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AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> ::stands in the room, watching the officers present...::

SCI Yamamoto says:
:: In Briefing Room, Deck 2::

TO Friday says:
::heading for the briefing room::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::sitting at his usual seat.....::

CO Guthrie says:
::standing at the head of the table...::

CEO Surenik says:
::In Briefing room::

OPS Rodz says:
::Walks in to the briefing room:"

FCO tr’Keir says:
::in the Briefing room, sits down next to T`Sharra::

TO Friday says:
::walks into briefing room, sees everyone sitting and heads quietly over to his chair::

CSO Toorain says:
::standing in the briefing room::

SCI Yamamoto says:
:: Stands so Brina can sit.  Moves over a seat ::

CSO Toorain says:
::takes a seat by the SO::

CO Guthrie says:
::looks from the Empress to the XO::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::smiles at the polite officers.... <G>::

OPS Rodz says:
SO: Thanks ::smiles at Akira::

TO Friday says:
~~~~CNS: Come to the briefing room, James~~~~

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> ::looks at all the questioning gazes with mild concern.....::

CSO Toorain says:
::looks from the Empress to the CO and back again::

Cns Jabe says:
::Goes to the briefing room::

SCI Yamamoto says:
:: whispers to CSO :: CSO: Is that the new Starfleet issue uniform. :: motions toward the Empress ::

CO Guthrie says:
::clears throat:: ALL: I called you all here to avoid any more confusion....::sits in her chair::

CSO Toorain says:
::smiles, and whispers back:: SO: Unfortunately not::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> ::blushes....::

CO Guthrie says:
Empress: I'm ready to listen to your explanations now....

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: Captain, the vessel you see out there is not your own....

CSO Toorain says:
::settles back in chair::

CO Guthrie says:
::nods:: Empress: So I gathered...

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: In fact, it's probably the very opposite... If you can believe that.

FCO tr’Keir says:
::listens intently::

CO Guthrie says:
::nods again... urging her on...::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: I've lived a life of..... misdeeds.

CIV Windsong says:
::quietly observes and listens::

CO Guthrie says:
::frowns slightly, pursing her lips but not judging... ... yet....::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: I need to atone for these--I don't think this is right. Not after meeting your husband.

CO Guthrie says:
::glances at the XO and smiles slightly...::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: There is something very rotten with what my people do.

SCI Yamamoto says:
:: Raises an eyebrow ::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::looks down at hands::

OPS Rodz says:
::listening to the Empress::

CO Guthrie says:
Empress: I agree.

TO Friday says:
::listens very interestedly::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: So... I offer you my ship. This means I cannot return to my home--I have no wish to do so.

CO Guthrie says:
Empress: And I know how... convincing Commander Guthrie can be.... :

CEO Surenik says:
::listens intently to the Empress::

CO Guthrie says:
::arches an eyebrow:: Empress: ......

CSO Toorain says:
CO:sir, that is unacceptable.

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: The ship itself is populated....

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> ::stares at CSO....::

CO Guthrie says:
Empress: I'm not sure like that idea....

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::looks up at Zog::

CSO Toorain says:
::looks back at the Empress::

CO Guthrie says:
Empress: I'm worried about the implications on both of our universes if you stay....

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: You don't understand...

TO Friday says:
::confused::

CO Guthrie says:
Empress: Enlighten me.

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: The ship is filled to the brims with slaves....

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: Terrans.... Andorians... Trills.... ::looks at Zog:: Ferengi.

CO Guthrie says:
::frowns, fingers gripping her desk with dismay::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: They must be liberated.

CSO Toorain says:
Empress: Irrelevant.

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: The ship itself--it can be destroyed.

CO Guthrie says:
CSO: What say you on this, Commander?

CO Guthrie says:
:;wants to hear everyone's opinions::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> XO: Maybe you exaggerated the tolerance of your people, commander.....

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::frowns....::

CSO Toorain says:
CO: sir, I say that letting them stay here could damage the universe.  We have no right to try these people, we have no frame of reference, these people may have duplicates here.

