: Oh, you mean like yesterday? Sorry about that one Chief. I'm going to find myself a nice bar, I'll either get some information, or get drunk, either way, I win. ::grins:: See you tonight Chief.

XO_Mash`ev
	CO: Although I'd like to keep an open channel on everyone, in case there's trouble and you can't signal for some reason.

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Leaves for the Grant. ::

CO_Mordane
	::heads in the opposite direction looking for a tavern::

OPS_Knight
	::is browsing the more Industrialized markets while reading his PADD, which he setup to periodically update with the Federation sports network.::

CMO_P`Trell
	::sighs again and decides she's doing nothing here... goes back to that street where they first saw the woman::

XO_Mash`ev
	@:: arrives at the Grant, enters, begins monitoring crew. ::

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	Action: The CMO arrives back at the quiet street where she and the Captain met the mysterious woman a few hours before. There are people here now, and the street looks normal.

CO_Mordane
	::spots a sign for a tavern that looks relatively busy, and steps inside, find a seat inside the room that allows him to be in relative earshot of most of the other patrons::

CMO_P`Trell
	::looks around the street casually while she wanders up it::

CMO_P`Trell
	::sees the building the woman had entered, leans against a tree across the street and watches the house a few minutes::

OPS_Knight
	::Is reading his PADD, though he knows the game finished weeks ago. He always enjoyed getting the play by play records, instead of the finishing tally.:: Self: Tigers up by 50!

CO_Mordane
	::ordering himself a drink from a waitress as she walks by, Kalen strains to overhear a conversation happening in one of the corners of the establishment::

XO_Mash`ev
	@:: Monitoring crew, begins to scan for Romulan power signatures and then isolate them in hopes of locating something ::

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	Action: Time passes. Eventually, each of the crew hear citizens mentioning a protest beginning outside the Taigus palace. The XO monitors an increase in Psellians at the front gate.

XO_Mash`ev
	@*CO*: Sir, there is a gathering of Pseilliads at the front gate.

CMO_P`Trell
	::antennae perk up and she goes back towards the palace::

OPS_Knight
	::pauses his PADD and proceeds to gate, standing in the back of the crowd trying to get a good vantage.::

CO_Mordane
	*XO*: It's a fair bet it's the protest I just overheard being discussed. Get there as quickly as possible, but stay on the fringe. We're not supposed to interfere, but I want to be there in case things go wrong. Pass the word along to the rest of the crew, I'm on my way.

XO_Mash`ev
	@*CO*: Aye, sir.

XO_Mash`ev
	@:: wraps up his scans as they weren't successful ::

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	Action: A group of about 60 Psellian has gathered outside the Taigu's palace. They seem to be protesting the planet joining the Federation, and the Federation presence in general. They seem peaceful.

XO_Mash`ev
	@*CMO/OPS*: This is Cmdr Mash'ev. Capt Mordane asked me to contact you. The local Pselliads are gathering at the front gate and we are to return there as quickly as possible. But remain on the fringe and try not to interfere.

CO_Mordane
	::pays for his half-finished drink and rushes out of the bar, heading for the government buildings::

OPS_Knight
	::Communicator beeps signaling him someone wishes him to answer, he discreetly presses his comm to activate the channel but does not speak allowing it to act as a PA system of sorts.::

CMO_P`Trell
	*XO*: I heard... I am already on my way back to the palace

CMO_P`Trell
	*XO*: Can you bring a tricorder with you? Mine's in the palace.

XO_Mash`ev
	@*CMO*: Of course, doctor. :: picks up a tricorder, not sure if he should call the doctor 'Rhynne' since they're on duty::

XO_Mash`ev
	@:: Leaves the Grant, checking the security settings before walking away.::

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	Action: Observing the crowd, the crew deduces they are members of the "Island Movement", which they will recall are opposed to any outside influence on their planet.

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Searches for the CMO, intent on giving her the tricorder. ::

CMO_P`Trell
	::sees the blue face in the crowd looking for her, goes to him::

CO_Mordane
	::finds an isolated doorway, which allows him to watch, without drawing attention to himself::

CMO_P`Trell
	XO: So nice to see you ::smiles at him a bit breathless::

XO_Mash`ev
	CMO: You too. ::hands her the tricorder:: Though I'm not sure we should be here, right now? ::looking around at the crowd::

CMO_P`Trell
	XO: Agreed... :: takes the tricorder from him, then turns to get away from the crowd of Pselliads::

CMO_P`Trell
	::as she walks opens up the tricorder, quietly:: XO: I'm scanning for non Pselliads... ::sly smile::

XO_Mash`ev
	::follows CMO:: CMO: I'll keep an eye out in case the crowd gets... restless.

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods and keeps her eyes down on the readout, then sighs:: XO: All but us seem to be native...

OPS_Knight
	::tries to keep an eye out for the rest of the crew but doesn't move from his spot, with his Comm badge concealed he could only hope the sounds of the riot got through.::

CMO_P`Trell
	XO: So what now sir?

XO_Mash`ev
	:: Looking for the CO. ::

XO_Mash`ev
	CMO: Let's stay here and see what happens, until we hear otherwise. ::smiles::

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	<Protester> ::Notices the stranger at the fringe and approaches him:: OPS: Hey! You're Federation aren't you? Why are you here? Why are you trying to take over our planet?

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	Action: Several protesters close by overhear their fellow and turn, noticing the Human for the first time.

