Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10509.19

Starring:

Mitch Travis 		as 	Captain Sulek – CO
Keith LaHue		as	Commander Ben Pangborn – XO

…and…

Jeffrey Brown		as	Commander Kraight – CSO
Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Lt. Commander Billy Bob Powers Jr. – CTO
Kurt Goring	 	as 	Lieutenant JG Soriq Ahkileez – FCO
Kate McTiernan	as	Captain Joanna Matisse – CIV
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Commander Azhure – CNS
Edward Selgas 	as 	Lt. Commander David Telarus – CEO

                        …with…

Erin Cody		as	Ambassador Aelsery
Christopher Gibson	as	Ambassador Qui'dinjori
Christopher Gibson	as	Captain Malachi
Christopher Gibson	as	Commander Bexx
Christopher Gibson	as	Selik
James Homuth		as	Eulaera

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson      	as 	U.S.S. Quirinus – SM

Summary - The U.S.S. Quirinus is currently coming up to Crossroads Station, their frail, battered haven. The Station hangs in space as the Quirinus approaches, expertly navigating through the subspace fissures that litter the region... The U.S.S. Naftali has been towed by a Federation civilian craft and is currently en route. Both vessels should arrive at Crossroads within the hour. As the investigation by Lt. Commander Powers continues, Sulek and the crew begin to wonder how safe they really are on the frontier...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "Flames Arisen - Part I"=/\==/\=

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::sitting at command on bridge::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Computer: Computer, locate Ambassador Aelsery, and the visitor Eulaera.
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::on the bridge, arms folded across her chest, looking particularly imperious today::
CNS_Azhure says:
:: In her office going through the data from the Naftali.::
Host CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> CTO: Ambassador Aelsery is located on the bridge. Eulaera is located in VIP guest quarters.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: back at Science One, still working on the computer root command audit ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Stands from his desk in his office, and walks towards the VIP quarters first::  *CO*: Captain, I'm... going to visit our guest from the Naftali.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::In her office looking for the proper padds.:: Self: Where are those bloody things, I feel like a damn paper pusher
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:On the bridge, awaiting there arrival:: Sulek: I'll be putting together a team to investigate the Naftali
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers*: I would like to join you if I may?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Good.  The Naftali should be close behind us.
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Sighs and sits back in her chair, rubbing the bridge of her nose tiredly.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CO*: Understood, Captain.  I will see you when you arrive.  ::Very quietly, so that hopefully only Sulek can hear::  Make sure Aelsery doesn't go unobserved...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: We should arrive in tandem. Hopefully she was not boarded again, tainting the evidence
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Stands up and gets some hot chocolate before returning to her seat.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Powers* ::looks over at the ambassador:: Understood.  On my way.  ::stands::
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::sees the CO look over at her after finishing his conversation, and throws him a Look in return::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: You have the Conn.  Be sure that you look after the needs of the Ambassador.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Aye Captain
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::narrows her eyes at the CO, not liking his tone one bit::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses to the TL:: Guest Quarters.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods to the ambassador as the TL doors close and whisk him away::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Rides through the turbolift, and steps out on the proper deck, walking down the hallway to the VIP quarters.  He nods to the two guards outside::  Sec_Fred: You stay here, let the Captain in when he gets here.  Sec_Kline: You're with me.
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Taking a sip, leans forward and looks at the second officers files again with a frown.::  OK... let see what this note is.  Computer, access security file of Lieutenant Anthola Zwexyn, omega to alpha
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arriving at deck, he steps of the TL and heads down the hall to a room where a security guard is stationed::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Commader Kraight, what is the status of the Naftali? We should arrive at the same time, correct?

ACTION - The file for Lt. Zwexyn appears on the display, a Trill officer, Chief Engineering Officer and 2nd on the U.S.S. Naftali.