CO Guthrie says:
::shakes head:: Empress: Tolerance is not the issue, Empress.

FCO tr’Keir says:
::absorbing everything that was said::

CO Guthrie says:
CSO: I'm not so sure about that... but I'm listening.

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> ::stays silent::

CSO Toorain says:
CO: We have lived in a totally different setting all our lives.  We have no ability to tell them what is right or wrong.

CO Guthrie says:
CSO: Mr. Toorain... I have to agree with you on that... but I've also experienced their universe first hand...

CSO Toorain says:
CO: Or rather; we might have the ability, but not the right.  Our cherished value of freedom could be dangerous to a universe enslaved for centuries.

CO Guthrie says:
CSO: And I cannot condone what they do...

CO Guthrie says:
CSO: And...::looks at the Empress:: I'm inclined to offer sanctuary to them. All of them....

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::staring at his hands......:: CSO: This isn't taking them from their homes... It's giving them one. These prisoners are raped, tortured and set to work like dogs.

OPS Rodz says:
CO:I do not know about it damaging our universe, but I would not like another Brina Rodz running around here.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::looks up:: CSO: A situation you were privileged enough to avoid.

CO Guthrie says:
::nods grimly, having almost been a victim of said violence...::

CSO Toorain says:
CO, XO: That matters how much?  Rodz is correct.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: And after the war, the quadrant is not what I'd call... overpopulated.

OPS Rodz says:
CO: It may sound selfish but that is how I feel.

CO Guthrie says:
::nods at OPS:: OPS: It is rather... unnerving....

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> OPS: I'm sure Brina Rodz appreciates your support...

TO Friday says:
::thinks about another Ron running around::

CSO Toorain says:
XO: Oh lucky me.  I live a life of freedom, when an almost infinite number of Zogs don't.  We all born into our own universe; we shouldn't use physics to change that.

CO Guthrie says:
::is still creeped out by evil Kit... <G>::

FCO tr’Keir says:
::listening to all options, trying to pull together how he feels::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: I didn't expect you to understand. This isn't science, it's life.

TO Friday says:
::considers the possibility of his parents being over there::

CO Guthrie says:
CSO: I agree with your principles... but sometimes.. it's wise to show a little compassion, Mr. Toorain.

SCI Yamamoto says:
CO, CSO: Sirs.  Begging your pardons.  We have yet to consider the desires of the slaves..

CEO Surenik says:
::tries to decide what is the best option::

CSO Toorain says:
XO: Are you saying I don't appreciate life?

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: What I'm saying isn't important. It's what you're saying, Zog.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::shuts up....::

FCO tr’Keir says:
CSO: If we interfere, could it cause a paradox?

CSO Toorain says:
CO: If we don't stick to our principles, they're worthless.  We can throw out all the Starfleet regulations, the Federation charter, everything.  We should stick to all of them.

AGM_Mitch says:
CSO: There's nothing about standing by and letting people live lives of slavery and then die.... unappreciated. unthanked.

CSO Toorain says:
XO: what I’m saying is that we have no right to risk fundamentally altering lives in a galaxy-wide scale.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO>

CO Guthrie says:
SO: Quite right.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::stands::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ALL: The universe is a resilient place.

CO Guthrie says:
Empress: I assume you have spoken to these... slaves...?

CSO Toorain says:
FCO: We could be risking anything.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ALL: What we don't know about it could fill the... universe itself.

SCI Yamamoto says:
XO,CSO: However,  we could equip them to survive on an uncharted planet in their galaxy.  Begin a new civilization.  A Haven for slaves.

CO Guthrie says:
ALL: Every day we live is a risk. One risk is just as hazardous as the next.

CSO Toorain says:
CO: Not true.

CO Guthrie says:
::nods, impressed with Akira's idea::

CSO Toorain says:
CO: Getting out of bed isn't as hazardous as walking out of an airlock without a spacesuit.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::stares at Zog::

CO Guthrie says:
CSO: And you determined this how?

CSO Toorain says:
CO: Sir, quite frankly, I’m looking at the bigger picture here.

OPS Rodz says:
ALL: I agree with the SO.

CIV Windsong says:
~~~~FCO:  I am concerned about the balance of the universe in this discussion.  The CSO's reasoning in valid if not along the lines of compassion to those who are called slaves~~~~

