04-29-2025, 10:32 AM
Jonas nodded appreciatively at the captain’s offer. “Yes, perhaps some extra security would be wise. If you could spare one of your officers for the night, I’m sure my family would sleep much more comfortably. Our apartment has a security system, but some of the most dangerous criminals are also skilled hackers.”
He watched intently as the crew continued to discuss. He looked down at his glass as Talion mentioned that the crew’s duty was to all Federation citizens rather than strictly the diplomatic mission at hand.
“I take your point, Commander,” he said, tugging at his sleeve. “Still, not only do I believe in Riani, I also believe that what happens here matters. The Federation may not see it now, but this region of space will look very different in ten years if Riani makes close allies with the Cardassians rather than with us. They’re limited by the quality of the native dilithium, along with their suspicion of other nations and planets, but some of their technology is beyond anything else in the quadrant.”
The ambassador flushed. He hadn’t meant to deliver such an impassioned speech. As he regained his composure, the door to the room slid open and the waiter whispered something in his ear.
“If you’ll excuse me a moment, it seems someone is trying to reach me. I guess I’m not fully ostracized just yet. Please help yourself to a drink if you’d like. It’s strong, but the flavor is surprisingly smooth.”
Brooks was thinking over the Ambassadors words after he exited and his body language as to what was going on. It wasn't long before the Ambassador returned seeming like he was almost out of breath.
“It seems you’ve made quite an impression, Captain. One of my contacts would like to speak with your crew tonight if you can meet him. He may have information on Saida Gebrezghi’s whereabouts. This padd will get you in. I'm sure I don't need to tell you to be careful.”
Jonas slid the device across the table toward the Aquila crew. The screen depicted an impressive skyscraper hotel in Saule’s commercial district, about 3 kilometers from the team’s present position.
Daniel icy blue eyes looked carefully at the Ambassador, "That is surprising considering we haven't done that much apart from arrive." he said looking over at Kurasa who then asked a few questions before recommending that he should probably return to the ship if any further investigation should be done.
As she did so Kurasa showed Brooks what was on the PADD which made for interesting reading, lucky enough Dan remained poker face due to his experience being a medical officer in not giving away anything to a patient when they were in deep trouble or when he was in the casino playing blackjack.
Captain Brooks looked at the Ambassador as he said,
"Commander Kurasa, I quite agree with your assessment it could quite easy be a trap where the shuttles been brought down. I would suggest you return to the Aquila and formulate a plan on how to attempt a rescue before we go jumping in."
Brooks eyes looked closely into the Ambassadors.
"As for the information may I suggest they speak to Commander Kurasa as she will be leading up the investigation into the whereabouts of the missing Ambassador."
Looking at Kurasa he said, "Bring down extra security to assist you."
Turing to the Ambassador he said,
"I will need to return to the ship and assess things from there, I may in the meantime send my First Officer down. Until then Commander Kurasa will be in charge of this part."
Looking at Talion and Thorn he said,
"Commander Talion will assist the security team, Lieutenant Thorn, return with me."
Looking back at the Ambassador he said,
"With all things considered with your family and how worried you are at stepping off this planet I would say step up security with more then just one of our officers as it probably won't be enough. This seems more fragile then I first expected."
Captain Brooks tap his commbadge and said,
"Aquila, beam myself and Lieutenant Thorn up."
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==GM Input: How does this go down with the Ambassador and do Brooks and Thorn beam out okay?==
He watched intently as the crew continued to discuss. He looked down at his glass as Talion mentioned that the crew’s duty was to all Federation citizens rather than strictly the diplomatic mission at hand.
“I take your point, Commander,” he said, tugging at his sleeve. “Still, not only do I believe in Riani, I also believe that what happens here matters. The Federation may not see it now, but this region of space will look very different in ten years if Riani makes close allies with the Cardassians rather than with us. They’re limited by the quality of the native dilithium, along with their suspicion of other nations and planets, but some of their technology is beyond anything else in the quadrant.”
The ambassador flushed. He hadn’t meant to deliver such an impassioned speech. As he regained his composure, the door to the room slid open and the waiter whispered something in his ear.
“If you’ll excuse me a moment, it seems someone is trying to reach me. I guess I’m not fully ostracized just yet. Please help yourself to a drink if you’d like. It’s strong, but the flavor is surprisingly smooth.”
Brooks was thinking over the Ambassadors words after he exited and his body language as to what was going on. It wasn't long before the Ambassador returned seeming like he was almost out of breath.
“It seems you’ve made quite an impression, Captain. One of my contacts would like to speak with your crew tonight if you can meet him. He may have information on Saida Gebrezghi’s whereabouts. This padd will get you in. I'm sure I don't need to tell you to be careful.”
Jonas slid the device across the table toward the Aquila crew. The screen depicted an impressive skyscraper hotel in Saule’s commercial district, about 3 kilometers from the team’s present position.
Daniel icy blue eyes looked carefully at the Ambassador, "That is surprising considering we haven't done that much apart from arrive." he said looking over at Kurasa who then asked a few questions before recommending that he should probably return to the ship if any further investigation should be done.
As she did so Kurasa showed Brooks what was on the PADD which made for interesting reading, lucky enough Dan remained poker face due to his experience being a medical officer in not giving away anything to a patient when they were in deep trouble or when he was in the casino playing blackjack.
Captain Brooks looked at the Ambassador as he said,
"Commander Kurasa, I quite agree with your assessment it could quite easy be a trap where the shuttles been brought down. I would suggest you return to the Aquila and formulate a plan on how to attempt a rescue before we go jumping in."
Brooks eyes looked closely into the Ambassadors.
"As for the information may I suggest they speak to Commander Kurasa as she will be leading up the investigation into the whereabouts of the missing Ambassador."
Looking at Kurasa he said, "Bring down extra security to assist you."
Turing to the Ambassador he said,
"I will need to return to the ship and assess things from there, I may in the meantime send my First Officer down. Until then Commander Kurasa will be in charge of this part."
Looking at Talion and Thorn he said,
"Commander Talion will assist the security team, Lieutenant Thorn, return with me."
Looking back at the Ambassador he said,
"With all things considered with your family and how worried you are at stepping off this planet I would say step up security with more then just one of our officers as it probably won't be enough. This seems more fragile then I first expected."
Captain Brooks tap his commbadge and said,
"Aquila, beam myself and Lieutenant Thorn up."
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==GM Input: How does this go down with the Ambassador and do Brooks and Thorn beam out okay?==