Host Brett says:
Summary: With the USS Delphyne laid up in Space Dock, the crew has been dispersed onto Arcadia Station.  No official orders have come yet, and the entire situation is chaotic.  The senior staff, seeking a familiar face, have gathered together in one of the smaller dining halls to discuss their situation.

Host Brett says:
<<<Resume Mission "Sanctum:Line of Control -Part 9">>>>

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford says:
::Swirls his Tamarian Frost and stares blankly at the drink.::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
::sits down at the table, looks to the captain to see what he is going to say::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
::In an Arcadia Station private dinning room with others from the Delphyne.  At a table sipping on a glass of cranberry juice and listening to the conversation::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
All: I'm glad we're able to get together. I apologize for leaving our meeting with Sr. Capt. Red so quickly but.. I had a lot to think about.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CO: He gave us all plenty to think about.

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
All: I have to admit, I'm concerned about how Starfleet is handling this. I am curious to see what our orders are going to be.

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
All: This is dinner, and off the record, so I really want to hear what's on your minds.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
ALL: That I picked the wrong time to join up with Starfleet again ::Smiles and sips his drink::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford says:
All:  Though I've already spoken to the Captain about this, we need to set things right again.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
CO: As I expressed in our conversation earlier, I think it is up to us to further the efforts of peace. As Starfleet officers, is not our first duty to uphold the ideals of the Federation and therefore be initators of peace?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CO: Honestly, it's hard to get behind a war you know so little about.

CNS_Ens_Silelik says:
::listening to the opinions of the crew, as usual, making certain he maintains a gross amount of notes::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad says:
::sits, quietly, arms crossed::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
All: There's so much we don't know. I hope to find out as much as I can before we leave the station headed to... wherever.

CNS_Ens_Silelik says:
All: What's more important is that we find a means of communicating with the Synod without the use of ammunition.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CO: I would imagine we'll be sent to the frontline, with the others.

CNS_Ens_Silelik says:
All: If a dialogue can be established, we'll be one step closer to averting a full-scale war.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
::Plays with the salad in front of him with his fork::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
::nods her agreement with her fellow Vulcan::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford says:
All:  Not if Counselor, when a dialogue will be established.  I don't want to go back there as much as any of you but if we don't go we will be condemming everyone in the Federation to war that could have been prevented.

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
XO: Maybe not? It's too soon to worry about what may not happen.

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
OPS: Is it possible that they weren't simply ignoring us, that they weren't receiving us, somehow?

CNS_Ens_Silelik says:
CO/OPS: It's also equally possible that their form of communication is not in accordance with humanoid standards.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad says:
::looks overand notices Bauer playing with his food...she elevates an eyebrow slightly, but cant help but be slightly concerned::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford says:
::Thinks for a moment.::  CO:  That is possible.  We've already seen that without the large mothership that the Synod were a little uncoordinated.  It is possible that they require the mothership as a source of instruction.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
CO: While this may seem like an unlikely avenue... why have the Ferengi not been used as intermediaries to open a dialoge of diplomacy... as one of the rules of acquision says... peace is good for business... I would assume that for enough latinim... peace via the Ferengi may be bought.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
::pokes a fork into her salad and takes a bite, quietly chewing::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
All: Unfortunately, while we were.. disabled.. we were out of the information loop. We still don't know what's been attempted, as far as peace efforts go. I hope to find out as much as I can while we're here.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
CO: I certainly hope that the agressive stance of Captain Red, though Klingon he may be... is not the attitude of the Federation Council.

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford says:
CSO:  As we indicated before Syrna, it may be that the Council feels that it must take a more aggressive stance against its enemies in an effort to reduce the price of war.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad says:
:;glances around and notices how many salads are at the table...intriguing...>

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CO: I'm not worried. I see us as having three choices, go as ordered, resign from Starfleet or become a ship of rebels and oppose both sides.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad says:
::quietly snorts in response to the XO's comment::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
:: Raises an eyebrow at the XO's comment, most Vulcanlike. ::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
OPS: Since when has the council advocated war over peace?

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford says:
CSO:  Most of them don't even know what it's like out here.

CNS_Ens_Silelik says:
::looks at the executive officer with intrigue::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
::Gets up and goes to get another cranberry juice::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
XO: It almost sounds like you've given this some thought already?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CO: Who hasn't?

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
XO: Commaner, I am in favor of doing what we can to not oppose each side as much as to build a bridge of understanding between them...