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Sees the Captain arrive::  CO: Captain.  Just in time... Fred: Fred, never mind.  You stay here, watch the door.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nodding to the guard:: Powers: I am most interested in our guest.  Our counselor was ummm unsure of her.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Keeping busy till they get to the station, cleans up while having the computer read back her reports::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: The Naftali and her tow are only a few minutes behind us, sir.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Puts in his security codes to open the doors to the VIP quarters, then steps in, looking for Eulaera::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Good. Lets hope it stays that way.::paces::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::follows::

ACTION - The conn officer moves around a subspace instability and the deck platting vibrates slightly.

Eulaera says:
::is sitting on the sofa, apparently thinking::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: his console beeps, and he turns back to it ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: What was that?
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Scans.:: Lt Zwexyn was suspected of involvement in a Trill cult religion that seriously believes that there was a race on the frontier that were demi-gods and could grant wealth and power in exchange for a human sacrifice.
CNS_Azhure says:
Lovely... :: Puts her cup down as she access more information on this cult.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Eulaera: Good morning, Miss Eulaera... mind if we come in?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods to the Lilithine and then steps unobtrusively a nearby chair to let Powers do his job::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Just the results of my root command audit, sir...  :: shakes head ::  It appears that whoever tampered with the database was an expert. There is no way to trace the origin of the command sequence by which the database was opened to tampering.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Understood. Continue as you were.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods ::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Computer: How long till we reach the station?
Eulaera says:
::looks up from a spot a few inches in front of her, and nods:: CTO: Ah, commander. To what do I owe the pleasure?
Eulaera says:
::extends her greeting to the CO as well:: CO: Captain...
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Eulaera: Actually, Captain Sulek and I were hoping you could help fill in some details we're missing... about the Naftali.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Euaera: I hope you do not mind our intrusion.  It is pleasant to see you away from sickbay.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: stands, walks over to Pangborn :: XO: Sir...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
<Computer> CIV: ETA to station is 2 minutes.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Commander?
Eulaera says:
::can't help but cringe at the mention, and just shake her head:: CTO: I try as much as I can to forget what is already... less than clear, commander. It's not something I... really want to dwell upon.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: I must point out that there are very few aboard the Quirinus who have the expertise to attack our computer systems in this way... and that I am one of them.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Eulaera: Oh?  Why is that?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
:: Jumps:: Self: I better get to the bridge, almost there. ::Grabs her reports and rushes to the bridge::

ACTION - The Quirinus shudders slightly and a vase on a nearby table in Eulaera's quarters quakes.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: As am I. I was your predecessor. Please tell me this is not a confession. And I'd like a list of All persons aboard who Are capable, other than you and I
CNS_Azhure says:
The Delemian cult is mostly conjecture.  There first appearance occurred on Trill 300 years ago.  There are less then 5,000 known members in Starfleet and it is speculated there are many that are not known.
Eulaera says:
::takes in a slow, almost shaky breath:: CTO: I barely survived, commander. You understand when... ::looks up sharply as something moves::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::leaning over, he casually puts a hand on the vase::

ACTION - The doors to the bridge swish open and several eyes turn to see Ambassador Qui hovering their. Hir face is smiling, like a young innocent child. S/he hovers onto the bridge slowly.

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks toward Qui briefly::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Eulaera: Oh, no... I understand.  Usually, in times of crisis, human's senses are heightened, and they actually remember things vividly.  Perhaps you had unique experiences... something happen before you hit the rift?
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Looks up and away.::
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::looks over at Qui, the hatred she harbors toward him/her only thinly veiled::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Self: Move it move it move it ::Jumps in the TL and calls for the bridge::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: No, sir, no confession. Simply an observation of fact. And sir, with all due respect... this attack was so subtle that I am not certain I could rank you, or the Captain, as among those capable of it.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::frowns:: CSO: Then who? Someone else in your department?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: The only other person aboard who might have this ability would be Lt. Alexis Summers.
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Shakes her head and looks back at her screen, tagging the file and sending it to Bill's files.::
Eulaera says:
::looks almost sorrowful:: CTO: I have... been trying to remember something, if only to discover who it was became aware of our presence aboard that ship. But... ::pauses:: If Ambasador Aelsery speaks true... ::trails off::

