Spoiler: RECOVERED EMBASSY DECK LOG -- 94840.2 BUFFER 1 -- AZEDI ARRIVALShow
<Sara Desimone> *waves as she walks in, her smile laid back and confident* "Well don't you all look nice?"
Sam@drcrippler files in next to Quint.
<Sam> "Emery, long time, no see," he mutters sideways
Minabi@stickybuns14 fusses about with the uniform again, moving a bit to the back while adjusting some things, then curses beneath her breath...and returns to the table.
Quint@jorathedarnesse nods in reply
<Quint> "Seems we've been at both ends of the Galaxy." he mutters
<Sadia Cynis> *offers polite nod to all assembled officers* Captain Sadia Cynis, I'm assigned as Klingon Empire representative for this occasion.
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll looks over to the Tellarite.
<Konieczko> "Attache Bozgid, you'll be primarily leading these talks. Captain's Quint and Desimone can find themselves a seat on this side of the table as well." He nods to Sadia+
<Sam> "Funny how things always lead back to DS13," he smiles.
Rosewood@fireshade321 glances at Minabi and whispers to her
<Rosewood> "Everything ok?"
<Konieczko> "You'll be welcome on this side as well then, Captain. I'm afraid we may be lacking seats for everyone."
<Lev bim Bozgid> "I'm glad to hear it, considering I didn't get the memo on the last meeting."
Tau@xanthestar adjusts his jacket and chuckles, taking a step back. He leans over to say to Dmitri,
<Tau> "I will be checking in to Ops after a short while, so I won't require a seat. As long as people here don't mind
<Tau> a Vulcan taking my place and standing nearby."
Sam@drcrippler totally minds
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll takes a few steps back from the table to raise his voice so that he can be heard.
<Konieczko> "Our primary goals here are to enter a more permanent ceasefire and open up communication for friendly relations.+
Quint@jorathedarnesse nods.
<Quint> "It is indeed. Somedays I wonder if they didnt build the place on a galactic thread."
<Sam> "Well, like always, it's always a pleasure to work with you Emery," he smiles.
<Konieczko> If the Azedi want to have strict border control they need to clearly mark it and give those who cross into their space the opportunity to vacate before they're engaged."
<Sadia Cynis> *nods to Nimitz as she listens to Konie*
Jack Buchanan@renagademuffin was always here and knows exactly where he should be.
<Sara Desimone> *sighs gently and settles back in her seat, paying close attention*
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll continues. He has quite a bit.
<Konieczko> "The Vice Admiral prepared notes and expressed concerns about the range of the space they've claimed, and specifically we want to talk about access to the Yuhop+
Minabi@stickybuns14 seems a little absentminded for the time being.
Quint@jorathedarnesse nods as he listens to Konie
<Quint> "Likewise."
<Konieczko> wormhole. If a ship enters the wormhole by mistake and exits in their territory that would not be good. Especially if we can't get them to agree to a ceasefire for enroaching in territory. We'll+
Tau@xanthestar listens closely, his hands clasped behind his back.
<Konieczko> also be looking for some sort of guarantee that they won't violate our own border. If this all goes well, we might be able to get them to agree to some sort of science exchange. We want to focus+
<Konieczko> specifically on the scientific information we can learn and not any obvious tactical advantages that may be related."
<Konieczko> "As mentioned earlier, we have Attache Bozgid to assist in these talks today. This is a very important dialogue we're opening today and we would like to continue speaking with them. We've been+
<Konieczko> advised to stray from using 'Azed' in speech, whatever the content it may come across as culturally innapropriate. Referring to them as the Azed Confederacy however, will be alright."
<Konieczko> "Are there any questions?"
<Sara Desimone> *sits forward slightly* "Excuse me admiral, but I have a question pertaining to the civillians who were left in a catatonic state. Might we take this opportunity to insist the Confederacy allow us -
<Sara Desimone> access to any medical technology that might help those people?"
Jack Buchanan@renagademuffin clasps his hands, listening to the Admiral.
Rosewood@fireshade321 taps a a finger against the back of his hand.
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll looks to Sara.
<Konieczko> "Our primary objective is to enter a ceasefire and open a prolonged dialogue. Information on retrieving those civilians from their catatonic state is a goal but secondary to the+
<Konieczko> rest I've listed. It's hoped that if we can get a scientific agreement that may be included. We can possibly use that as a step to achieve the scientific goal."
<Sara Desimone> *Frowns subtly at that, though she nods* "Understood. I hope it sends the right message."
<Konieczko> "Any further questions?"
<Jack Buchanan> "Is there any concern that asking for scientific information may come across as.. demanding?"
Minabi@stickybuns14 frowns a little, listening to the explanations offered, her eyes though focused on the open room, still seeming somewhat with her own thoughts.
<Jack Buchanan> "Additonally- we don't know that they don't posess their own version of, say, the Prime Directive. What if the mere suggestion of giving information to more 'primitive' civilizations is seen as ~
<Jack Buchanan> ~ offensive?"
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll looks to Jack.
<Konieczko> "The intent is for an information trade. Exact details can be hammered out, but to see if they may be interested in agreeing to such a thing."
<Konieczko> "We don't have all of the answers. These are goals laid out by myself and the Vice Admiral. If they deem it innapropriate we won't push for it."
