006: Welcome to Yamaguchi Starport

[joertexas]

The princess, who has been talking to Fredrick and the rear admiral, walks over. She was not party to the conversation thus far and is unaware of your discussions. She will keep her voice low. "We can detain the Navy personnel for a good long while, but we need to question the duchess's people. Her senior aide seems the right place to start. I could question her, but I think you folks would be better. Now, I have to mention that this is going to be recorded. Nothing physical and no threats of bodily harm. Clear? Play by the rules. I'm serious. If we ask the right questions, would one of you be able to see through any obfuscation? If so, we can detain that person for more questions and add their friends to the holding cell. I'll be there but will only start things off and let you ask the questions."

Jaelah bows slightly. "I understand, Your Highness."

[terrymixon]

Aster shook her head. "We don't have that power. We can arrest someone or let them go. That's it. Or, under certain circumstances, detain them for a short while for further questioning."

Jaelah smiles coldly. "I'd say that a well-placed suggestion to put as much distance as possible between themselves and this mess would be well-received by the people not involved. Yes, we can't enforce it if push comes to shove, but I will present that option all the same. I'll even pay for their move out of my own money."

“If they choose to go, that’s on them. We just can’t force them to go. Also, since they likely have family here, it might not stick. Just not sure how this works.”

[helvorn]

Man, everybody talks to the administrator and then lets her totter off to collapse? What a bunch of gentlemen.

You guys post to fast to let me get a word in edge wise. Not that William would be much better either!

[terrymixon]

Man, everybody talks to the administrator and then lets her totter off to collapse? What a bunch of gentlemen.

You guys post to fast to let me get a word in edge wise. Not that William would be much better either!

Nope. He’s likely still worried about lawsuits for leaving his guns there to be used for killing someone.

[helvorn]

Man, everybody talks to the administrator and then lets her totter off to collapse? What a bunch of gentlemen.

You guys post to fast to let me get a word in edge wise. Not that William would be much better either!

Nope. He’s likely still worried about lawsuits for leaving his guns there to be used for killing someone.

I think William would be happy that his gun was used to kill a traitorous high noble! I will try to post tomorrow and then will likely be away for a while

[terrymixon]

You guys post to fast to let me get a word in edge wise. Not that William would be much better either!

Nope. He’s likely still worried about lawsuits for leaving his guns there to be used for killing someone.

I think William would be happy that his gun was used to kill a traitorous high noble! I will try to post tomorrow and then will likely be away for a while

Understood. See the PM I sent you.

[helvorn]

This would be right after the shooting. Sorry to jump about a bit.

"Princess can you please have your guards secure all communication equipment from the staff and guards outside as well as the destroyer? We don't want word to spread ahead of our investigation. The rot probably runs deep in the organization of the Duchess. I don't know the politics of it but we should secure her offices on her yacht, home and official work place." William grimaces. "Doctor Metz can you crack the comm and personal computers of the Admiral and Duchess while we work on the interviews?"

[helvorn]

Walt agrees to picking up the marks in 4 days.

Silencer nods as well claps Walt on the back. "With any luck we will still get the bastards ourselves."

Also out of order a bit but I felt that it needed to be said

[Thumper]

Walt to Silencer-
”Cant wait. That’s going to be another ball of yarn once we start tugging on that thread!”

Walt will line up with the rest in observing the interrogation…wet sleeve and all.

He’ll whisper to Ciencia, ”You seem to have a nobility retention problem. Must be bad apples…can’t be a leadership problem. I kinda like what I see in the head office.”

He appears as if nothing has happened and shuffles to stand on the other side of Fredrick.

[joertexas]

"Where can we set up to interview the detainees?" Jaelah asks.

[terrymixon]

This would be right after the shooting. Sorry to jump about a bit.

"Princess can you please have your guards secure all communication equipment from the staff and guards outside as well as the destroyer? We don't want word to spread ahead of our investigation. The rot probably runs deep in the organization of the Duchess. I don't know the politics of it but we should secure her offices on her yacht, home and official work place." William grimaces. "Doctor Metz can you crack the comm and personal computers of the Admiral and Duchess while we work on the interviews?"