ACTION - The outer markers of Crossroads signal a safe route towards the station and the Operation console beeps with an incoming communication. "Incoming signal" the junior Operations Officer says clearly.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::steps on to the bridge after a lengthy experiment in stellar cartography, returning to the helm and relieving a junior helmsman::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks up, startled:: CSO: You will share this with no one but the captain, myself, and Powers.::clasps his hands behind his back:: We'll need to investigate further - but quietly. Powers is occupied. See what you can dig up on your own
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Stands and stretches.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Eulaera: Became "aware" of your presence?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods, returns to his station ::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::synchs the navigational systems with the nav buoys but takes care not to turn on auto-navigation::
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Leaves her office to check on her patients.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: begins a discreet scan of Lt. Summers' personnel file and, insofar as possible, records of her movements aboard ship... special attention is paid to all of her computer accesses since she came aboard ::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:sits, his cool exterior believing his unsettled nature::
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
::Ambassador Qui hovers towards the command circle, hir unusual translucent eyes looking over Aelsery for the first time since the Quirinus arrived in the Crossroads::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Steps on the bridge and looks up from padds before taking a place in the back of the bridge::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Put the message through
CNS_Azhure says:
:: As the double doors open, she steps in with a nod to the medic on duty and heads over to the Bolian.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks over at Powers.  He is surprised that there is no mention of contact between Eulaera and the Ambassador in the reports::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
XO: One minute to inner markers, Commander. Preparing to drop out of warp.
Eulaera says:
::inclines her head faintly:: CTO: I... mentioned to her reports of increased Vo activity in the region wherein we were found. ::takes in a slow breath:: She... seemed to know about this. More than I, anyway.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::checks engine status and field stability near the minefield that surrounds the station::
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::would love to wrap her hands around his/her neck and squeeze... hard... until he/she pays for everything Aelsery *knows* he/she has done...  but merely takes a deep breath and keeps a watchful eye on the hovering Noori::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Looks up again and sees both ambassadors:: Self: Oh, things were going so well keeping them apart...
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Eulaera: You're claiming that the Vo caused you to crash into a subspace rift?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Take us in easy
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
<OPS> ::The junior Operations officer turns towards Pangborn:: XO: I have an incoming signal, for Captain Sulek. Priority One.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::as if he'd take them in hard:: ::snorts:: XO: Aye. ::begins reducing power to the nacelles and transferring it to the impulse engines::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*Sulek*: Captain, hate to interrupt, but you've got a priority one communication awaiting you
Eulaera says:
CTO: I don't know what happened. I just remember hearing of such activity. And then... ::trails, knowing there isn't much more that needs to be said::
CNS_Azhure says:
Bexx:  I believe we are about to dock.  You are cleared from sickbay.  However you will need to fill out an official report.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Eulaera: I am curious about why you were with the Naftali XO's party.  I was given to understand he was investigating a killing aboard the ship.  It is most unusual to include a non-crew member in such an investigation.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Stands:: *Pangborn* Understood.  I will be there in a moment.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
OPS: Tell then the captain is on his way
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Quietly finishes the details before going over to Selik and looks over his readings.  A frown touches her brow and she lays a hand lightly on his.::
Host Cmdr_Bexx says:
::He nods and sits up properly, getting ready to hop off the biobed::
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
<OPS> XO: Aye sir.
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Looks around and sighs.::  You would think after all this time, they could find a less violent way to wake up.
Eulaera says:
::takes in a slow breath, and turns her attention to the CO:: CO: The captain had ordered us to team together for our own safety. Clearly, if one of their own could be so easily targeted, we were increasingly at risk.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::glances up as his console starts beeping:: XO: Ready for real space reversion, Commander.
CNS_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  I am releasing Commander Bexx.
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
::Qui's eyes dart towards Matisse shortly after she arrived:: Aelsery: I see you've corrupted the dear Captain...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Proceed
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CNS*: Understood....
CNS_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  I am also about to have the pleasure of bringing Lieutenant Silek out of his Vulcan healing trance.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Tries to smile, at seeing Qui, and wondering what in the world they are taking about::
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
Qui:  Interesting for one of your kind to accuse another of "corrupting"...  ::regards his/her form, as a human female child:: You may make your physical appearance that of an innocent, but the wise among us know better.  ::Glares::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::cuts power to the nacelles and shunts power to the impulse engines, orienting with the docking ports as soon as they show up on his screens:: XO: Beginning docking procedures. ::reduces power to RCS::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods:: Powers: Excuse me.  A most interesting decision on how to protect the guests.  Eulaera: I will allow CTO Powers to continue.  Thank you for your time.  ::turns and heads through the doors::
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Flexes her fingers with a shake of her head.::
Eulaera says:
::nods at the back of the CO's departing head::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Let me know as soon as we're docked. And keep an eye out for when the Naftali arrives. I'll be taking a team aboard
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
*CNS*: I'll get back to you in a few, Commander....
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moving out into the hall, he moves down it to the TL:: Computer: Bridge.
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
Aelsery: Those of the Federation only need to see so much, Aur'ra. I, however, am better at hiding my darker side. They'll see your true form soon enough...::Hir eyes narrow slowly::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Moves over a bit closer to the Ambassadors:: Aelsery/Qui: every going ok here?
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Simply nods as she watches Selik for her cue as he starts to surface from the trance.::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: XO: Aye. ::listens to the tone beeping down slowly as he approaches the docking clamps, killing all forward thrust and slowing the ship with thrusters alone::
Eulaera says:
::shifts her attention to the CTO as the doors close::