Jack Buchanan@renagademuffin nods.
<Jack Buchanan> "Fair enough."
<Sara Desimone> "I just hope they understand how seriously we take the matter of abduction and experimentation. Their morality may not look at it as anything more than borrowing a cup of sugar."
Tau@xanthestar looks around the room, clearly scanningh it over as if triple-checking things. He idly moves towards Sara's chair, patting her shoulder a few times and moving back away as he walks around the room
<Konieczko> "Now. We should have a bit of time to get any nerves out. Help yourselves to water or something else non-alcoholic. Clear minds today.."
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll moves back to the chair he was previously occupying and pours himself a glass of water from one of many pitchers on the table.
<Sadia Cynis> *grimaces* Nerve tonics. Urgh.
<Lev bim Bozgid> "Get me an earth coffee, stat."
Tau@xanthestar looks sidelong, then heads over toward Sadia.
<Tau> "Captain Cynis, I can't say I expected to see you here."
Rosewood@fireshade321 takes a deep, slow breath.
Tau@xanthestar offers her a wide smile, brightening up a little.
<Sara Desimone> *laid her hand atop Tau's briefly before he stepped away. She looks over at Dmitri* "How you doing?"
<Sadia Cynis> *grins* Captain. I hear congratulations are in order.
Sam@drcrippler looks to the bar.
<Sam> "Either of you two want a drink?" he asks Quint and Jack
Quint@jorathedarnesse half heartedly leans on a nearby chair
<Quint> "The wonderful wait."
<Konieczko> "I would rather the Vice Admiral be here, but we'll be fine."
Quint@jorathedarnesse shakes his head
<Quint> "Im good. Thanks."
Minabi@stickybuns14 heads to the bar and leans on the counter briefly.
<Minabi> "Coffee, black please."
Jack Buchanan@renagademuffin looks to Sam, rubbing at his beard for a moment.
<Jack Buchanan> "No- thank you for the offer, though."
<Sara Desimone> "Better than fine." *she flashes him a confident smile*
<Sam> "Now I look bad for getting one. Fine diplomacy there lads," he chuckles and moves over to the bar
Tau@xanthestar chuckles and looks down a moment, nodding as he looks back up at her with a bashful smile.
<Tau> "Yeah. Weird, right...? How've you been?"
<Sara Desimone> "Neema is gonna be so impressed by the job you do here today that she might fake not being able to talk for a few days longer just to take a break."
Lev bim Bozgid@cob450 downs the coffee in three long swigs, then sets the mug back on the bar.
<Lev bim Bozgid> "Get me something for my breath now, something minty."
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll smirks.
<Konieczko> "I'm not so sure about that."
Minabi@stickybuns14 picks up the cup presented to her and takes a slow sip.
<Sadia Cynis> *shrugs* Can't complain. And yes, I didn't expect to be at these peace talks myself. Ambassador that was supposed to be here got himself killed in a duel with the ship captain that was transporting -
Lev bim Bozgid@cob450 takes a small breath mint from the bartender and tosses it into his mouth.
<Sam> "Tea, Earl Grey, black, no sugar," he ordes
Quint@jorathedarnesse looks at Jack
<Quint> "Well..What ya think?"
<Sadia Cynis> - him here.
Tau@xanthestar blinks widely, looking surprised before letting out a laugh of shock.
<Tau> "That's...unfortunate. I'm sorry to hear that."
[0:36] Jetaal@epicalyx: <C> Jetaal to Ops. We are monitoring activity at the entrance. All is peaceful for now.
<Sadia Cynis> So High Command diverted me here, to be a pretty face of the Empire. *shrugs* Don't be. Stupidity like that should not be mourned.
Lev bim Bozgid@cob450 sits at the head of the table and starts perusing info on his PADD.
<Jack Buchanan> "I think that my dress whites are tighter than I remember." He adjusts his top.
Sam@drcrippler takes the tea.
<Sam> "You ready for this Captain?"
Quint@jorathedarnesse laughs a bit
<Quint> Ya...THey do that.
Tau@xanthestar chuckles and looks sidelong a moment.
<Tau> "Well, I won't fight you on that, but I can't say it's not unfortunate to hear nonetheless. It -is- good to see you. I was just saying to someone the other da
<Tau> y it had been too long since we had seen you around Starbase."
[0:39] Rose@turtles#8407: <C> Understood, keep us posted.
Jack Buchanan@renagademuffin pats his belly.
<Jack Buchanan> "I don't think it's their fault. I've been slacking on my excerise routine. Plus, all that home baking with Verelan can't help."
Minabi@stickybuns14 takes another slow sip and turns to look at the delegation of officers, pursing her lips a bit.
[0:39] Jetaal@epicalyx: <C> Jetaal to Operations. We have suspicious chatter here regarding 'awaiting a signal'. We are moving to secure the chatterers with a minimum of force.
Quint@jorathedarnesse grins
<Quint> "Hows she doing? I havent seen her in ages."
<Sara Desimone> *leans back comfortably and folds her hands in her lap, eyes closing*
<Sadia Cynis> *nods* I was on the anti-Hur'q expedition in the Gamma Quadrant, so was I away for almost two months.
Tau@xanthestar grimaces.
