Downfall - Part One

Posted on Fri Mar 6th, 2020 @ 7:27pm by Division Admiral Thomas Lasky & Commander Julian Davis & Commander Nalla Furban & Commander Galiaan Fordring & Petty Officer 1st Class Braelynn 'Lady' Naz'jar

Mission: Mission 63: Second Nature
Location: Various Locations - Roanoke Battlegroup
Timeline: 0900Hrs - February 28th 2392

Commander Tom Lasky was seated in the command chair while Teval was off touring the ship which was something that Lasky himself was thankfull for, the fact that Teval cared and he was willing to show it too. Not many skippers would listen to their Exec's on matters of crew morale which meant that Teval was a cut above the average.

Lasky regarded Rykar as she turned to address him. "Whats up Rykar?" Lasky inquired.

Rykar informed Lasky. "We are being hailed by one of the incoming starships, they say they have betazed investigation officers on board, whom want to interview Nalla Furban, as well as several other members of the crew."

"Lovely." Lasky responded before he tapped his combadge. "Lasky to Tane and Teval. You both are needed on the bridge. We have people coming to talk to us... about Ms Furban."

Teval acknowledged then was on the bridge a few minutes later, looking rather ragged.

Lasky rose to his feet. "I'll handle meeting these guys. I'll take the Commodore with me and you can go take care of your grooming Teval."

Teval nodded and headed to his ready room, exhausted from having spent most of the night on Zekarria helping with the Ferasian situation, and trying to make amends with his own conscience.

Lasky regarded Zara. "Come on you, we have to meet people... people who want to talk to us.."

"Should I be in dress whites again?" Zara asked with loathing.

Lasky was highly tempted to say yes just to aggravate her but instead he answered. "No." he responded. "They are just bean-counters who want to make sure the money went where it should have gone."

"I'm not sure what I can offer them, but I'll help where I can," Zara spoke with eagerness.

Lasky kept his silence while the two of them went into the transporter room. "Six from the Betazed transport are ready to beam over."

"Energize Chief." Lasky responded.

The six figures were beamed over as Lasky regarded them. "Welcome aboard the USS Roanoke. I am Commander Thomas Lasky, this is Commodore Zara Tane."

The leader stepped forward. "Good to meet you Commander, Commodore." he nodded to them both. "I'd like to get this investigation started as soon as possible, I'd also like to schedule a series of meetings with various people as soon as possible." the door opened as they were speaking and in came Petty Officer 2nd Class Braelynn Naz'jar. "Commander."

"Ahh, right on time Petty Officer." Lasky responded. "This is Braelynn Naz'jar. She will coordinate things with you and handle your needs."

"Excellent. Thank you Commander... I wish to be as unobtrusive as possible and cause the least amount of stress for all concerned."

Naz'jar regarded the six figures. "I will have quarters billeted for you, in the same section and on the same deck.."

"We appreciate your efforts on our behalf..." one of the other party members stated.

"Would you like a brief tour?" Lasky inquired

"Thank you Commander but we have a lot of work to do and we'd like to get started with it."

Lasky nodded. "Understandable."

Naz'jar waited a moment. "Right. I have your quarters now. This way folks." and with that Braelynn went out the door, the six investigators followed. Leaving Lasky and Tane alone. "Well... that was different."

Zara nodded in agreement. "Very nice. I was expecting something of Furban's flavor."

"That makes two of us... Lets get out of here." Lasky responded.

Meanwhile Braelynn Naz'jar lead her charges to their destination. "These are your quarters. They are all the same but you sir will be billeted in here and the rest of you will be billeted all down this hall;." Naz'jar explained.

"Thank you. We would like to start immediately."

"Of course. You may use conference room two for this effort." Naz'jar explained. "Right this way." and with that she led her charges down the hallway.

The group soon reached their destination before the leader turned to Naz'jar. "I've like to talk to Lieutenant Commander Furban right away, she is the daughter of the person we're investigating but... you did not hear that from me.."

