High Law and Low Justice, Part 4

[Guest 11456]

Trelene Scrautigue : Luriani Navy 2/Prof 7/Trav 1: Retired Makhidkarum Vice President

[sblock]"I was not aware that half of the extra security was for me. As a matter of fact all of the extra security seemed to be there for Mr. Nells-Corzine or at least they seemed to be under his direct control. The first time I saw this particular handcomp was on the evening of the second day of our jump to this system. A meeting had been called for all survivors. I offered those that were working with it my expertise in computers. But I never got a chance to help. I was too busy with the ship's computer, astrogation, and engines to help. The handcomp was already dissected when I first saw it. So your information about me being the only one on board that had the expertise is invalid. Someone else dissected it. Not me. I suggest you check with Sannath or Quinn. They seemed to have been the two main ones working with it, as I recall.

OOC: This is the best as I recall the events. Let me know if I'm off on anything. Trelene is trying to cooperate fully, but she isn't about to take the fall for something she didn't do.
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[Maerdwyn]

Maerdwyn: [sblock]"I would imagine so. That," Saanath responds with a laugh, "was me."
For a moment he grins happily, a little kid impressed with his cleverness.
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Green blinks. She manages, "You? But how did you remove the crystal without-" She stops, considering.

Then suddenly the little boy is gone and Saanath leans forwards and considers Lt Commander Green through serious eyes.

"Quinn brought me the handcomp and asked me to look at the data crystal he had found inside. It was protected by some form of anti-tamper device. I managed to work my way around it. That was when we started to find holes in Armand's, Mr Blair's, story."

Green recomposes herself and asks seriously, "Where is the data crystal now Saanath? Does Quinn have it?" She pauses quite momentarily, "Do you? The information on that crystal could answer a very many questions, young man. It is vital that the right people interpret whatever information Blair recorded there."

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[Maerdwyn]

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OOC: This is the best as I recall the events. Let me know if I'm off on anything. Trelene is trying to cooperate fully, but she isn't about to take the fall for something she didn't do.
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[sblock]ooc: that's just about spot on, from Trelene's perspective. The extraordinarily large security force would have raised eyebrows for anyone looking at records if it had been hired for just one person. If it were two separate security details protecting two high level executives, it wouldn't be alarmingly out of line., though it would still be a lot of security. But as far as Trelene knows, it's absolutely none were under her control, at least effectively.

The man regards her severely. Trelene gets the feeling that he would like nothing better than to hang something on her whether she did it or not. As it is, he says flatly, "All right. What about your career with Makhidkarun. Apparently you were part of the Conventional Propulsion division. Did you ever spend time with this man?" he produces a photograph of Lawrence Uliri, another executive at Makhidkarun, with who Trelene had [some sort of personal relationship of your choice - purely professional, friendship, romance, allies in the boardroom, etc, as you decide - regardless, you've known him for a few years. He was a skilled scientist involved with Research and Development for the company before he became an executive. Your knowledge of his past work does not necessaily include what the interrogator asks next, or it may, again, as you choose]. As she looks at the photograph, the man says, "That is Lawrence Uliri, one of Makhidkarun's leading deveopers of ballistic weaponry and ordinance, as I am sure you are well aware. [/sblock]

 

[Guest 11456]

Trelene Scrautigue : Luriani Navy 2/Prof 7/Trav 1: Retired Makhidkarum Vice President

[sblock]"Upon seeing the photo, Trelene smiles. She seems calm and cool. She answers with the resolve of a former VP of Makhidkarum. "Yes. Larry and I are friends. We first met when we were doing joint research in propulsion weaponry. The project was short lived and we continued in our requisite fields. We stayed in contact off and on through the years. But I fail to see how my professional relationship with a colleague bears any relevance to the current situation."
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[Seonaid]

Ruzz'koff:[sblock]Ktarle looks suddenly apprehensive at the mention of possible spying devices in the captain's quarters. I hadn't thought of that, she thinks frantically. But I have nothing to hide, right? She makes a visible effort to calm down. "I suppose it's good news that the ISS doesn't like Nells-Corzin either," she muses. She idly plays with the computer terminal, looking for any official--and unofficial, classified, if she can get it--news on the current system status.[/sblock]