<Tau> "Man. How'd that go for all of you...?"
<Tau> "We know how it ends, but that's a long mission."
<Jack Buchanan> "Growing fast." He grins brightly. "Sharp, too. Takes more after her mother every day."
Rosewood@fireshade321 keeps watching the doorway like a hawk.
Minabi@stickybuns14 peers to Sam and then smiles idly.
<Minabi> "I don't know? Not sure one can ever be really ready for these things."
Sam@drcrippler turns sipping his drink.
<Sam> "That is true,"
Quint@jorathedarnesse shakes his head
<Quint> "Youre in for a rough ride there man. Hows Aurelia by the way? Caught her..a month or so back in passing."
Minabi@stickybuns14 smirks.
<Minabi> "At least it'll be....I was going to say over, but that's not true. But...the first big chunk is going to be out of the way finally."
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll mouths words to himself as he runs through talking points.
Jack Buchanan@renagademuffin laughs.
<Jack Buchanan> "She's.. doing well. As well as can be expected, at least. Shockingly, a little tired of doing undercover work. She's been looking into work with the Embassy- maybe something ~
<Jack Buchanan> ambassadorial."
<Sam> "Exactly," he smiles. "Captain Samuel Bishop, I don't think I've met you before,"
<Sadia Cynis> It's been quite a struggle, though it ended quite unexpectedly.
Minabi@stickybuns14 smiles and nods, extending a hand.
<Minabi> "Minabi Derix, Captain of the USS Kassandra, nice to meet you."
<Tau> "How are things out there now, though? BReen still giving you a problem..?"
Quint@jorathedarnesse 's eyes widden a tad bit
<Quint> "Wow....I didnt think she'd ever tire of that. Quite the shift, but she'll do well in that roll."
<Jack Buchanan> "Honestly, I think that she mostly misses bossing people around."
Quint@jorathedarnesse grins
Sam@drcrippler shakes her hand.
<Sam> "Not the best place to meet, but it would be useful to get to know the people I'm meant to be diplomating with,"
[0:45] Jetaal@epicalyx: <C> Chatterers quietly secured, sirs.
[0:46] Caspius@lusipurr#2374: <C> Caspius to Captain Thiessen. An Azedi probe has entered the system and a neutron surge seems to indicate the imminent arrival of our diplomatic guests.
Minabi@stickybuns14 chuckles softly.
<Minabi> "Aye, agreed on that. To be fair, one should remember this is a Peace Talk. THis should be a happy occasion."
Tau@xanthestar 's commbadge goes off with the indication. He holds a finger up to Sadia and walks over toward the Admiral as he responds.
<Sadia Cynis> Captain, Breen are ALWAYS a probl- *nods to Tau as he's about to respond*
[0:48] Tau@xanthestar: <C> "Thiessen here, acknowledged Commander. I will inform those here, please ensure things proceed as we discussed."
[0:48] Caspius@lusipurr#2374: <C> "Aye sir. Caspius out."
Tau@xanthestar leaaans over.
<Tau> "An Azedi probe arrived, Sir. We're reading a neutron surge. Ops thinks they're about to arrive."
Tau@xanthestar doesn't yell that from across the room.
<Sam> "Peace talks are never a good occasion. They're just solemn and..." pauses as his combadge chirps. He listens.
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll looks over his shoulder to Tau. He nods slightly.
<Konieczko> "Thank you, Captain."
Tau@xanthestar might be kind of a nervous Nelly.
Minabi@stickybuns14 tilts her head and listens as well. She frowns a bit.
<Sara Desimone> "Hey Captain Thiessen?"
Tau@xanthestar glances over.
<Tau> "Hm?"
<Sara Desimone> *flashes him a big grin and a little wink* "Too easy for us."
Tau@xanthestar lets out a sudden laugh - he had clearly expected something a little more serious.
<Tau> "...yeah. You're right. You want a drink?"
Sam@drcrippler glances at Minabi.
<Sam> "Show time," he downs his drink and moves towards the table. Probably hoping to bag a seat
Minabi@stickybuns14 nods and ifnishes her coffee.
Sam@drcrippler nods to Sadia
<Sara Desimone> "God yes. But that'll have to wait awihle." *chuckles*
<Sadia Cynis> *nods to Sam* Captain. You ready for the talks?
Minabi@stickybuns14 walks past Tau and smiles to him and Sara as she takes up position behind her and Rosewood.
<Sam> "When it comes to talking, I'm always ready. Peace is preferable to war,"
Lev bim Bozgid@cob450 looks up as murmurs of the representatives' arrival reaches his end of the table, then puts his PADD away and stands.
<Sadia Cynis> Well, we'll have to see if the Confederacy holds the same opinion.
Tau@xanthestar smiles over at Sara, then smooths out his jacket. He heads toward the bar
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll climbs up from his seat and looks expectantly towards the door.
Alistair Nimitz@natthaan mutters to Quint
<Alistair Nimitz> "Their method of arrival might be a little dramatic.."
<Sam> "One can hope," he nods
Quint@jorathedarnesse nods
<Quint> "Has been"
<Sara Desimone> *Stands up when the admiral does*
Tau@xanthestar returns and leans over to Sara, offering her a sparkling water. He smiles down at her and nudges her shoulder briefly, then steps back.