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods and then notices how Knight is being confronted:: XO: Sir!

CMO_P`Trell
	::moves forward toward OPS::

XO_Mash`ev
	CMO: Hang on, doctor. Let's get the captain, first.

CMO_P`Trell
	::looks concerned:: XO: But...

OPS_Knight
	::Stands at attention, gulping as he takes his the gravity of his situation.:: mob: We're not here to take over. ::he says as calmly as possible.::

XO_Mash`ev
	*CO*: Sir, Ensign Knight is being cornered by the crowd.

CO_Mordane
	::sees some commotion across the way and can make out a non-Pselliad in the midst of a group of quickly angering Pselliads::

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	Action: As word of the Federation officer at the back of the crowd spreads, more of the protesters turn toward him.

CO_Mordane
	*XO*: I see it, can you make your way to him, I think I see a way out through a side street.

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	<Protester> OPS: Then why are you here?

CMO_P`Trell
	::hears the CO's order and goes forward towards OPS::

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	<Protester2> OPS: If it isn't you it's the Romulans! We don't want you here, we want to be left alone. What do you want with our world?

CO_Mordane
	::hopes that Knight can appease the crowd, before things turn worse::

XO_Mash`ev
	*CO* Aye, sir. ::turns to say something to the doctor who is already gone, starts to follow immediately::

OPS_Knight
	::does his best to plea with the protestors.:: mob: I'm here because I'm curious as to why everyone's gathered outside the Palace. Sir.

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	<Protester3> All: Look! Another one! ::Points at the approaching CMO::

CMO_P`Trell
	::arrives next to the Operations officer:: OPS: Are you alright?

CO_Mordane
	::Cringes as he watches the scene unfold:: Why didn't he have Mash`ev stay with the Grant, they'd be out of this situation already.

OPS_Knight
	::nods slowly to the CMO and says.:: CMO: I'm doing alright doctor. Thanks. ::he lies.::

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	<Protester> OPS: We're here because we want the Taigu to know, not everyone wants to join the Federation. And, for that matter, we don't want the Romulans here either.

CMO_P`Trell
	Protester: May I ask why?

XO_Mash`ev
	:: approaches CMO and OPS ::

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	Action: As the crew reforms into a small group, the crowd seems to quiet down. It is obvious that all present want to hear the exchange between the off-worlders and their fellows.

OPS_Knight
	::looks over to the CMO as she speaks, obviously not as diplomatic as she, he stands guard instead.::

CMO_P`Trell
	:;hears the XO behind her::

XO_Mash`ev
	::under breath:: OPS: Is everything ok here, ensign?

CO_Mordane
	::unable to reach the rest of the crew, and worried about what problems an attempt might cause, makes his way around the fringe of the group, heading for the Taigu's office::

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	<Protester2>CMO: Well, we've had the Romulans for so long... and now that they are gone, we're still picking up the pieces. But we are moving forward; standing alone. And now, the Taigu wants to tie us to another powerful force, and we'll be dependant on you next!

OPS_Knight
	::faces the crowd trying to keep between it and the crew best he can, replies to the back.:: XO: Oh we're just peachy sir.

CMO_P`Trell
	Protester2: The Federation doesn;'t make people dependent on them... we are all a joint community that live in peace... and work together.

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	<crowd> ::Begins mumbling among themselves at this news::

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	<Protester> OPS: Is this true? In exchange for our goods and resources, what will the Federation want of us?
CO_Mordane
	::as he makes his way to the Taigu's office, he thinks to himself:: So much for not interfering... but at least we're getting some response.

CMO_P`Trell
	Protester: The Federation will only ask that you join in the greater intergalactic community in the spirit of cooperation...

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	Action: The CO passes through a beehive of activity, as security guards move about the palace. He finds the Taigu, his advisors and Mr. West in Sissal's office.

OPS_Knight
	::nods slowly while thinking of how to reply.:: Protester: I cannot speak for every person you meet but Starfleet personnel require only to learn about your world, your people and your culture." ::he stops as the CMO speaks.::

XO_Mash`ev
	:: nods and smiles to the CMO's words, tries to be as non-threatening as possible::

CO_Mordane
	West: Ah Ambassador, so good of you to be here. I suppose this little protest wasn't on your agenda today... is that why we weren't notified of it... and now I have half my crew stuck in the middle of it?

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	<Sissal> CO: I have already contacted the police, they are arriving now. Your crew are in no danger.

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	Action: A new group approaches; Psellian police. They begin moving into the crowd and dispersing it. The crowd breaks up peacefully.

CO_Mordane
	Sissal: I'm glad to see someone is on top of things.

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	<Protester> OPS: ::Nods slowly.:: This is not what we have been led to believe.

OPS_Knight
	::nods respectfully to the first Protester.:: Protester: I can understand. sir.

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	<Protester2> CMO: ::Agrees with his fellow:: We will discuss what you have told us Federation. Thank you for speaking with us.

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	Action: The crowd is dispersed, and quiet again returns to the street

CMO_P`Trell
	::nods politely to the protester::

XO_Mash`ev
	CMO/OPS: Well, it looks like you two had everything well under control. ::smiles::

CMO_P`Trell
	::smiles at the XO pleased he is pleased with her::

OPS_Knight
	::steps backwards onto a building wall and slides down.:: XO: Yeah, right...

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	<<<<Pause>>>>