Lt Alex Storm - The Sooner, The Better
Karen Morris
((The Temple of Zor’Adi - Medara City - Betazed))
Alex sat with her eyes cast down. Her hands were clasped so tightly her knuckles paled.
Storm: I want to see my daughter and hold her in my arms. I want to affirm to her that I love her. That she is my life. That is what I want.
Antares: I want that for you, Alexandra. You must do everything you can. You are a Starfleet officer :: shrugs :: I don't see Betazoid enforcement officers, Starfleet operatives or have witnessed a summons for Kona's arrest?
Storm: Because I wanted to spare Cassie the sight of her father being detained. Because I didn’t want to take Kona away from her.
Alex stood. Her eyes shifted from Elsine to the image of Kyre displayed in the room. She moved behind the couch, bracing her hands on it.
Storm: And … because I wanted to spare you and Kyre the notoriety of having your son arrested. Are you saying you don’t care?
With each word she spoke, her grip on the fabric tightened.
Antares: Then the alternative appears to be that your daughter is on the run with Kona :: shakes her head :: I can't tolerate it anymore, this game that is being played. I won't be an unwilling pawn. Not now, not that Kyre has passed. I can't wait to put this planet and it's ways behind me.
When Alex’s hands fell to her side, the indentations in the fabric were still visible.
Storm: Then, if you don’t object, I will ask Starfleet to intervene. Did he give any indication as to where he intended to go?
Antares: Kona didn't tell me where he was going but I am his mother. I know my child and I know his ways. He had prepared himself for a cold climate. Clothes, equipment and supplies. It looked to me that he was preparing to stay there. I didn't get to see his transport plans :: looks to Alexandra :: It needs to end.
Storm: With your permission -- and Starfleet’s help -- I will bring this to an end. The sooner, the better.
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End Scene for Storm
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Lt Alex Storm
Tactical Officer
USS Artemis
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