FCO tr’Keir says:
All: Ens  Akira’s idea is a good one, I agree with it.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::presses a button.::

TO Friday says:
All: I also agree with Ensign Akira

AGM_Mitch says:
ACTION: An image of Commander William Riker comes on-screen, unidentified.::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: Name this man.

CO Guthrie says:
::blinks::

CSO Toorain says:
XO: Commander William Riker, of the USS Enterprise.

TO Friday says:
::looks at the screen and tries to place the face::

FCO tr’Keir says:
~~~~CIV: I am as well, my love.~~~~

CIV Windsong says:
::nods lightly in agreement with her husband and Akira’s::

OPS Rodz says:
::looks at the screen::

CSO Toorain says:
XO:NCC-1710-E.  I see you've created a presentation to back up your points, congratulations, I haven't.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: Former Lieutenant Thomas Riker, Cardassian POW for his involvement in the theft of the U.S.S. Defiant.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::points at the Empress:: CSO: Now who is she?

CO Guthrie says:
::arches eyebrow at her husband's ingenuity...::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: My wife is Captain K'tyla Guthrie. She isn't.

CSO Toorain says:
XO: From my understanding...Empress K'tyla Kyle, I.K.S. QIb

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CSO: You won't have to worry about your double.

CSO Toorain says:
Empress: Why not?

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CSO: He's dead....

CSO Toorain says:
Empress: Killed when?

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CSO: Hours before you showed....

CSO Toorain says:
Empress: For what reason?

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CSO: ..... Being in my way.

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CSO: We're monsters.

CO Guthrie says:
::listening carefully to all opinions... weighing her decision....::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CSO: Entire civilizations suffer because of us.

CSO Toorain says:
Empress: Then do you intend to kill me...for being in your way now?

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CSO: No.....

CO Guthrie says:
CSO: You know I won't allow that...

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CSO: But I have an inkling that I got the wrong one.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> Empress: That's enough-!

CSO Toorain says:
Empress: The tell me just...how much difference is one ship going to make?

CO Guthrie says:
::frowns::

CSO Toorain says:
::eyes narrow::

FCO tr’Keir says:
::watching the verbal exchange::

TO Friday says:
::watches the CSO::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: It's a big ship. I recognized some friends.

CSO Toorain says:
CO: thank you sir.

CSO Toorain says:
XO: Whom?

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: LtCmdr. Sonifeld. Lt. Halcyon. among others....

CSO Toorain says:
XO: My sympathies to them.  You won't sway my judgment of this by making it personal.  Sticking to principles is the best way to go.

OPS Rodz says:
XO: Sir they may look like your friends but, they are not.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> OPS: That's what makes it right....

CO Guthrie says:
All: I'm still inclined to agree with Ensign Yamamoto's idea. I believe we should find a suitable home for them and allow them the chance they never had in their universe.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> OPS: They're slaves....

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> OPS: Not rehashes of people we know or have known.

CSO Toorain says:
XO: they're totally different people.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> OPS: These are different people. Not another "Brina Rodz" or another "R'daen tr'Keir."

CO Guthrie says:
All: I'd like for all of us to be in agreement on this.... but I doubt that's possible....

CSO Toorain says:
CO: Sir, what about the other universe?  We have no way of knowing what removing the QIb could do.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ALL: People. No less deserving of Starfleet help. Discriminating because they come from a different universe?

FCO tr’Keir says:
CO: I agree with Ens. Akiras idea as well Captain.

CO Guthrie says:
CSO: I believe they'll adapt. ::frowns:: From what I've seen... it won't harm them in the least....

CSO Toorain says:
::rolls eyes:: XO: please don't make this a case of political correctness.

CEO Surenik says:
CO:  I agree with Ens. Akiras idea

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: Please don't make this a case of hurting the universe.

OPS Rodz says:
XO: And what if this people are the ones who are going to set their universe free. And we are taking them away from it.

TO Friday says:
CO: Sir, something we haven't considered. What if they don't want to be put away on some lonely planet? What if they want to stay here, try to make a life for themselves on Earth of somewhere in the Federation? They're still people, and doesn't that give them the chance to make a choice for themselves?

CSO Toorain says:
CO: We can't be sure of that.

CIV Windsong says:
CO:  There is the law of balance involved here.  I concur with the CSO on this.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::looks at the TO and nods::

CO Guthrie says:
::grateful nod to FCO and CEO....... but pauses at OPS statement and frowns...:

CO Guthrie says:
OPS: That's something that I'd not considered....

CSO Toorain says:
CO:Take a hypothetical situation;

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::stops at the Brina's statement..... Zog's arguments are the same old things..... but Brina....::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CO/OPS: I didn't think of that either....

CSO Toorain says:
CO: what if...twenty years down the road, the empire crumbles.  What if the slaves on QIb could have made the difference-and set them free-but then tey couldn't, because we removed them.

FCO tr’Keir says:
::hears T`Sharra, nods in respect of her thoughts on this::

CO Guthrie says:
OPS: You bring up a good point. If these people are to free their people, then we'd be doing a great disservice to that universe as a whole keeping them here....

SCI Yamamoto says:
ALL:  Like I said.  Equip them to survive in THEIR universe.

SCI Yamamoto says:
ALL:  The Prime Directive AND our sensibilities would both be served.

CSO Toorain says:
ALL: We have a duty to their universe, to the timeline, and to them, to put them back.

OPS Rodz says:
ALL: I believe that is the best we can do.

CSO Toorain says:
ALL: As they are.

FCO tr’Keir says:
::hears Lt  Rodz, didn't think of that::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> OPS: ....

OPS Rodz says:
::looks at XO::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> OPS: Well put.... ::smiles::

CSO Toorain says:
ALL: And we should do it now.

CO Guthrie says:
::nods:: All: Alright... ::looks at the Empress.... and pauses.... not knowing what to do with her....::

CSO Toorain says:
CO: All of them should go, sir.

CO Guthrie says:
Empress: Would you be willing to go back with these people...? To help them?

CSO Toorain says:
CO: No! We shouldn't incite any changes!

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: I would..... but I know they would find us and kill us.

CO Guthrie says:
::frowns:: CSO: Changes have already occurred... they're here...

CIV Windsong says:
::looks for a compromise::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: A clean slate is impossible No matter how much you want it.

CSO Toorain says:
ALL: we should send them back as they are, and hope nothing has been too badly damaged.

CO Guthrie says:
Empress: Perhaps not. ::sighs:: You may find more support than you think.... and from your own people.

CSO Toorain says:
XO: True.  but we can wash that slate to the best of our abilities.

FCO tr’Keir says:
::nods, everyone coming up with very valid points::

CIV Windsong says:
CSO:  They need to return, could we not provide them with the necessary shielding they would need to remain safe until they are ready for what the future holds for them?

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: I wont' wash a slate with the blood of the innocent, Zog.

SCI Yamamoto says:
CSO:  Well.   We should at least repair the damage WE did to their ship.

OPS Rodz says:
CO: They probably need medical attention before leaving.

CSO Toorain says:
CIV: To preserve the universe...they should go back as they are.

CO Guthrie says:
CSO: Enough! Please! I'm tired of the "no changes" argument! ::calms:: My apologies, Mr. Toorain.... but I'm not sending them back "as is"...