<Sara Desimone> *takes a swig from the glass Tau offers her, giving a quick smile of thanks*
Sam@drcrippler stands behind the chair. His chances of bagging one were dropping rapidly
Rosewood@fireshade321 looks about as relaxed as a well tuned violin string.
[0:56] Jetaal@epicalyx: <C> Jetaal to Operations. We have another group of protestors, much louder than the first. We will contend with them.
[0:56] Rose@turtles#8407: <C> Keep us posted.
<NPC> | Without warning radiation alarms go off, but are quickly muted. Opposite the table a small wormhole flashes into existence.
Alistair Nimitz@natthaan did warn Quint about it
Minabi@stickybuns14 straightens and peers at the Wormhole.
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll looks up briefly towards the alarms and then stares at the wormhole.
<Sara Desimone> *takes another quick sip, then sets her glass down. A note of irritation touches her brow*
Lev bim Bozgid@cob450 makes a point of not acting startled at the wormhole's appearance.
<NPC> | Three figures step through the wormhole, which promptly snaps shut behind them.
Alistair Nimitz@natthaan stuffes a remark about at least a chair didn't die this time.
Quint@jorathedarnesse having read the AARs expected the wormhole.
Tau@xanthestar takes a deep breath, glancing at Sara instead of looking at the wormhole.
[0:59] Rose@turtles#8407: <C> Commander Hanson to sercurity forces, Commander Caspius is allowing you to use whatever non-lethal force is necesarry to resolve the sercurity issues.
<Sadia Cynis> *rises an eyebrow at the newcomers way of entry, but keeps her cool*
NPC@dandin384 scans the assembled aliens for a moment before stepping forward to the table, naturally moving to the person in the middle.
Sam@drcrippler would really like wormhole travel. Those entrances are flashy and cool
NPC@dandin384 sidesteps the poorly built Federation chair.
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll looks to the alien who stepped forward.
<Konieczko> "Welcome to Deep Space 13. I'm Rear Admiral Konieczko of the 38th fleet."
NPShe@dryadaepart2#7577 looks disdainfully at the group of aliens before her and stalks towards the table beside her compatriot.
Judy@holokat promptly whips out a paper or some similar material fan and fans herself lightly as she steps more languidly after the others.
Minabi@stickybuns14 focuses her attention on Judy. Based on the last encounter, she is the one to look out for (and based on the fact she is named and has a fan).
Alistair Nimitz@natthaan glances to 'NPC', trying to see if he is the same dude as last week.
<NPC> "I am Arch-Guide Aci. With me are representatives from the Viggo." He motions to the one on his left. "Commandant Ma'lo Cofreun. And from the Ikmore." He motions to the one behind him. "Sage+
<NPC> Fern Tsholofelo."
[1:02] Jetaal@epicalyx: <C> Operations, we have a situation. Security is moving in to contain it.
Judy@holokat glides towards the chair, inspecting it curiously, fanning herself slowly all the while, seemingly not entirely acknowledging the introductions.
[1:03] Rose@turtles#8407: <C> Sercurity, we are prepared to employ force fields if need be.
<NPC> ((Left from your perspective >.>))
Judy@holokat takes a seat with all delicacy.
<Konieczko> "Good to make your acquaintance." He gestures far down the table to the Tellarite. "We're joined by Federation Attache Bozgid." He gestures to his right, "Captain Cynis, representing the Klingon+
Quint@jorathedarnesse looks to each as they are introduced.
<Konieczko> Empire." He gestures more locally to those on either side. "Captains Desimone, Quint and Thiessen, who are senior officers within this fleet."
Judy@holokat sits there for a few moments, head tilted, before she fluidly rises from the seat after a few moments.
Sam@drcrippler eyes Judy
<Sadia Cynis> *offers a curt nod as she's introduced*
<Lev bim Bozgid> "Pleased to meet you, in person this time," Lev says with a genuine smile and a bow.
Tau@xanthestar nods his head respectfully. He offers a smile, bowing slightly at the introduction.
Judy@holokat may not even be paying attention to these intros as she glides down to the next chair and gives it a similar inspection and sit down.
<Sara Desimone> *folds her hands behind her back and smiles at the delegation, smiling warmly and nodding as she hears her name*
Sam@drcrippler wonders if he should tell her how a chair works
[1:06] Jetaal@epicalyx: <C> Please engage forcefields to close the entrance to the Embassy. We will handle the remaining protestors in the lobby and the external security team will subdue the excess.
Minabi@stickybuns14 would give a brief and friendly nod to Aci, remembering him after all, if he happens to look her way at some point.
[1:06] Rose@turtles#8407: <C> Acknowledged.
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll gestures at the pitchers on the table.
<Konieczko> "We have refreshments available but can get something else if you would rather."
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll sideyes Judy way down there.
NPC@dandin384 doesn't pay his companion any mind.
<NPC> "Thank you for inviting us to your Starbase. To be here in person is an achievment."
Judy@holokat squints at Sadia across from her, waving her fan a little at the Orion, before she stands up and goes allllll the way down.
NPShe@dryadaepart2#7577 moves up to the edge of the table and leans forwards, resting both fists on the wood surface, studying each officer and dignitiary introduced in turn.