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
:: Looks around the table. ::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CO: I suppose my decission will be based on any new information I can gather to answer my many questions.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
All: We are without information... Sir. We need information so that we can act. ::turns to look at XO::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CSO: In a perfect world we could all sit around a table with the Synod and Amenti and discuss our differences over tea and cakes, unfortunately this isn't a perfect world.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
XO: Agreed. But there is presently one place where we get our information about the Synod from... and that is the Amenti. We should go to that source and validate their information.

CNS_Ens_Silelik says:
::agrees:: CSO/XO: Action without information is water without a cup.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
ALL: I'd like to know a lot of thing but, I may not get my answers.  Starfleet orders us to go, I guess I go. Like it or not, agree with it or not.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
XO: That is our duty as Starfleet Officers... sometimes regretably.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
SELF: Or resign and hit the beach.

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
All: I would not think less of anyone who did not want to go to war.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CSO: That's what I'm saying. We can discuss all night but, in the end, it's into battle we go. Unless you all know a way around it.

CNS_Ens_Silelik says:
CSO/XO: I believe captains Kirk and Picard are extraordinary examples of Starfleet officers who do the right thing, despite the consequences to their careers. The needs of the many outweigh...

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford says:
All:  I would rather put my career on the line for something I believed in, than to fight in a war that could have been prevented if someone tried.

CNS_Ens_Silelik says:
::sees the operations officer is in the spirits of his recent consideration::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CNS/OPS: So we go with my rebel idea? Become a rogue ship doing its own thing to prevent the war from escalating? Not a bad idea but, how practical?

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford says:
XO:  It doens't matter.  They are blaming us for starting this war.  We have the power to get some answers.  We need to do this.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
::Returns to table with a new drink::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
XO: If the Synod shoot anyone that comes near... not very practical.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
::thinks about how Flynn's ship would come in quite handy right now... ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford says:
All:  That's how we need to find out how to infiltrate them.  We know they trade with the Orions and Ferengi.  We need to get in there and get them to listen.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
OPS: Well, they gotta blame someone. Try not to take it personally. And I agree. I'd love to have a chat with both the Synod and Amenti...you set it up and I'll be there.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CSO: Exactly.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
::Pushes plate away::

CNS_Ens_Silelik says:
XO/OPS/CSO: Then perhaps it is time we arrange it. The Amenti no doubt have a means, if not arbitrary, of establishing communications with the Synod. A covert delegation could be present.

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
All: I am curious and concerned about what our orders are going to be? I fear that they could be loading the Delphyne with surplus torpedoes now...

Host Brett says:
<Kylie_Faint> ::Approaches the table alone, beaming a warm smile at the Delphyne Officers::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
CO: If they order us back to the conflict.. we could have a sensor malfunction that takes us off course... ::said suggestively::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
ALL: Did you all know that several Synod have been taken as POW's?  They were a small band of resistors, being held here, I think.  I'd like to have a word with them.  ::Drains his glass::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford says:
::Can't help but smile at Syrna.::  CO:  And it could happen that we are passing through an anomoly that is cutting out our communications with Starfleet.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
::Clams up because the press has arrived::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
::blinks looking at Bauer:: XO: They have?

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
Faint:  ::Standing:: Ah, Ms. Faint. How are you tonight?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
::Looks at Faint wishing she'd buzz off::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
::follows Bauer's eyes to the reporter and grows quiet::

Host Brett says:
<Kylie_Faint> ::Smiles at the captain::  CO: I am excellent Captain, thank you.  Mind if I sit?  ::Doesn't wait and grabs a chair from nearby and seats herself at their table::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
::Looks at CSO and nods affirmative::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
Faint: Why Ms. Faint? How could I possibly mind?

Host Brett says:
<Kylie_Faint> ALL: I was wondering...word is that the engineers are pathcing up your old ship in record time.  I just wanted to know, when should I report back abaord?

CMO_Ens_Lincaad says:
::narrows her eyes at Faint::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
Faint: Somehow, I suspect you'll know before we do? ::smiles::

Host Brett says:
<Kylie_Faint> ALL: ::Winks at the CO::  Well, the yard manager did mention something about, um, twelve days?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
::Smiles at the CO's joke::

Host Brett says:
<Kylie_Faint> ALL: So, where are we headed and when we leave?

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
Faint: Twelve days, really? That's impressive.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad says:
::is half tempted to clarify that 'we' is not inclusive of Faint at this point....'we' is only the Delphyne crew, minus the civilian baggage in the same room::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
Faint: I'm sure that's classified at the moment.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
::Wishes he could tell the crew more about the new POW's but, not in front of big ears Faint::

Host Brett says:
<Kylie_Faint> ALL: ::Assumes an expression of poutyness::  Aww, really.  Well, can you at least tell me...are we going to see the Amenti, or the Synod?  ::Her look turns incredibly sly for such a pretty girl::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad says:
::rolls her eyes at Faint, about ready to tell her off.::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
Faint: I assume, Ms. Faint, that "we" are going to be on the front and quite possibly in the midst of battle within two weeks.