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> SCI: I wouldn't, Ensign.... It's still a Klingon ship... I'm not sure we can take it.

CIV Windsong says:
CSO: A balance is needed to preserve the universe... there returning will do that.

FCO tr’Keir says:
CSO: But the damage to the ship was caused by us, we would have to repair that, wouldn't we?

CSO Toorain says:
XO: That's the difference between us sir.  I'm willing to stick to what I know.  You'll be swayed by compassion way too far.

CSO Toorain says:
FCO: Yes, we should get them to the state they were in when they came here.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: You don't know... anything. Not about this. You're not a Q. You don't know the nature of the universe or you'd be home right now.

CO Guthrie says:
::nods at OPS:: All: I want all of them to receive medical treatment... provisions.... repairs to their ship. I want them to have a fighting chance.

OPS Rodz says:
CO:I agree.

CSO Toorain says:
XO: I'm not claiming to be a Q.  that's why I want the changes to be minimal.

CO Guthrie says:
All: If they're going back... they're going back with at least a glimmer of hope....

TO Friday says:
CO: With all due respect, sir, how can one ship have a fighting chance against an entire empire

CSO Toorain says:
XO: you're proposing something extremely dangerous.  You’re the one trying to be Q.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::looks at the TO.....::

CO Guthrie says:
TO: Quite right... ::sighs:: But it's the best we can do ...considering...

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: I'm trying to take a chance. Make a stand. Set some changes.

CSO Toorain says:
::smiles:: XO: there's an old saying: Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.

SCI Yamamoto says:
TO: It only takes one man to effect change...Savek, Gandhi,...shall I go on.

TO Friday says:
XO: Sir, is it really our place to make changes in an universe we probably shouldn't even know about?

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: You're trying to erase your presence. Why are we even here, then? Is not to make changes for the better?

SCI Yamamoto says:
TO:  It is a situation that we probably caused in the first place.

CSO Toorain says:
XO: It is not.

CO Guthrie says:
::nods yet again at Akira's words... ever impressed with the wisdom of her crew::

TO Friday says:
::considers what the SO has said::

CSO Toorain says:
XO: We are in Starfleet all for our own reasons.

AGM_Mitch says:
<CSO> XO: To save some lives. What's yours?

CSO Toorain says:
XO: But I don't think ::looks around: Any of us...are here to change universes

TO Friday says:
CSO: Not on this scale, at least.

SCI Yamamoto says:
XO,CSO: SIRS!!  This bickering and posturing amongst ourselves will NOT help THEM!

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> SCI: What will?

CIV Windsong says:
XO:  We are in essence giving them a chance to save their lives and not endanger the innocent lives of this time and place.

CO Guthrie says:
::sighs.... has already made her decision.....::

TO Friday says:
::looks at Akira, surprised::

CSO Toorain says:
XO:Do you want to be a Q?  Because it sounds like it.

CO Guthrie says:
All: Alright.... I've listened to all of you. Your opinions are your own. No one can predict what will or will not happen if we do this or that. So...

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: Be quiet.

CSO Toorain says:
XO: You're trying to make decisions for millions.

FCO tr’Keir says:
::nods in agreement to T`Sharra’s statement::

CSO Toorain says:
::fumes::

CO Guthrie says:
All: I've decided to help these people. I know I'll receive multiple objections from a few of you... but in the end it’s my decision... and I'm willing to take responsibility for it.

TO Friday says:
::looks at CO intently::

CSO Toorain says:
::sits back::

FCO tr’Keir says:
::nods::

CSO Toorain says:
::tilts head back, then looks down::

CIV Windsong says:
CO:  In what way will you help them?

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> ::smiles at herself...::

CEO Surenik says:
::agrees with the CO decision::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> ::I could be like that.....::

TO Friday says:
::considers the COs decision::

CSO Toorain says:
::seriously disagrees with the CO::

OPS Rodz says:
::looks at everyone in the room::

CO Guthrie says:
CIV: I'm going to give them what I can to help them survive in their universe. Any small advantage may be just what they need to rectify the wrongs done them.

CSO Toorain says:
::sighs::

SCI Yamamoto says:
:: nods ::

CIV Windsong says:
::nods... this is acceptable::

OPS Rodz says:
::nods at the CO in agreement::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> ::in awe of herself.....::

FCO tr’Keir says:
::nods in agreement::

CSO Toorain says:
CO: Are we dismissed?

SCI Yamamoto says:
:: looks at the floor ::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> ::'and I thought I was noble...'::

CO Guthrie says:
All: Medical attention, what provisions we can spare, any educational tapes....

TO Friday says:
::looks around the room to see everyone’s reactions::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> ALL: You'll need to get those slaves first.

TO Friday says:
CO: Educational tapes on what, sir?

CO Guthrie says:
CSO: You may leave if you so desire, Commander. I know this decision causes you great ire. I'm sorry we couldn't agree...

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> ALL: The QIb is filled with Klingons and Cardassians.

CSO Toorain says:
::stands:: CO :As am I ::walks out::

CO Guthrie says:
TO: Anything and everything. These people have been slaves for most of their lives and haven't had any educational advantages.

TO Friday says:
::nods::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::watches Zog go.....::

CSO Toorain says:
::enters bridge::

FCO tr’Keir says:
::watches Cmdr Toorain leave::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::stands and excuses himself::

CO Guthrie says:
::watches Zog leave...::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::enters bridge:: CSO: Zog....

SCI Yamamoto says:
CO,XO: Sirs.  They will need some quick training on how to pilot and service a Vor’cha Class.

CSO Toorain says:
::turns:: XO: I've asked you before not to call me that.

CSO Toorain says:
XO: Sir.

CO Guthrie says:
Empress: Do you foresee major problems with your crew?

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: .....

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: I know we disagree a lot.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: But that's not a reflection on how I feel about you.

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: .....

CSO Toorain says:
XO: Really?

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: As far as rioting? A possibility...

CO Guthrie says:
::nods at SO:: SO: I want such training included in the educational tapes.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: Really.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::smiles....::

FCO tr’Keir says:
All: I could provide Tactical Offensive and Defensive maneuvers.

CSO Toorain says:
XO: so what do you want to talk about?

CO Guthrie says:
::frowns:: Empress: Do you think any of them will support this cause...?

CIV Windsong says:
CO:  Captain, if I am not needed, I will assist with the medical aspect as I have noted the CMO is not currently with us.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: Nothing. If we talk, we'll fight. I just want you to know that I still consider you a friend. Regardless.

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: .....

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: No. None.

CO Guthrie says:
CIV: Thank you, Commander. Your medical help is greatly appreciated. ::nods::

CSO Toorain says:
::smiles to himself:: XO: Somehow.. I never thought I'd hear that from you.

CIV Windsong says:
:nods to the room in general and stands to leave::

CO Guthrie says:
Empress: Suggestions on how to deal with them?

SCI Yamamoto says:
Empress: How many crew members are there.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: I never thought I'd say it. ::smiles:: But this feels like the end/

CSO Toorain says:
XO: Of?

FCO tr’Keir says:
::watches his wife, smiling::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: ..... Got backup?

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CSO: You tell m-

AGM_Mitch says:
<SubOPS> XO: Sir-!

CO Guthrie says:
Empress: ....Meaning...?

AGM_Mitch says:
<SubOPS> CSO: Another ship has entered the system.