Naz'jar didn't bat an eyelid which said much and little at the same time. "Very well. She is presently located in sickbay. However I recommend you talk to Lieutenant Fordring as well. She is the one who handles the day to day operating of sickbay while Lt Commander Furban handles the paperwork and lab work for her assignments."

"Very well." and with that he and one of his aides departed the room, while the others remained behind with Naz'jar to work out details for the scheduale on who they would see and the like.

A few minutes later the two men went into sickbay. "Hello. We are looking to speak with Lieutenant Commander he addressed himself top the first person he saw.

Chief Warrant Officer Julian Davis regarded the two men before him. "Right... I'm not sure where Nalla is located but let me go get you Lieutenant Fordring. If you'll follow me." as he went over to the office where a massive woman was presently sitting. "El Tee?"

"Yeah?" Fordring responded before she rose to her feet. She looked down at the two strangers. "Can I assist you?"

"We're representatives of the Betazed Government and we're looking into a possible fraud and corruption case. We're looking to speak to Lt Commander Furban."

"Ahh." Fordring nodded her head. "Nalla is in the lab working on one of her projects... Follow me please."

The lead guy noticed that the medical staff seemed to be protective of Nalla Furban and he wasn't sure of why but that detail was not important at present while he and his companion followed the massive woman ahead of them.

Fordring tapped the doorchime, then she went into the lab. "Nalla. These two gentlemen want to talk to you. They are from the Betazed Government..."

Nalla gave the Betazoids a look of skepticism but nodded politely. "I do not know what I can offer, but I can answer your questions."

"Thats fine." the leader responded evenly. "Is there somewhere we can talk ... or will here do?" he regarded Nalla Furban who was half his size, the presence of Lieutenant Fordring was suddenly explainable.

"I am Representative Wheeler Stinson." he also introduced himself for all concerned.

"Very well Mister Stinson. I will be right outside should I be needed."
Witht hat Fordring withdrew, leaving Nalla to talk to the two strange men alone. "Tell me something Ms Furban. Is she always so protective?"

"I believe so," Nalla answered with a bit uncertainty. "She is good at her job too. However, I do not believe you came here asking about my staff."

"Indeed... I did not..." he produced a tricorder which he showed her. "I am here to interview you regarding the financial dealings of house Furban in regards to Niven Colony.... Do you mind if I ask you a few questions?"

"You may... though I was never given permission to handle the house finances," Nalla admitted. "My mother felt it prudent I continue my medical career with little distractions."

The leader nodded his head. "Very well." he then activated the recorder. "This is Representative Stalzan interviewing Lt Commander Nalla Furban for interview into corruption case regarding House Furban and Niven Colony." he explained. "Ms Furban,. would you mind repeating what you just said.. for the record?"

I was never given permission to handle the house finances," Nalla repeated in a robotic tone. "My mother felt it prudent I continue my medical career with little distractions."

"So... You're mother didn't want you involved with the running of the house." he paused. "Any ideas as to why that could be?"

"Doctor Olmos believes I have a PDD-NOS akin to Aspergers," Nalla spoke carefully and detachedly. "Matron Furban's mating of my father caused unforeseen degrees of madness and rage... A rage she took out on me many times because I was unable to learn the things an heir of a major house is expected."

The investigator nodded. "rage she took out on you.... do you mean like she abused you?" he inquired gently.

"Many times..." Nalla grew quiet. Into herself. As if she was not sure if she could handle this line of questioning.

The Investigator made a note to have someone else look into the abuse claim. "I see.. returning to the matter at hand. Do you have any idea of the state of your houses finances at present?"

"I do not, no. Why?" Nalla asked with curiosity.

"Well.. We are presently investigating the finances of her house... as House Furban was the primary house funding this colony. I can't reveal too much at the present time..." the lead investigator explained.

Nalla gave a nod to that. "Is there anything else you need to know?"

"No. Thats it. Thank you for your time Doctor." and with that the two men took their leave in silence.

Fordring regarded them as they past her while the massively tall woman stood at the doorway. "Is all well?" she inquired of them both.

"Yes. We're still looking... " he said to Fordring.

"Very well.. Do not let me detain you."

"Thank you," Nalla nodded.