<Konieczko> "I agree fully. To have a dialogue here is only evidence that we can build a relationship."
Minabi@stickybuns14 watches as Judy wanders around, curiously.
Judy@holokat takes another seat in this chair.
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll gives a small and friendly smile.
Rosewood@fireshade321 inclines his head to the fan-weilding alien.
Lev bim Bozgid@cob450 offers Judy a smile as she reaches his end of the table.
Judy@holokat expels a small sigh as she seems to give up and concede that all these chairs are the %*#$ing same. She fans herself in disappointment.
NPC@dandin384 offers Judy somewhat of an I told you look before looking back to Koni.
<NPC> "We are here to discuss peace, so let us do that."
<Konieczko> "Let us, please." he gestures to the open seat next to the Arch Guide and takes his own.
Judy@holokat 's expression lights up as she suddenly jumps out of her seat and skitters to the other side of the table.
[1:10] Jetaal@epicalyx: Jetaal to Operations. Please seal the starboard entrance.
Minabi@stickybuns14 peers to Judy still, blinking.
Judy@holokat trills.
<Judy> "Excuse me, would you!" She interjects to Rosewood as she slides into his chair.
<Sara Desimone> *sits at last when Konie does, leaning back and looking all three of the xenos over*
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll looks down to that side of the table.
Rosewood@fireshade321 blinks.
<Rosewood> "Uhh... be my guest."
Judy@holokat sits and pauses. She fans herself a couple times as her expression shifts.
<Sara Desimone> *Mostly at Judy though. She watches her curiously, one brow up and a smirk on her face*
Sam@drcrippler wonders if he can take the chair at the end? Inches closer to it
<NPC> "I will remain standing, thank you. However, do feel free to seat yourselves. Let us first...start with the progress of your vessels. We have observed progress towards leaving our space. I am glad
Tau@xanthestar rubs at his jaw and raises his brows.
[1:11] Rose@turtles#8407: <C> Ops here, sealing entrance now.
<NPC> that deal was honored."
NPShe@dryadaepart2#7577 eventually moves to a chair and sits cautiously, as if expecting it to bite her. When nothing untoward happens, she resumes staring across the table.
Judy@holokat hmms a little as she slooowly rises. She sighs at Rosewood, giving his shoulder a polite doubletap with her fan if he doesn't shy away, and moves back towards the other side of the table.
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll looks from Judy to the Arch Guide as he begins talking.
<Konieczko> "We fully intend to honor any deal struck before, and any we strike here today. We fully support your right to closed borders in your+
Judy@holokat tilts her head back to study the greenery.
Minabi@stickybuns14 tilts her head, a small smile coming to her lips, then continues to observe the others quietly, hands clasped behind her back for the moment.
<Sara Desimone> *gestures Tau closer with a croocked finger and a smile. Seems she wants to whisper*
Sam@drcrippler goes for it and takes the seat
Rosewood@fireshade321 politley nods to Judy as she walks past, then gives Minabi a look of 'what just happened?'
Tau@xanthestar smiles to himself a moment before turning his attention fully back onto the talks. He remains standing for now between the Rear Admiral and Desimone, though for a moemtn he leans over toward her.
<Sara Desimone> *leans up and speaks softly*
<Konieczko> own sovereign space. With that however comes uncertainty of where your space lies. We hope we can come to an agreement on marking where the Confederacy's space begins."
Sam@drcrippler looks like a man who has achieved his goal of taking a seat. He leans back and fastens his arms in his lap
<Konieczko> "With that, we're hoping comes an allowance to leave your space should there be accidental crossing. To which we would honor for you as well."
[1:15] Rose@turtles#8407: Commander Hanson to Sercurity please Spare two sercurity officers and send them to Deck 187, they will accompany two engineers there.
<Sara Desimone> *frowns in disappointment at whatever she hears, then gets back to focusing on Konie and the Grand Poobah*
<NPC> "A clearly defined border would serve as a useful delineation for both our sides. Regarding trespass in respective territory, we have one matter to address before further agreements can be met." He
<NPC> looks to the Commandant.
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll likewise looks to the Commandant.
[1:17] Jetaal@epicalyx: <C> Jetaal to Hanson. We have this location under control. Two officers are on their way.
Quint@jorathedarnesse loosk over as well. Still he keeps an eye on Judy's roaming.
NPShe@dryadaepart2#7577 sharply inclines her head, and looks to her right.
<NPShe> "I cannot think but this...request...is anything but expected." She begins carefully, but firmly. "Your outpost within our borders. This is +
Judy@holokat eventually grows bored of the plantlife and has a seat over here. She gives Quint a benign smile, fanfan.
<NPShe> +frankly not going to be acceptable to us. We want it gone, and we want to observe the removal. Of course, if you prefer, you could just give us the location and we could arrange the removal+
<NPShe> +ourselves..." She trails off, with a smirk.
Tau@xanthestar looks to Dmitri sidelong, brows furrowing
NPShe@dryadaepart2#7577 's attention is on Lev.
Minabi@stickybuns14 furrows a brow, watching the exchange.
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll clears his throat to attempt to pull attention.
<Konieczko> "We have begun work on dismantling our outpost. We are expecting that to be done in short order."