Host Brett says:
<Kylie_Faint> ::Turns and nods toward Bob, the camera man seated across the hall, who taps his directional microphone and winks::  CO: I'm sorry captain, you were saying?

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
Faint: I was saying, Ms. Faint, that neither myself nor my crew know where we are headed after the Delphyne is repaired.

Host Brett says:
<Kylie_Faint> ::Leans in closer::  ALL: Listen, you can make peace, destroy this Temple...thingy, trade with the Ferengi...I don't care.  But, whatever you're doing...I'm coming along.

CNS_Ens_Silelik says:
::finds the presence of the press quite disconcerting:: CO: Captain, considering the sensitive nature of this meeting and mission, is the disclosure of any information to the press appropriate at this time?

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford says:
Faint:  We're heading into war.  Do you know what that entails?

Host Brett says:
<Kylie_Faint> OPS: Yes.  Great footage.

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
CNS: I'm sure all information, at this point, is classified.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
::Considering leaving and returning to his temporary quarters. With the presses presence this meeting is as good as over::

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford says:
Faint:  Great footage?  I see the media hasn't changed over the years.  You only care about your career instead of what is actually going on.

CMO_Ens_Lincaad says:
::almost leans forward to comment on the 'great footage'....and tempted to invite them to seet he cargage in sickbay...her hands tighten on her arms, which are still crossed across her chest.::

Host Brett says:
<Kylie_Faint> OPS: You say that like it's a bad thing.  ::Purses her lips::  CO: Captain, let me be blunt...Either I go...or the tape of your little, insurrection here, gets sent to Captain Red.  Oh, he's a dear by the way...and a great Domjot Player.

Host Brett says:
<Kylie_Faint> CO: So, what do you say...partner?

Host Brett says:
<Kylie_Faint> ::Holds out a hand::

CMO_Ens_Lincaad says:
::all-out glares at Faint now....first she was in sickbay shotting her patients...and now she tries to blackmail them...::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
Faint: Ms. Faint, what makes you think you have a choice in the matter? Of course you're going. You've been assigned to the Delphyne, or have you forgotten?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
FAINT: Blackmail, Miss Faint? Certainly not the way to gain the confidence of this crew.  Good luck getting interviews  ::Gets up to leave::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
Faint: Which means, of course, that when we're attacked by enemy ships, you may not survive the next encounter. We're at war, Ms. Faint, or have you forgotten?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CO: If you'll all excuse me. ::Nods to CO:: CO: Captain, maybe we will get another chance for this. ::Looks at Faint and shakes his head::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
XO: Of course, I'm sure we'll chat again later.

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
::prepares to leave and follow Bauer::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
All: It appears that dinner is over.

Host Brett says:
<Kylie_Faint> CO: I have complete confidence in you captain.  I am sure your crew will keep me perfectly safe.  ::Stands and waves to the remaining officers::  ALL: See you later.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
ALL: Good evening, all. ::Exits dinning hall::

Host Brett says:
::Saunters back across the hall to where Bob is seated::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
::goes to catch up with Commander Bauer:: XO: Commander... commander? A word with you?

CMO_Ens_Lincaad says:
::snorts and walks out, roughly past Faint, muttering just loud enough:: Faint: Don't expect me to patch you up when they accidently forget to protect you.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CSO: Yes, Ma'am?

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
::Turns to face her::

CNS_Ens_Silelik says:
::follows the CMO with haste, hoping to calm her::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
::almost looks at him funny for her senior officer calling her Ma'am, shakes it off:: XO: Sir... I wanted to talk to you about the Synod POWs...

CMO_Ens_Lincaad says:
::stalks down the corridors, lab coat billowing behind her::

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
:: Watches Faint go, wondering if he should have beamed everything Bob's carrying into deep space or not?  Or if he can trust Faint to keep her 'story' long enough for the Delphyne to persue peace. ::

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CSO: Not here. Can we meet up later, elsewhere?

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
::nods:: XO: Name the place and time... I shall be there.

OPS_LtCmdr_Sanford says:
::Turns to the Captain.::  CO:  I could have her quarters moved to one of the noisiest sections of the ship.

XO_Cmdr_Bauer says:
CSO: I'll contact you in a couple hours. Can't be to careful. ::Looks back at Faint in the distance::

CSO_Lt_Rhykmal says:
::nods:: XO: Understood. I shall be in my quarters.

CO_Capt_Mashev says:
OPS: ::smiles:: 

Host Brett says:
   <<<<End Mission>>>>