[MSNPC] Chief Minister Zishi - All I Want
Genkos Adea
((Chief Minister Zishi’s Office, Voth City Ship Ruttu, Delta Quadrant))
Zishi closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose. The presence of the Starfleet officers was a complication. They were only supposed to bring the Igirni home, reunite their family, not strand people halfway across the galaxy.
Zishi: We only had the power to open a single wormhole; it was a once in a generation opportunity. Which I suspect is why… Xarrin, was it? Why Xarrin brought you along - it was too risky not to.
Kettick: With due respect, Minister, the whole situation sounds like a purely internal Voth matter.
Xarrin jumped in, and Zishi looked over at him. He wasn’t really sure why he’d been brought before the Minister, he didn’t really need to speak to the Voth.
Xarrin: Indeed, Minister. The opportunity was not to be missed simply because of their presence. And the distress signal was sent by the Elder. I reduced the range of the signal, but unfortunately Starfleet responded.
Zishi: Ah, so it was your carelessness that brought our Starfleet friends. We didn’t want anyone else involved in our plan.
Stapledon: For what purpose?
Xarrin stayed quiet, and Zishi looked over at the person he assumed was female. He stared at her in silence for a moment, then slowly moved his head from side to side.
Zishi: As I said, to bring our people home. ::he looked at Kettick:: Will your people get involved?
Kettick: The final decision rests with our Captain, but unless and until one of your factions calls upon our help, I believe we have no business interfering. As long as our crew is retrieved safe and sound, we will be content to leave you in peace and be on our way to the nearest Starfleet outpost.
Stapledon: Response
Before anyone could answer, his Security Officer Tobrak raised his weapon.
Tobrak: I will go to the Igirni and find the Starfleet crew. Along with this Elder. I'll bring them here before they cause any more trouble.
Zishi: Good idea, go. Take Xarrin with you - their knowledge of the Igirni will be useful.
Kettick: Begging your pardon, Minister, but unless it happens to be a state secret, where are we exactly?
Zishi: You are in the Delta Quadrant, ::he typed a few keys on his desk’s keyboard, and the screen behind him showed a large galactic map:: you can see behind me here.
Stapledon: Response
Xarrin winced, and Zishi gave him a Look.
Xarrin: ::to Kettick:: There was no other way. Truth be told I did not anticipate I'd grow to respect you so quickly. For what it's worth I'm sorry. I wish we could have met under better circumstances.
Zishi: I am sorry too. But what’s done is done.
Kettick / Stapledon: Response
Tobrak snorted, and Zishi waved a hand towards him dismissively.
Tobrak: Enough, Xarrin. Come with me, you are to report to the Circle of Archaeologists for debriefing.
Xarrin turned to face Tobrak, his expression a mixture of surprise and confusion.
Xarrin: Not the Circle of Engineers, but...
Tobrak laughed cruelly.
Tobrak: Your ship is a living museum. Hardly worth bothering the engineers about. Now, follow me.
Xarrin visibly sank, and Zishi suppressed a slightly gleeful smile. What did a traitor like him think would actually happen? That they’d be happy to see someone who so eagerly sold out his people. Tobrak led Zarrin out, and Zishi turned back to the two Starfleet emissaries.
Zishi: Apologies. Many, many apologies. ::he narrowed his eyes:: There is a small Starfleet presence in the Delta Quadrant - we can contact them and have them collect you.
Stapledon / Kettick: Response
Zishi: There’s nothing else I can do - all I want is the Igirni and her inhabitants. I have no interest in you, you have nothing I want.
Stapledon / Kettick: Response
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Chief Minister Zishi
Voth City Ship, Ruttu
As simmed by
Captain Genkos Adea MD
Commanding Officer
USS Eagle-A
G239502GS0
"You know, I'm really easy to get along with most of the time, but I don't like bullies and I don't like threats, and I don't like you, Culluh. You can try and stop us from getting to the truth but I promise you that if you do I will respond with all the 'unique technologies' at my command." - Kathryn Janeway