Sam@drcrippler reaches forward to take a pitcher of water and pours somem in for himself. Sits back. Take a sip. Watches
<Konieczko> "If I'm not mistaken, we've dispatched two ships to work on that?" He looks to Tau.
<Lev bim Bozgid> "Yes, from my understanding Starfleet has already been in the process of dismantling the outpost. We intend to fully keep our promise to remove any Federation assets from your sovereign space."
Judy@holokat 's gaze continues to wander and her expression grows wide as she sees the fireplace. Mesmerized, she stealths out of her seat to float over there.
Tau@xanthestar opens his mouth to respond, glancing around.
<Tau> "Work has started on the task, yes. Primary systems are down, and the ships are back. The physical outpost remains and we can dismantle the rest -
<Tau> " he seems hesitant "...at your command and their leisure, Sir."
Tau@xanthestar looks from the Admiral to the big lead fella on the other side.
<Sadia Cynis> *observes Fern as she heads to the fireplace*
<NPShe> "That's easily -said-," she sniffs. "We want to observe this dismantling ourselves."
Judy@holokat is now fanning herself while standing next to the fireplace.
Isadora@CaoCaoPuff glances briefly over to the fireplace. Her expression suggests she'd rather be there than here, but she quickly turns her attention back to the people talking
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll gives a slight smile to the commandant.
<Konieczko> "We can provide you with the coordinates."
[1:26] Dactylus@shoopdanwoop: <C> Jekk to Security, please locate Console Charlie 23 on deck 55, an unautherised transmission was sent from that console."
[1:27] Jetaal@epicalyx: <C> Acknowledged. We will locate.
Judy@holokat walks away after a while and comes back to the table. Her expression seems mildly surprised and disappointed that everyone's still there.
Sam@drcrippler wonders if he should tell Judy that her people are on the other side
Judy@holokat gives Sam a small smile, apparently for no reason at all.
Sam@drcrippler returns the smile
Judy@holokat walks off to stand right here.
<NPShe> "Acceptable. We will verify them." She finally leans back, glancing from Lev to Konie, pressing her lips tightly together.
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll nods once and looks back to the Arch Guide.
<Sadia Cynis> *rises slowly from her chair as Fern goes behind her back*
Judy@holokat gives Sadia a smile as well. She answers in a low voice, so as not to disrupt the rest of the speakers. Finally, some manners.
<NPC> "It will take time for us to implement a comprehensive border marker system, but we will start the process immediately upon our return."
Isadora@CaoCaoPuff glances sideways at the two. Guess we're all standing then.
<Sadia Cynis> *lowers her voice as she responds to Judy*
Tau@xanthestar looks between Lev and Koni, then back to the others across the table.
NPC@dandin384 isn't even glancing at Fern.
Minabi@stickybuns14 observes the two on the other side of the table quietly, though her gaze does drift to Fern now and then, curious.
Judy@holokat actually titters.
<Konieczko> "Can we discuss the possibility of civilian access? To and from, or even just simply as allowing any accidental crossings to leave your space?"
[1:33] Caspius@lusipurr#2374: <C> Automatic message: Station at yellow alert. Captain Thiessen, report to Main Operations.
Tau@xanthestar looks up and bolts off, slapping his commbadge as he heads off.
<Sara Desimone> *sighs under her breath and looks at Tau*
Minabi@stickybuns14 follows Tau with her gaze for a moment, her fetaures remaining neutral. She then peers back to the others.
[1:35] Tau@xanthestar: <C> Thiessen to Ops, I'm enroute. Is anyone available to elaborate?"
<NPC> "We...are open to the idea of a small zone near the border. Perhaps several kilometers. Within that zone one warning will be given. The matter of civilian transit is not possible at this stage."
Lev bim Bozgid@cob450 looks exasperatingly at all the Starfleet folks to his right as if to say 'what did y'all do now?'
Judy@holokat smiles openly.
Sam@drcrippler glances at Tau and mentally shrugs. When you've got to go, you've got to go...
[1:35] Rose@turtles#8407: <C> Hanson To Thiessen "We have 11 unidentified ships on an intercept course sir."
Isadora@CaoCaoPuff turns her head slightly and speaks softly to the two of them
<Sadia Cynis> *she keeps talking to Fern on low voice, her eyes darting at the Tau as he leaves*
[1:36] Tau@xanthestar: <C> Roger that. Be there momentarily.
Judy@holokat turns towards Isadora, with a wider smile.
Isadora@CaoCaoPuff manages to stay mostly impassive, but a smile slips by anyways.
<Konieczko> "Several kilometers is a short distance with respect. I would have to ask for a buffer zone of one hundred kilometers."
Judy@holokat keeps her voice low.
<Konieczko> "That may even be low on the scale and of course your ships would be offered the same."
[1:37] Dactylus@shoopdanwoop: <C> Starbase operations to local Federation vessels, be aware of unknown inbound ships, eleven total."
Sam@drcrippler 's combadge beeps quietly and he looks down at his PADD. His brow furrows.
[1:38] Quint@jorathedarnesse: <C> Victory copies. Orders?
<NPC> "Simply install a buffer zone of that distance on your side of the border. There is no reason why ships should stray beyond that. We will make an exception to ships in distress, of course."
[1:38] Dactylus@shoopdanwoop: <C> Proceed to yellow alert and stand by."