"Already done," she said. "The yacht and destroyer have already been boarded and isolated. I have people moving to secure her home and workplace as well, and the same for the admiral."

Metz shook his head. "Spicoli would be better for that. I could make a credible attempt, but he is the expert."

"On it," Spicoli said as he headed out of the room.

[terrymixon]

"Where can we set up to interview the detainees?" Jaelah asks.

"Why not here where the blood will put them off their game?" Metz asked. "Roscoe is on his way here with the first of them anyway."

[terrymixon]

Walt to Silencer-
”Cant wait. That’s going to be another ball of yarn once we start tugging on that thread!”

Walt will line up with the rest in observing the interrogation…wet sleeve and all.

He’ll whisper to Ciencia, ”You seem to have a nobility retention problem. Must be bad apples…can’t be a leadership problem. I kinda like what I see in the head office.”

He appears as if nothing has happened and shuffles to stand on the other side of Fredrick.

"Do you, now?" she asked. "You're not so bad yourself, but you might be a bit rough edged for some situations, if you know what I mean."

[terrymixon]

This happened earlier.

"Ms Tillis, as for accommodating the Guildmember-owners and our distinguished guests. I, for one, will maintain my quarters on the Lost and Found…our Guild’s flagship. When I get ann opportunity, I’ll inquire ans to accommodations for the Grand Princess and her entourage. Don’t be surprised if she does likewise to me and overnights on our ship or hers. I’ll also see what other, if any, other arrangements she requires."

"As you like, of course. Would you care to move your ship to the private docking bay adjacent to the owner's suite? It would allow you to move back and forth without compromising your security and privacy."

"Roving Director Treegarden? Will you be staying aboard the station or on the ship?"

"Ship, though I want to set up here as well. I need to see what we have to work with."

"May I get pen and paper? I would like to have a note delivered to Administrator Antonov again expressing our confidence in her, wishing her a rapid recovery from the shock of the events today, and ordering to retire from the work of the Station and rest. I’m certain she recruited wry capable assistants who can fill in for her for the night. I’ll also ask for a tour of the facility tomorrow morning and insist she wear clothing and footwear comfortable for an extended walk. If that means gym clothes, then that is proper attire for tomorrow."

"Of course. She has a number of assistants who will take up the slack until she recovers. A facility this size has to have a lot of capable administrators. I'm working to become one of them, too. I am confident that she won't be wearing gym clothes, but she might unbend enough for walking shoes."

Now, please let me look over the papers the decedents were examining on our entrance.”[/dialog]

This will have to happen later as events are overtaking the moment.

[terrymixon]

Moving this to the end so that it doesn't get missed.

"Then we should start with the duchess's senior aide," Roscoe said. "Garvin and Jaelah can start with pointed questions that I might... glean something about and we will know in a few minutes who else we need to talk to. Mostly."

Garvin says coldly "Invite the fekker to tea then - lay it on with yer best "butler" an' tell 'im there are "certain matters at hand" that are best handled by the "discretion" of the relative households of the nobility". He shrugs "That's "nobility code" for anythin' between the wrong type of tea, ungrateful footmen turnin' down abuse or "unfortunately located" dead hookers. If they don't come then we're on a winner. If 'e or she does - we might 'ave to work for it".

"Remember I will have a short window per instance once we start," Roscoe said. "Make the first question short and make it count. I'll keep using my... special skills as long as I can, but we should focus and not let her blather or ask extraneous questions that squander any time if we can help it. I will keep you informed via the neural link once we start and if you want to let more time go before I renew things, let me know so I can be ready. Coordination is going to be key."

Roscoe heads out and returns a few minutes later with an older woman in fine clothing. She looks snooty but more than a bit shocked at recent events. Roscoe makes a point of seating her where she can see her mistress's blood on the table.

"This is Baroness Else von Strous," he said, standing behind her. "I've informed her that we believe that there are matters revolving around her former mistress that need to be addressed before word of her untimely death becomes public. We are short on time, so some of the niceties will not be observed to speed things along. She might not agree, but there we are."

He nods his head that he is ready.



"Go," he says over the link.

