Lieutenant J.G. Stewart Lee - Final Finagle
Nick Wilcox
(( Local Authority Building, Thren, Koreli IV ))
Lieutenant J.G. Stewart Lee and the rest of his team were trying to figure out what was happening with the Federation Aid and why it wasn’t showing up. It was quite the conundrum and this one delegate seemed like a prime suspect…if he was going to pick one.
Lee: Hm…interesting.
Orval: And to answer your question, err... (squinting at the rank pips of Colt)... Lieutenant? Mixed distribution. Some communities in my region prefer to share agricultural obligations rather than individual family ownership.
Nara: Those purification units are important. The smaller villages are struggling with water contamination from the Zet mining operations.
Colt: ::huffs:: I believe we have bigger issues then some purification units. We have to deal in the larger picture.
Lee kept his face neutral as Colt huffed. He had to remember that Colt was diplomatic security, not a lawyer like Stewart or a Diplomat like Commander Nilsen. Everyone had their own strengths.
Nara: The larger picture is there is either a rampant corruption scheme that we have not been able to detect or the Federation are picking favorites on communities to receive aid. Either way, people are hurting.
Orval: Now, now, Nara. Let us not jump to conclusions about corruption or cast blame on our distinguished guests. Surely there is a reasonable explanation.
Nilsen: I think it's best that we stick to the facts; everything must be taken into account, however. We can't discount any possibility. I think we all hope that there is a reasonable explanation. What I can assure you is that we do not pick favorites. I think the Lieutenant may be considering a security precaution.
Lee: That would be the most likely way to make sure everything goes off without a hitch. Starfleet security is good at precautions.
At least, in his experience they were. Thought the Butler had been taken over a few times by now.
Best not to let them know that though.
Nara: That is a reasonable precaution. I would ask only that the arrangement be framed as collaborative rather than punitive. These communities have been through enough without feeling like suspects in their own relief effort.
Orval: I take no offense to the Federation offering its aid. None whatsoever. But I want it noted that my crew has been above reproach throughout this entire affair!
Nilsen: I can assure you, no one suggested anything of the sort.
Lee: Indeed. Brainstorming is good though. We have to consider all possibilities.
Colt: ::clears throat:: Delegate Pelk, all we ask is you allow us to do our job.
Lee was about to say something to Colt at this point, but Commander Nilsen held up a hand to try to calm him down a smidge.
Orval: Huh. Where did you find this guy? Sounds like a Zet.
Well, that was uncalled for. Stewart did his best to stop from glaring, but this delegate was stepping over all sorts of lines.
Nara: Pelk...
Nilsen: Perhaps, we need to change our focus from reasons why this has happened to preventing this from happening, and what we can do to make sure that the supplies get to where they're needed. Relook at how we coordinate things.
Lee: Yes, yes, we should.
Orval: Fine! Fine! But it is a waste of time. I swear on the life of my beloved mother-in-law, may her soul rest in perpetual turmoil, that my people are not the problem here.
Nara: How would this coordination look? Would Starfleet officers track the shipments from a distance or travel with them?
Nilsen: Travelling with the shipments is one possibility. I would certainly recommend that in the short term. It's not sustainable long term. The goal would then be to build up and withdraw to ensure things are able to run with as little intervention as possible.
That was a good plan. Show of “force” to show that the Federation was taking this seriously. Stewart was already looking up possible personnel on his PADDs.
Lee: That should be easy enough sir.
Colt: Response
Nara: Will that not be too obvious?
Nilsen: That’s the idea. Something as viable as that will show that we’re looking
Lee: It will also show that we’re serious about the aid getting to where it needs to get to.
Hopefully it was enough.
Colt: Response
Nara: Gentlemen, I believe we have a plan of action. A first step at the very least. We can work out the fine details later. Do you have any additional questions for myself or Coordinator Orval?
Nilsen: I think that is a good place to pause. We have a plan of action. Lieutenants, anything else?
Lee: I have nothing else.
He grabbed his various PADDs and put them neatly into his attaché case. This was going to be some long nights of paperwork.
Colt/Nara/Orval: Response
Nilsen: We'll obviously be in contact. I'll make sure that the FDC is informed, and you should see our people with the shipments very soon.
Lee stood up as well, nodding along with Commander Nilsen’s statement.
Lee: I’m glad we could have this talk.
Colt/Nara/Orval: Response
Nilsen: Likewise, I'm glad we could at least find a possible solution. You'll be informed of all the arrangements, and I'll make sure you are both involved in them too.
Lee: Thank you delegates.
Colt/Nara/Orval: Response
[End Scene for Lee]
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