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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Maerdwyn" data-source="post: 2431923" data-attributes="member: 835">ooc: Wilphe, if you could close that spoiler tag, I'd appreciate it. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />  doghead, I'm going to borrow Trel for a little while.Saanath:[Sblock]ooc: your conversation continues for a while, and we can do that late, but I need to move the others along some.  As you and Green wind down, the door to the chamber opens, and Captain Keyes stands there with a man in a business suit.  "Now it's time to come with me, son.  Green, I thought you would like to know that they are moving Force Commander Quinn to the Dawn Treader.  I know you wanted your shot at him before he left."  Green stammers a bit, exhales, and says to Saanath, "I'll be back!" befor hurrying out of the room.  Keyes says, "Okay Saanath, let's go see your friends. "   Saanath follows the capatin and the other manup to the officers quarters, and finally to Keye's own dining room.[/sblock]Ktarle, Tomas, Ruzz'koff, and Saanath:[Sblock]Keyes leaves the room, and without much more to do, everyone finishes their meal. The vidscreen keeps showing the recording, but the presenters say little of substance beyond what has already been revealed. About forty-five minutes later, Keyes returns, with someone whose bearing a business suit simply screams out "LAWYER!".  As they enter, they see Saanath trailing not far behind.  Keyes turns down the volume on the vidscreen, then speaks."High Command has come to the temporary conclusion that until the exact nature of the biological agent you encountered on Dvonn has been determined, that the nature of the attack and details surrounding it - not the fact that the Dvonn was attacked - will be kept from the public for the purpose of preserving the integrity of the investigation.  You will be asked not to reveal your knowledge of this incident to anyone outside of ISS or specific individuals and offices within the Ministry of Justice." He glances briefly back at the suit, who nods discretely. "You, I am afirad, may be in some danger, should Walid Nells Corzin and his allies learn that you survived and could possibly testify against them in court.  I, and Counsel-at-Large Benecic here, have have been asked to go over some options with you.  First, you three, along with the young man named Saaath who Green has her claws in down below will be asked to testify against the people responsible as soon as more are apprehended.  I assume there will be no objection to this.  Second, all the survivors will receive some compensation for their trouble and will enter protection until the trials of the perpetrators can begin. The investigation is proceding, but I am pleased to say that tt is a virtual certainly that the four of you,  Scout Zaedhrarrg, and the estate of Captain Darius [ooc: The absence of both Quinn's and Trelene's names in the list of names is a bit surprising.] will receive a reward and very likely an Imperial citation for your brave actions surrouding the rescue of the marooned Dvonn and her defense from hostile forces under peril of your own lives.  The Imperium owes you all a great deal, both for the rescue of so many citizens and for bringing a number of criminal activities to light, no to mention making us aware of a potentially deadly biological threat."At this point Keyes pauses very briefly, perhaps to see if pepole so far have any comments.  Ktarle and Ruzz'koff, notice tha the news is now showing Keyes on screen, making some sort of statement.  The captioning at the bottom of the screen reads,"The heavily damaged Dvonn was rescued after arriving in the Dukh System earlier today.  Keyes: "The Imperial Navy has taken possession of the Dvonn and her susrvivors are being cared for.  We can confirm damge to the life support system, but we are busy analyzing its computer record to learn more."  Interviewer: "Can you confirm that Dvonn was imperiled through the deliberate inactino of a member of the Archduke's family?"  Keyes:  "I cannot comment on that at present. [*his visage turns almsot imperceptibly sly*] According to all available information, however, the recording broadcast today is genuine.  The Justice Ministry will have further comment later today, but at this point I need to return to the investigation."  Interviewer: "Thank you, Captain Keyes.  That was Richard Keyes, captain of the Empress Margaretm the Naval destroyer that ultimately rescued the Dvonn.  For IBC1, I'm..."[/sblock]Dorothy, Trel[sblock]Trel nods grimly.  "I will not dishonor my mate's memory by signing away my right to speak about how she died." He takes the papers and beins trying to sort them out.  He looks quite frustrated after a bit, and Dorothy think he could indeed use some aid in dealing with these (to an Aslan) female matters. As she notes this, she sees Captain Keyes is on for a  a brief interview on the vidscreen. Interviewer:  "Where is the Dvonn now?"Keyes: "The Imperial Navy has taken possession of the Dvonn and her susrvivors are being cared for.  We can confirm damge to the life support system, but we are busy analyzing its computer record to learn more."  Interviewer: "Can you confirm that Dvonn was imperiled through the deliberate inactino of a member of the Archduke's family?"  Keyes:  "I cannot comment on that at present. [*his visage turns almsot imperceptibly sly*] According to all available information, however, the recording broadcast today is genuine.  The Justice Ministry will have further comment later today, but at this point I need to return to the investigation." Interviewer: "Thank you, Captain Keyes.  That was Richard Keyes, captain of the Empress Margaretm the Naval destroyer that ultimately rescued the Dvonn.  For IBC1, I'm..."[/sblock]Trelene[sblock]Trelene is left alone in her effective cell. some minimal fod and drink is brought to her, but she is otherwise left to er thoughts and worries.[/sblock]</blockquote>

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