His 5 effect means he has a very clear read on her. Forgot his skill, so it’s over 6 for effect. He’ll catch it all. This drops his temporary PSI to 23 because of previous use.

[joertexas]

"This is Baroness Else von Strous," he said, standing behind her. "I've informed her that we believe that there are matters revolving around her former mistress that need to be addressed before word of her untimely death becomes public. We are short on time, so some of the niceties will not be observed to speed things along. She might not agree, but there we are."

He nods his head that he is ready.



"Go," he says over the link.

His 5 effect means he has a very clear read on her. Forgot his skill, so it’s over 6 for effect. He’ll catch it all. This drops his temporary PSI to 23 because of previous use.

"I am Marquess Jaelah Shugilamar, and I am the lead investigator into the activities of the late Duchess Muktheswara and Admiral Noster. Please tell me what your relationship and duties were to either of them." She stressed her own title slightly as she introduced herself.

[Tiglath]

Having been temporarily absent Garvin returns in time to pitch in with the interview but defers to Jaelah as lead interviewer. He arrives looking entirely relaxed and carrying his trenchcoat over his shoulder while nonchalantly whistling the first few bars of "The Self Preservation Society". He stretches expansively gives an entirely unrepentant smile as he browses dataslates in preparation for the interview and says "I'll get caught up - I was just 'elpin' Lady Treegarden... with a surprisin'ly spacious broom cupboard". Glancing at Roscoe he hastily explains "Poor girl had become unconvincingly yet quite solidly stuck in a piece of furniture. Fortunately, I was on 'and to... er... 'elp..." He looses focus briefly then rallies with "They really didn't stint on the design o' this place at all did they? Baroness not 'ere yet then?" He places his double sheath of knives on the table then, clearly on a second thought, moves them to hang up under his coat.

"I am Jaelah Shugilamar..."

"I am--was--the duchess's senior aide. I did not know the admiral."

Roscoe motions to hurry us as his PSI is draining.

"PSI is burning. Hit the incriminating questions quickly or I won't be listening."

Garvin leaves Jaelah the floor...

Edited: only to add additional nonsense...

[terrymixon]

Having been temporarily absent Garvin returns in time to pitch in with the interview but defers to Jaelah as lead interviewer. He arrives looking entirely relaxed and carrying his trenchcoat over his shoulder while nonchalantly whistling the first few bars of "The Self Preservation Society". He stretches expansively gives an entirely unrepentant smile as he browses dataslates in preparation for the interview and says "I'll get caught up - I was just 'elpin' Lady Treegarden... with a surprisin'ly spacious broom cupboard. They really didn't stint on the design o' this place at all did they? Baroness not 'ere yet then?" He places his double sheath of knives on the table then, clearly on a second thought, moves them to hang up under his coat.

Aster walks in a few minutes later, looking very relaxed. She takes a moment to straighten Garvin's collar and rubs a finger along his chin on both sides. 'Your cologne is fading. Here you go. This should tide you over."

Then she finds a chair and parks it with a wicked smile.

[Tiglath]

Aster walks in a few minutes later, looking very relaxed. She takes a moment to straighten Garvin's shirt and rubs a finger along his chin on both sides. 'Your cologne is fading. Here you go. This should tide you over."

Then she finds a chair and parks it with a wicked smile.

Garvin makes lingering eye contact with Lady Treegarden and under her attentive ministrations makes an entirely satisfied exhalation that could be confused with a deep basso purr.

(OOC: ...and fresh cologne! Ha, take that Roscoe's vargr super sniffer schnozzle! ).

[terrymixon]

Aster walks in a few minutes later, looking very relaxed. She takes a moment to straighten Garvin's shirt and rubs a finger along his chin on both sides. 'Your cologne is fading. Here you go. This should tide you over."

Then she finds a chair and parks it with a wicked smile.

Garvin makes lingering eye contact with Lady Treegarden and under her attentive ministrations makes an entirely satisfied exhalation that could be confused with a deep basso purr.

(OOC: ...and fresh cologne! Ha, take that Roscoe's vargr super sniffer schnozzle! ).

Roscoe is out of the room getting the first subject. He might or might not notice when he gets back.