ACTION - The Vulcan officer slowly begins to wake, as if on cue...

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Eulaera: Perhaps we should try again.... the Naftali slammed into a previously charted subspace rift, and you just happened to be one of the three people left alive.  That's rather lucky, don't you think?  So many people dead - but not you?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arriving at the bridge, he quickly notes that the two ambassadors are there:: Ops: Relay message to ready room.  ::he nods to Pangborn:: Pangborn: All is well?
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Lifts her hand and slaps him as hard as she can.::

ACTION - Long range sensors beep as the U.S.S. Naftali and her tow ship drop out of warp...

Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::stands up a little straighter, towering over Qui:: Qui: My form has never been the one in question, p'vagh ::the UTs once again fail to translate some of the more... colorful... terms in the Lilithine native language, much to Aelsery's benefit::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::tilts the ship a sixth of a degree to align properly with the clamps before the umbilical connects shedding all the momentum:: XO: Docked..
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Not really. The ship is fine, but I'll need to speak with you when you're done with that communication - or did you already take it?
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Repeats the strong measure, using her internal senses as well as the medical scanner to determine his awareness.::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
:;sees the two other signals appear on his nav scope:: CO/XO: The Naftali has arrived
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Coughs:: Ambassadors: I recommend that we move this off the bridge possibly
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crosses to RR:: Pangborn: Understood.
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::turns her eyes only slightly to the CIV, never taking her gaze off Qui:: CIV: We are quite well, Captain Matisse.

ACTION - The lights on the bridge dim immediately and an unusual glow of energy seems to surround Qui and Aelsery as they stare each other down, Aelsery a massive imposing figure over the diminutive Qui.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::entering RR, he crosses to his desk:: Computer: Display message, Code Sulek....
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Acknowledged
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Self: I told them off the bridge!
Eulaera says:
::blinks, but continues to watch the CTO:: CTO: I am... concerned with that, however I cannot say why it is I was spared. Was... was any of the ship truly salvageable beyond simply the outer shell?

ACTION - The lights begin to raise to normal levels, and the symbol of Starfleet Command displays on Sulek's screen, quickly replaced by the face and white hair of Captain Jennifer Malachi.