 

[doghead]

Saanath, male human merchant

Maerdwyn: [sblock]ooc: Saanath is a little disappointed by the old Its vital that the right people .. chestnut. Not one of the Lt Commander's better moments.

ooc: I believe Saanath has it. He will hand it over to Lt Commander Green.[/sblock]

 

[Maerdwyn]

Saanath:
[sblock] ooc: yeah, I know. I though about editing it after I got home last night, but you'd already replied. (saanath did have the crystal.)

Green takes the crystal. She speaks, but less directly to him than just near him. "Fantastic. We'd been afraid that Mr. Quinn or Ms. Scrautigue had this, or even destroyed it. Hopefully Blair recorded whatever it was he found out. Okay, I ned to see the captain about your friend the doctor for a moment. I will have some dinner delivered to you, and we will talk further after I've had a look at the crystal. Thank you for you help and you candor, Saanath."

With that, she rises and leaves the room, leaving Saanath alone. Not five minutes later, Saanath hears men talking outside his room. The door opens, and a human man in a captain's uniform stands alongside Tomas outside. The man says, "Saanath, my name is Captain Keyes. I was thought you might enjoy having dinner in my quarters along with your friends. You are, of course, welcome to remain here and wait for Lt. Cdr. Green, but I expect she will be joining us upstairs shortly anyway. As Lt. Ruzz'koff suggested, it might be easier to bear her during a civilized discussion over dinner. What do you say?" [/sblock]

 

[Maerdwyn]

[sblock]"Upon seeing the photo, Trelene smiles. She seems calm and cool. She answers with the resolve of a former VP of Makhidkarum. "Yes. Larry and I are friends. We first met when we were doing joint research in propulsion weaponry. The project was short lived and we continued in our requisite fields. We stayed in contact off and on through the years. But I fail to see how my professional relationship with a colleague bears any relevance to the current situation."
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[sblock]"'Larry' was assassinated last month while in Imperial custody, Ms. Scruatigue. He was, at the time under investigation for his dealings with members of the Gelish crime family. I thought you might like to know that, just in case your presence here might upset any of the same, or similar, people. If you are involved with them in any way, Ms. Scrautige, we nee to know about it, so we can protect you." He goes on for a little bit here, and Trelene realizes that while he was telling the what he believes to be the truth about Larry, he seems to be bluffing regarding her. The veiled threats he's implying are clearly meant to scare her into an admission. At that point, his communicator beeps, and he puts a hand to his ear, and listends for a second or two. "That's good." After a few more seconds. "What? What the hell is he thinking? Allright. I'm here with the Scrautigue woman, and will be for a while. You get them back downstairs....No, I'll deal with Keyes...yeah...okay. Thanks."[/sblock]

 

[Maerdwyn]

Dorothy:

[sblock] Dorothy is interviewed extensively about her career and her run-ins with her bosses regarding the Malikot corporation. They seem to be taking copious notes, and their interest, as well as their outrage, seems quite genuine. Afterwards, she and Arthur are brought back to the area where the other passengers wait. It's getting on in the day now, and there is still no sign of either Dvonn's crew or the rescuers from the Keruuchan, and there is little sign that those with her will be let out of the room that they are in, though the crew of the Empress is doing their best to meet their needs regarding food and entertainment.[/sblock]

 

[Guest 11456]

Trelene Scrautigue : Luriani Navy 2/Prof 7/Trav 1: Retired Makhidkarum Vice President

[sblock]Trelene's jaw drops. She waits for him to get done taking and then for him to get done talking on his Comm Unit. "I never would have thought that Larry would do such a thing. The Gelish?" She shakes her head. "I am sorry, but as I have already told you, all of our dealings were professional. That will leaves a vacuum at Makhidkarum of course. i wonder who they will get to replace him. Hmmm." She starts going over several individuals in her head, but then she remembers about the interview. She looks across the table at the man. "Anything else I can help you with, sir?"
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