CIV Windsong says:
::exiting the room, nods to the CSO and XO on her way toward the medical facilities::

CO Guthrie says:
Empress: If you mean another ship... I doubt it...

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: They're tough.....

CSO Toorain says:
SubOPS: Identify.

CSO Toorain says:
SubOPS: Where did it come from?

CO Guthrie says:
::smiles:: Empress: So are you...

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::turns from Zog:: SubOPS: Another ship?

AGM_Mitch says:
<SubOPS> XO/CSO: It's the QIb-!

CSO Toorain says:
SubOPS: Ours or a third?

AGM_Mitch says:
<SubOPS> ::runs scans and stops....:: CSO: .. I don't know how to confirm.

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> SubOPS: Hail them.

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: ....

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> ::smiles....::

CSO Toorain says:
SubOPS: check their schematics.  Are there Federation modifications?

CO Guthrie says:
::sends out orders for all plans to be implemented....::

CIV Windsong says:
::enters sickbay and looks around, then begins to organize medical teams::

AGM_Mitch says:
<SubOPS> XO: Frequencies open.

AGM_Mitch says:
<SubOPS> CSO: Affirmative on mods.....

AGM_Mitch says:
ACTION: Admiral Savek appears on the Medusa's viewscreen.

CO Guthrie says:
Others still in briefing room: Dismissed. ::stands::

CSO Toorain says:
SubOPS: Then it must be ours...

OPS Rodz says:
SO: DO you need help with the educational tapes?

TO Friday says:
::stands and walks to bridge::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: Thank you....

Host Savek says:
@COM: XO: Charles, Good to see you again

SCI Yamamoto says:
:: Stands :: OPS: Um.  Sure.

Cns Jabe says:
::Goes to the Bridge::

CEO Surenik says:
::stands and walks out to the bridge::

FCO tr’Keir says:
::stands heading out to the bridge::

TO Friday says:
::enters bridge and sees Admiral Savek on screen::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::grins:: COM: QIb: Ever pleasant to see your smiling face, sir.

CO Guthrie says:
::offers her hand to the Empress:: Empress: Thank you. For bringing back my husband...::smiles::

CSO Toorain says:
::looks at Savek::

SCI Yamamoto says:
:: helps OPS with her chair ::

TO Friday says:
::moves to his station::

OPS Rodz says:
SO: OK ::Goes to the bridge::

CEO Surenik says:
::stops when he sees Savek on the viewscreen::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> CO: Sorry... for making you think I'd keep him. ::smiles.....::

OPS Rodz says:
SO: Thanks

SCI Yamamoto says:
:: Follows OPS to the Bridge ::

CO Guthrie says:
::grins:: Empress: Then you'd have *really* had a fight on your hands....

FCO tr’Keir says:
::enters bridge, seeing Admiral Savek on the viewscreen::

Host Savek says:
@COM: XO: I came in search after we had no word from your people, Trouble ? ::indicates the other QIb ::

AGM_Mitch says:
<Empress> ::grins back and leaves the room::

SCI Yamamoto says:
:: on the Bridge ::

CSO Toorain says:
::moves to the science station::

CO Guthrie says:
::exits briefing room for the bridge....::

CEO Surenik says:
::moves to engineering station::

SCI Yamamoto says:
:: smiles upon seeing the Admiral ::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> ::looks at the crew:: COM: Qib: You could say that.... ::watches the CO enter the bridge.::

TO Friday says:
::scans the Admirals QIb::

CIV Windsong says:
*CO*: medical teams are ready to beam aboard the Qlb on your orders.

OPS Rodz says:
SO:OK so is this our QIb?

Host Savek says:
@COM: XO: Well, in case I brought a few "Friends " along , 450 Kitzini Shock troopers

CO Guthrie says:
*CIV* Thank you, Commander. Whenever you're ready....

CSO Toorain says:
::looks at Brina:: OPS: Affirmative.

SCI Yamamoto says:
OPS:  I think so. ::smiles at OPS::

CO Guthrie says:
::looks at viewscreen and blinks, smiling at Savek...::

FCO tr’Keir says:
::sits down at Flight Control::

AGM_Mitch says:
<XO> CO: Someone's come bearing gifts...

CIV Windsong says:
::finishes her kit and heads toward the transporter room with her teams::  *CO*:  Acknowledged.

CO Guthrie says:
XO: I see that... ::smiles::

OPS Rodz says:
SO: Good I would not like a third one ::Smiles::

CO Guthrie says:
::arches an eyebrow...::

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