CNS_Azhure says:
:: Continues to repeat the motions.::  Come one Lieutenant... time to wake up.  :: Feels her hand becoming slightly numb.::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
:;looks up at the dimming:: Self: What the?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: As soon as we're cleared from the station, you'll be accompanying me to the Naftali
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Eulaera: I'm not sure.  The computer seemed to be mostly together... except for a missing file.  Someone deleted the local navigation files that would have allowed the Naftali to avoid the rifts.... anything ringing a bell?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Malachi: I am pleased to see you back at station.  How may I be of assistance?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::answers distractedly:: XO: All right. Transporter room?
Host Captain_Malachi says:
::She nods and looks at Sulek through the comm. link:: COM: CO: Captain, we have a... situation...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Ambassadors: That is enough you two! :: Regains her composure:: Please separate and back away.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
FCO: Go ahead, I'll be there shortly. I need to speak to the captain briefly

ACTION - The Vulcan officers eyes blink open and as Azhure goes to strike him once more he raises his hand calmly to stop her.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Sulek wonders if this is not becoming the norm:: COM: Malachi: And that would be?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::shrugs and relinquishes his station to a junior officer since they're docked and heads for the TL: Transporter Room 1
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::dismisses Qui with a wave of her hand:: Qui:  You are not worth even the energy to stare, Noori.
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Brings her hand to a pause in mid-strike and steps back.::
Host Captain_Malachi says:
COM: CO: We have a group of Tzani aboard who demand to speak to Qui and Aelsery ...and the crew who have been harboring them...
Eulaera says:
::just raises an eyebrow, clearly having no clue what the CTO just said:: CTO: You... can do that? ::pauses:: Er, I mean, I know you can... but I've never seen such a thing done. Your.. computer systems are something I have not seen.
CNS_Azhure says:
Selik:  Welcome back to the living sir.
Host Selik says:
::He nods once slowly:: CNS: What is my current location?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Malachi: Harboring them.  An interesting turn of phrase.
Host Captain_Malachi says:
COM: CO: Quite... they claim to have evidence that the Noori and Lilithine have invaded a region of their space...
CNS_Azhure says:
Selik:  You are aboard the USS Quirinus along with your first officer and one of the scientists you took aboard.  I regret to inform you that the rest of your crew did make it through an accident in navigations.
Host Selik says:
CNS: An accident. Cause?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Malachi: Have they showed you this evidence?  I sincerely doubt that if it was an invasion, that it was by mutual agreement.  They are currently on the bridge staring at each other in a less than friendly fashion.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::heads to the prep room next to the transporter room and takes one of the white suits down in his size::
Host Captain_Malachi says:
COM: CO: They will only speak to you and the Ambassadors, I am afraid...
CNS_Azhure says:
Selik:  Your computer did an autocorrection at the last minute, taking you intentionally into one of the anomalies.
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
Aelsery: ...and you Aur'ra are too mighty for your own good. All gods must fall into darkness.
Host Selik says:
CNS: An investigation is underway I presume? ::He moves to hop off the bed::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Malachi: I can have them talk over the com, if that would suffice.  With events aboard the Naftali, and an attempt to cause the same to happen aboard the Quirinus, I am not allowing any one aboard without command clearance.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::slips in to the pants and boots, locking the waist, before grabbing the thorax and shrugging in to the chest plate::
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
Qui:  You should know, seeing as how you and your kind have fallen so many times before
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Squints his eyes at Eulaera::  Eulaera: What do you do for a living?
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Lifts a hand to have him pause while she finishes a medical scan.::  Selik:  Yes.  It is being handled by Commander Powers and Kraight.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Coughs and gets between them:: Ambassador: No one is going to fall today, shall we please go back to your quarters
Eulaera says:
CTO: I am a subspace physicist, commander. I would have thought your database would have had such information on me. You do seem... a resourceful people.
Host Ambassador_Qui says:
::Qui hovers around near to Captain Matisse and hir soft voice hangs in the air around Joanna:: CIV: Do no trust her, for her pride shall lead to pain for you and your kind...::S/he nods slowly and moves towards the turbolifts::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Eulaera: That's curious.  I'm surprised you were with the investigation team, then, and not helping chart a way around the instabilities in the region.
Reg_Amb_Aelsery says:
::said as he/she retreats from the bridge:: Qui:  The only pain soon to be felt is yours, Noori.
Host Selik says:
CNS: ...and the cause of the navigational failure?
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Nods and steps back::  Selik:  I will have a room prepared for you to rest in, if you wish to leave sickbay.  But Commander Powers will need to speak with you officially.  Is there anything you can tell me about the incident?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
Self: More questions that need answers
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::checks the air supply of the suit before leaning back against the wall, resting his head against the cool metal to wait on Commander Pangborn::
CNS_Azhure says:
:: Makes a note in his medical file.::  Selik: We believe sabotage.
Eulaera says:
CTO: I was much surprised, as well. Of that I can assure you. ::takes in a breath, and shakes her head again:: I am not a criminalist by any means. But we were told we would be safer. Which:: pauses again:: was perhaps more than some of us expected.
Host Selik says:
CNS: I am afraid that I can not.
Host Captain_Malachi says:
COM: CO: That will have to do... I shall do my best to arrange a meeting... shall we say in one hour?
CNS_Azhure says:
Selik:  What was the last thing you remember?
Host Selik says:
::He pauses slowly in thought:: CNS: Captain O'Sullivan had issued a state of emergency and we had been divided into teams. We were checking the Cargo Bays...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Malachi: I will see that the ambassadors are available.  Captain, my complements.
CNS_Azhure says:
Selik:  And the emergency had to do with...?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Walks away herself, more frustrated then ever::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
COM: Malachi: Sulek, out.