Isadora@CaoCaoPuff murmurs back
[1:38] Alistair Nimitz@natthaan: <C> Akagi copies.
[1:39] Beylara Ailes@dryadae: <C> Ockham acknowldges.
[1:39] Fiona@falconecoose: <C> This is the MacAlpine, going to yellow alert.
[1:39] Isadora@CaoCaoPuff: <C> This is Cmdr Liang onboard Eminence. We acknowledge.
Quint@jorathedarnesse nods a bit at hearing that.
Judy@holokat laughs quietly.
[1:39] Rosewood@fireshade321: <C> Avalon copies. Orders understood.
<Sara Desimone> *Sara's commbadge vibrates almost noiselessly. Whatever the signal means sets her frowning, tension entering her shoulders*
[1:40] Minabi@stickybuns14: <C> Kassandra reporting, oders understood.
Minabi@stickybuns14 's badge beeps, she taps it, listening closely, remaining impassive.
[1:40] Tau@xanthestar: <C> Thiessen to Rear Admiral Konieczko, could I ask you to step away from the table for a moment so I could have your ear Sir?"
[1:40] Jetaal@epicalyx: <C> Jetaal to Operations. We have confirmed the unauthorized communication. Someone was attempting to override the transporter lockouts."
<Konieczko> "Of course. Distressed vessels aside." He pauses. "We'll do our part on our side of the border, but our concern is of only one warning on your side of the border. In the ideal scenario it won't be+
<Konieczko> an issue at all. I would like to prepare for an unfortunate inevitable."
NPC@dandin384 does not fail to notice the myriad of beeps and buzzes, tense looks, and general unease. He glances to the Commandant.
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll muffles a badge in his pocket. Obviously the gaudy one on his chest is purely decoration.
[1:42] Sadia Cynis@gulremal: <C> Cmdr. Nurikamm of IKS Daramar to DS 13. We are detecting unknown vessels on approach vector. Do you require assistance?
<NPC> "We will establish a 50 kilometer zone."
Isadora@CaoCaoPuff breaks into a grin as she replies
NPShe@dryadaepart2#7577 's face is impassive and her posture is stiff and tense. She watches the officers across from her with a intent gaze. Then glances down to her wrist.
<Konieczko> "50 kilometer." He looks towards Lev bim.
Judy@holokat smiles towards Isadora. But she gives a distracted glance towards her fellow aliens.
Judy@holokat lifts her fan up and waves it at herself.
<Judy> "Excuse me, wouldn't you?" she asks both of them, before stepping away.
Sam@drcrippler quietly taps his badge and then taps his PADD. Looks up at the conversation and suddenly wonders how the Grand whatshisname can spend the entire conversation standing up
[1:44] Jetaal@epicalyx: <c> Jetaal to Operations. The security breach is ongoing. Not originating at this console. We need data security assistance.
<Sara Desimone> *knits her brows and drums her fingers atop the table - betraying an impatience with the quibbling over a few kilometers while all Hell might be breaking loose outside*
[1:44] Rose@turtles#8407: <C> Ops To Daramar the assistance is welcomed but stay at yellow alet for the moment.
<Sadia Cynis> *she was about to say something, but she nods and turns the attention to her wrist-comm*
NPC@dandin384 does not trust Federation chairs.
Isadora@CaoCaoPuff has her badge on mute apparently. Whatever it is, her XO can take care of it.
<Lev bim Bozgid> "50 kilometers seems reasonable, especially if we can provide adequate warning to our civilian ships near the border. Surely a series of warning buoys or something similar can be established."
[1:45] Dactylus@shoopdanwoop: <C> Understood Jetaal standby.
Quint@jorathedarnesse leans back in his chair. At current he isnt worried. He can only deal with the here and now anyway.
<NPC> "As a sign of good faith we have also ceased all probe launches into your space. A system of warning devices is a sound course of action."
NPC@dandin384 glances to Fern with a face unreadable to the Federation officers and diplomat.
Rosewood@fireshade321 glances at Sara, then at Minabi, looking uncomfortable.
Judy@holokat comes to stand near Aci, fanning herself slowly. She continues to glance around the room.
<Sara Desimone> *steeples her fingers and leans forward a bit in her seat, eyeing the trio of aliens with a naked wariness now*
<Konieczko> "We will cease any launches and either recall or deactivate any probes we already may have launched." He rises from his seat for a moment. "Apologies, if you'll excuse me for just one moment.+
<Konieczko> I'll leave you in the capable hands of Attache Bozgid."
[1:48] Sadia Cynis@gulremal: <C> IKS Daramar copies, we are engaging cloak and moving to stand by.
Lev bim Bozgid@cob450 nods to Konie as he gets up then turns back to the Azedi representative.
NPC@dandin384 allows a frown to crease his face. He looks at the assembled officers, then to Bozgid.
<NPC> "Something is amiss." It's not a question.
Judy@holokat pauses in her fanning and she stares at the side facing her with a strange look on her face.
<Sara Desimone> *glances briefly down to her PADD, then back up to the Big Cheese* "Yes it is."
Isadora@CaoCaoPuff frowns and taps her badge. She holds a short whispered conversation with whoever it is on the other end.
