((
Starfleet Diplomatic Mission, Corridors ))
Saveron:
In an emergency, Station Control should be prepared to shut off the lighting on
the event. Our Va Wreth allies will have a distinct advantage in apprehending
Ross or his accomplices in the dark.
Bakari:
Perhaps we should have the Va Wreth meet with Glinn Zorkal to augment station
security, then? The Invicta is going to be covered from bow to stern with their
own security. If one of Ross's accomplices makes a move, or if he somehow
attempts an escape, there's a lot more room to hide on the station.
Yal:
Better that we cover the station than an unfamiliar ship, I think. The Invicta’s
crew know her, but they do not know us, and we do not know that ship.
Kells:
Very true, and it's going to be much more difficult over here, too. A1's the
equivalent of something like a dozen different sovereign states, and while I
think most of the diplomatic missions here will be cooperative, given what
we're doing, they could certainly slow us down if they're not....
Saveron:
We do not need to give any species any reason to object once again to the Va
Wreth. ::He cautioned.::
Bakari:
Yal: My
people will defer to this Glinn Zorkal and his station security. We are here to
assist only. oO And gain a better understanding of the layout of the station.
Oo
::Hurried
footsteps sounded on the decking behind them.::
Egan
Manno: Excuse me. Wait, please.
::As one
the group turned, and though he recognised the voice, the sight of Fleet
Captain Egan Manno all but running down the corridor was… unexpected. She was
habitually a dignified presence. That was something that Aron would do.::
Kells:
Fleet Captain?
Egan
Manno: I've just received a report: Ross has been captured.
Saveron:
That is an agreeable development. ::Their major problem had been nullified.::
Bakari: ?
Yal: Our
target is captured? ::She queried.::
Kells:
When did this happen?
Egan
Manno: I've just been informed. Commander Rahman's report just came
through.
Yal: He
is likely to have accomplices, subordinates still loyal to him.
::A lone,
rogue Va Wreth was extremely unusual, always there was a Matriarch and her
crew.::
Saveron:
The difficulty is that we do not know their identities. Only their target.
Bakari: ?
::There
was a moment’s pause as everyone considered this most recent development and it’s
implications. It made some things simpler, and some more complex.::
Kells:
What now, ma'am?
Egan
Manno: I suggest you all head for the Invicta. They'll no doubt have their
security covered, but you have -- we have been directly involved not only with
the Ross incidents but also with the Va Wreth since the Kubarey complaint.
::beat:: At least three of us are meant to be there for the address anyway.
Perhaps they'll be happy to see us there early.
Kells:
Perhaps. ::He paused.:: --I'm sure they will, ma'am.
Saveron: Proximity
to the Invicta would be logical, given the suspected target.
Bakari:
Response
Yal: We
three will accompany you as Nial’Kara’Anth’s representatives. The remainder of
my crew are spread throughout the station and able to respond rapidly should they
be needed.
::Some of
them had seen just how rapidly Va Wreth could
move.::
Kells /
Bakari / Egan Manno : ?
Yal: That
is correct. There has been some changes in our crew following the incident. Our
re-captured ship shall remain a part of our Embassy. There will be other
Sethir.
Kells /
Bakari / Egan Manno: Response?
::She
gave that odd, clicking trill that at least Cassie had heard before. Pleasure?
Laughter?::
Yal: The
ship is mine, as is the Embassy. I am Yal’Kara’Orth now.
::Her
gambits had paid off, and Nial’Kara’Anth recognised her prowess, both in
tactics and in negotiation. It was rare for a Sethir to become Kara, but not
entirely unheard of.::
Kells /
Bakari / Egan Manno: Response?
Yal: I
was trained as Sethir, yes, but two castes cannot be taught. Kan are born, and
Kara… make themselves known. ::She bowed slightly.::
Kells /
Bakari / Egan Manno: Response?
Saveron:
After you, Fleet Captain.
::Suddenly,
what was no doubt intended to be a small group had turned into quite an
entourage.::
TAG
LtCmdr
Saveron
Xenobiologist
USS
Garuda
And
Yal’Kara’Orth
Embassy
Matriarch
Kethir Va
Wreth