ACTION - The U.S.S. Naftali can be seen on the viewscreen moving towards the Crossroads docking bay - with much of her front end destroyed, she is able to easily glide into the bay.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he watches as the monitor shuts down and walks out of the ready room.:: Matisse: Captain, a word.
CNS_Azhure says:
*CO*:  Captain, Lieutenant Selik is awake.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*Azhure*: Notify CTO Powers.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Eulaera: What do you plan on doing now?
CNS_Azhure says:
*CTO*:  He has been notified.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Stops mid step:: CO: Captain?
Host Selik says:
::The Vulcan looks towards Azhure, notes her rank and nods to himself:: CNS: Lieutenant Commander Pryde had been murdered - the attacker was unknown and had escaped detection.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Matisse: The station has visitors, Tzani, who have accuses the Noori and the Sisterhood with invading their space.  They will speak only with the Ambassadors and I. I have arranged a Com conference in one hour.  Could you convince the Ambassadors to be in my ready room for the conference?
CNS_Azhure says:
Selik:  Who was with you, and did you notice anything before the implosion.
Eulaera says:
CTO: Now? I wish only to continue my work, It is all I have ever needed from this life. It *is* my life.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CO: Might be easier said then done, you just missed there outburst on the bridge
Host Silek says:
CNS: Commander Bexx, Doctor Eulaera and I were assigned to check out the lower Cargo Bays.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Matisse: I gathered as much when I arrived.  Still I would like to see the two react to the charges together.  Tell them only what will bring them there.  I can order security to bring them if necessary, but it would be less diplomatic.
CNS_Azhure says:
Selik:  Why was one of the scientists sent with you?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CO: I'll get them there... just you see.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Nods once and stands::  Eulaera: Hopefully you'll consider staying aboard the Quirinus for a while.  Have a good day...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Matisse: Perhaps, if you tell them that I would like to discuss their outburst with them and there is another group that wishes to speak to them before the summit.
Host Selik says:
CNS: The Captain didn't particularly trust out guests... he wanted them under observation. Everyone was involved in the search, there was no one to monitor them properly.
Eulaera says:
CTO: I... ::pauses:: will think on it, commander.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::glances at the clock on the glove of his suit and frowns, wondering where Pangborn is - wanting to get the investigation over with so he can get back to his quarters on the station and who's waiting for him there::
CNS_Azhure says:
Selik:  Why did he not trust them?
Host Selik says:
CNS: "I have to trust my gut," he told us.
CNS_Azhure says:
Selik:  One more question... was there a reason you were in the cargo bays at that point in time?
Host Selik says:
CNS: Next location on our search.
CNS_Azhure says:
Selik:  Thank you...

ACTION - The U.S.S. Naftali docks, albeit roughly, with Crossroads Station and Pangborn's team is cleared to enter once the ship is stabilized. A conference will be held in the Captain's Ready Room in one hour and the mysteries continue. In thirteen days, a summit will occur on Crossroads Station - will it be safe?

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