<Konieczko> "That is what I will be attempting to determine. Rest assured, we're all safe here."
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll steps aside for a moment.
[1:50] Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll: <C> Thiessen from Konieczko, Go.
<Lev bim Bozgid> "Well, I'm glad the prospect of further incursions into each others' space has been addressed. However, I'd like to address past incursions and clear the air."
NPShe@dryadaepart2#7577 staaaaaaaares at Lev, then fixes a gaze on Sara. She rises from her chair.
<Sara Desimone> *cocks her head pensively and looks back at NPShe*
NPC@dandin384 motions for Lev to go on, glancing to Ma'lo.
<Sadia Cynis> *she opts to remain standing, acting disinterested as she taps at her wrist comm's commands*
[1:51] Tau@xanthestar: <C> "Sir we have 11 ships on intercept for DS13. Just entering short range scan now. Prior to that, an unauthorized transmission left the station indication 'here'."
Quint@jorathedarnesse conciders a comment to possibly defuse but seeing as the one in charge is paying attention to Lev, he lets it be.
Judy@holokat drifts over to the Commandant. She questions lowly, but this side of table can likely hear.
[1:51] Tau@xanthestar: <C> We haven't brought weapons online because we don't want to ... well, startle the Azedi. Are they expecting any allies?"
Minabi@stickybuns14 remains calm, peering at the Commandant quietly. She prefers not to say anything right now, awaiting further communication.
<Lev bim Bozgid> "Our first interaction with the Confederacy was when your ships appeared suddenly in our space, committed an attack on our computer systems, and abducted some of our citizens. +"
[1:52] Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll: <C> Is there any indication on where the 11 ships are coming from?
Isadora@CaoCaoPuff opts to take the empty chair
<Judy> Is this a trap after all, then?
[1:53] Dactylus@shoopdanwoop: <C> Jekk to Security, nothing about that console seems to stand out. Keep an eye out at any terminals. Jekk out."
[1:53] Jetaal@epicalyx: <C> Acknowledged.
<Lev bim Bozgid> "My hope is that this was an unfortunate misunderstanding but with a lack of communication between our peoples at the time, it was difficult to tell."
<Sara Desimone> *takes a slow sip of water*
<NPC> "Regretable, yes. I am glad we can put that incident behind us, and avoid any further such hostilities. A first contact can always be quite...delicate."
<Quint> On the note of that..If I may.
Quint@jorathedarnesse glances down to Lev.
NPShe@dryadaepart2#7577 leans back towards the Sage and her response is a low growl.
<NPShe> "Maybe. I wouldn't put it past them."
<Sara Desimone> *knits her brow and tilts her head. She clearly has a lot she'd like to bring up*
Lev bim Bozgid@cob450 holds a hand out towards Quint to give the floor to him.
NPC@dandin384 turns to Quint.
[1:55] Sam@drcrippler: <C> The Endeavour can deploy our Aquarius shuttle and use it to scout ahead if needed
NPShe@dryadaepart2#7577: ||The Commandant's wristunit chirps a loud, jarring alarm. She snaps to attention and slaps it into silence, glaring at it. "We're leaving!" She snaps at the other two, "Activate the transport!" She +
[1:56] Fiona@falconecoose: <C> This is Commander Orso, of the MacAlpine. Requesting a status update."
Quint@jorathedarnesse stops his answer at the actions occuring.
Lev bim Bozgid@cob450 stands at the representative's sudden exclaimation.
Rosewood@fireshade321 looks like he is about to speak when the Commondant snaps her order.
Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll looks over his shoulder as the aliens start doing things.
Alistair Nimitz@natthaan blinks in surprise
Sam@drcrippler looks over. Great talk
Judy@holokat startles back from the snarling Ma'lo.
[1:57] Jetaal@epicalyx: <C> Jetaal to Operations. We have located the hacker.
<Sara Desimone> *Stands up* "We're not trying to trap you." *she's speaking directly tot he Ma'lo, locking eyes if she's able*
<Minabi> "Commandant, we are preparing to deal with whoever it is that wishes to interrupt these talks. That is why things are hectic right now."
[1:58] Tau@xanthestar: <C> "Itrin sector Sir. Unidentified vessels, weapons and shields online in all. Three minutes from contact, we're going to go to red alert - will you explain the situation?"
NPShe@dryadaepart2#7577: +barks into the wrist-unit. As the radiation alarms go off again, she glares at the representatives of the Federation. "Let's get out of here before we all die!" The wormhole fizzes into existence at+
NPShe@dryadaepart2#7577: +her orders.
<Lev bim Bozgid> "Please, I beg you--"
NPShe@dryadaepart2#7577: "No time! We have to go!"
NPC@dandin384 happens to already be looking at Quint. He glances over in shock at the alarm.
<NPC> "Traitors!" he exclaims at the Federation, backing up and quickly porting through the wormhole.
<Sara Desimone> "Our civillian population is panicked because you have damaged the minds of their loved ones, and are trying to sabotage these talks out of spite!"
Judy@holokat doesn't offer a protest and she gliiiides quickly towards the wormhole.
[1:59] Konieczko@DoABarrelRoll: <C> Standby-
Sam@drcrippler wonders if he should run to intercept and jump into the wormhole
<NPC> | The wormhole snaps shut.