When a Governor Calls

Posted on Wed Aug 22nd, 2018 @ 3:22pm by Commander Abigail Prescott & Captain Horatio Refelian
Edited on on Mon Sep 3rd, 2018 @ 3:18pm

730 words; about a 4 minute read

Mission: Mission 1: The Return to Faltan
Location: Government Building, Faltan City
Timeline: MD04 - 2230

Governor Tizd sat at his desk, a steaming pot of coffee was sat near him which had just been brought in by his assistant before he went home. He had no love for the Federation but at the same time he had no need or want to do them any harm. He sighed and poured himself a cup of the coffee before turning on his personal console. “Computer, open an encrypted communication with Starfleet’s Faltan Station.”

’Working’ Came the consoles robotic response. ‘Communication established.’

The young looking first officer’s face appeared on his screen, she looked tired and stressed. Of course she was, it had been a day from hell from both sides prospective. “Commander Prescott, my apologies for contacting you so late, but I wanted to know how your Captain was faring after the incident.”

Mint frowned at the Governor. He wouldn't allow them to do an investigation, but he was calling to check up on Refelian? Something didn't add up. "He is in critical condition. Our doctors are doing all they can for him, but his prognosis is uncertain at this time." She let a sigh escape and shook her head. "I want an explanation. Why are my people not allowed to assist in the investigation to the shooting of our Commanding Officer?"

“I’m sorry to hear this, this was not the outcome I wanted for this meeting. I can assure you, we will investigate the matter with great urgency and make sure we find the culprit.” The Governor explained. “If the roles were reversed, would you allow my people to wander your station to investigate? I very much doubt it.”

"If the roles were reversed, I would allow your people to work with my people," Mint barely contained her contempt for the situation. "No, they wouldn't be wandering the station alone, they would be paired with my people, but they would be in on the investigation to ensure it was honest."

“Would your Captain agree to that? Probably not, it’s easy to judge after the events have happened.” The Governor replied. “We have our best people on the case, you have nothing to worry about.”

"My Captain is more lenient that I am, Governor, he would gladly have your people assist the investigation," Mint shook her head slightly. "I'm sorry Governor, but your words do not inspire a whole lot of trust. Your people are so distrustful of the Federation that they attempted to kill an innocent man, one who is just trying to help protect this sector of space. I do not know what the previous teams here did, but that should not be any reason to cast a whole group of people in a negative light. Though we are angry that this incident happened, we do not hold it against every single one of your citizens, only those who perpetrated this crime."

“Commander, we don’t know the full facts of the motive behind the shooting. It might simply have been an accident. However, if Starfleet hadn’t of chosen to return to Faltan none of this would have happened. Starfleet is at fault not us.”

"So you're saying we should have abandoned you and your people to the brewing war between the Romulans and the Klingons?" Mint asked, struggling to keep her tone remaining neutral. "Do you pay attention to what is happening in your little part of the galaxy? The Klingons are gearing up for a civil war that will spill outside their borders and into Faltan's space. If your people think the Federation is bad for taking away culture, then you clearly know nothing of the Klingons."

“The Klingons and the Romulans have nothing to gain by coming here. We are not a threat to them, we simply just want to be left alone.” The Governor replied. “Perhaps we should end this conversation before we both say something we will regret.”

"They do have something to gain, Governor," Mint said wearily. "Slaves. Labourers for their rebuilding efforts. Slaves to sell to the Orions for more funding. You may want to be left alone, but they will not listen to that. If you cannot see that, then you are blind. Good night, Governor. The diplomatic team will be in touch with you tomorrow." With that, she ended the call.

 

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