Visiting a Caged Commander

Posted on Sun Oct 1st, 2023 @ 7:21pm by Lieutenant Commander Aurelia Taylor & Lieutenant Commander Alicia Kelea-Salik & Lieutenant Commander Savar cha'Salik hei-Surak Talek-sen-deen [Taylor]

Mission: MISSION 0 - History Speaks
Location: Brig
Timeline: MD 3
1486 words - 3 OF Standard Post Measure

Savar sat in Alicia's office he was there not as her husband but rather in his role as staff counselor and her as chief counselor. "What do you wish for me to ascertain when I visit Commander Taylor in the brig Alicia? I do not think she will be pleased to see me or look favorably on my visit."

“I’m afraid I agree with you there Savar” Alicia gave a nod of her head as she spoke. “I spoke with Captain Taylor regards his wife and we agreed it would probably be best if I visit once she’s home again. Right now I think she’d find a non-Betazoid to talk to, and as a Vulcan you are less likely to be dissuaded by any emotional outbursts.”

"A most logical and sensible idea Alicia. I will not be detoured or dissuaded by any emotional outbursts. I assure you of that."

“I know you won’t Imzadi” Alicia smiled warmly. “I just hope Lia will let us help her in the long run.

"It would be to her benefit to allow us to help get past whatever is bothering her." Savar replied.

“That it would Savar, I just have a feeling it’s not going to be that simple.” Alicia sighed. “Anyway I won’t hold you up any longer, let me know how it goes with Lia.”

Savar stood. "Rest assured I will give you a complete analysis of Commander Taylor's mental condition."

“Of that ive no doubt” Alicia stood and moved around to her husband giving him a kiss on the cheek. “I’ll see you later Imzadi.”

Savar caressed Alicia's cheek and returned her kiss. "Indeed you will Alicia."

~ Brig, a few minutes later ~

Savar stood outside Lia's cell and quietly observed her as she lay on her cot. Her eyes were closed, and she was breathing slowly and regularly but it was difficult to determine if she was actually asleep or not. He had been sent by Alicia to make initial contact with the commander and determine her mental state as well as make recommendations in regard to the counseling sessions she was going to taking upon her release. He was familiar with why she was incarcerated however, he still wished to get her opinion on the whole affair. He was also aware that Commander Lia Taylor was the wife of Captain Gary Taylor, the Elysium's first officer and this situation must be hard and awkward for them both. After a few moments he spoke in a low even voice. "Commander Taylor?" He prompted.

Hearing a voice calling her, Lia sat up. "Commander? What can I do for you?" She now began to wish the cell had a solid door, *Shrinks, just what I don't need* she thought.

"I came to check on you. To see how you were feeling mentally with being incarcerated." Svar replied evenly.

Looking at Savar, Lia now shook her head. "How do you think I'm taking it Commander? Do I appear to be enjoying this holiday to you?" Her response was sharper than she intended, but to Lia it had been a stupid question.

"Your sarcasm is wasted on me Commander and ill suits you. However, to answer your question, no you do not appear to be enjoying your time here.
I would be more concerned if you were."

"Misery has to have a partner, are you volunteering?" Lia turned and placed her feet on the ground, but didn't stand up. "Do what do I owe the pleasure of your company?"

"No, not going to assist you in feeling miserable. You seem to be doing that quite well all by yourself. However, I am here to assist you in moving past your anger issues. If you are interested." Savar answered as he awaited a reply from Lia.

Once again Lia shook her head, "What is it with you people? Everything has to have an answer, with me you've all decided its Anger Issues." She took a deep breath and levelled her gaze at Savar, "The only issue I have Commander is being put under a microscope by people like you, I screwed up. Isn't that enough for you lot? Does there have to be a mystical reason for it?"

"What it is Commander, is simple. 'You people' as you called us look past the action and try to see what issues caused the action and how to correct them so there is no repeat of said action." Savar countered. "Now, you admit to making a mistake but why did you make the mistake? You are or were the Chief of Security. You know procedures."

"I'm Human, I make mistakes! A very simple answer to a very stupid question, and I don't need reminding that I've lost my department. Thank you Commander!" Lia could feel her anger rising, this bloody Vulcan was getting on her nerves with his manner and stupid questions.

"I made a mistake. So easy to say yet obviously hard to explain as you have yet to reveal why you made such a mistake. You were the chief of security, and you know the law." Savar replied steadfastly.

"And I wanted to nail the bastard who could commit such a crime on my watch, any way any how. And I nearly got the bastard, only little miss goody two shoes JAG put her fucking nose in. But given the chance, I will nail that fucking bastard." Lia had stood up and approached the force field, "Its he who should be in here, not me. But our fucking Princess in charge decided to play nice and nail me, she's let the scumbag away with it." The last statement was said with as much venom as Lia could muster.

Savar was unfazed by Lia's outburst. "Your comments are without validity and merit Commander. You speak from your perspective. Ignoring the lack of evidence against the crewman. Instead, you base his guilt on your feelings. A position unsupportable as you have no evidence. Furthermore, your statement that you will get the bastard harbors on a vendetta. In addition, your comments in regard to JAG are also unwarranted and uncalled for as the Lieutenant was doing her job while you failed to do the same."

Lia just looked at Savar in amazement, "I don't have to talk with you Commander, and after that load of bullshit I don't see why I should. I had evidence, all I needed was a direct link. A certain crewman knew what the score was, he was the key." She turned and sat back down, "Now take your Vulcan arse back to where ever it came from, I no longer wish to talk to you!"

Savar let Lia's anger was over him, but he was unfazed by it. "You said you had evidence, if that is indeed so, why did you not present it? No Commander, the only evidence you have is your feeling and we both know that would never stand up in court."

"I had it down to three suspects, and I needed to find the final link to bind them to the attack. That's the evidence I'm talking about Savar, don't stand there and teach me to suck eggs. I may have screwed up the investigation in one way, but I was closing in on the perp." Taylor now hit the button in her cell to call for a member of staff, "This interview is over, you have a closed mind and only thinking in one way. You want me to blame myself and kiss arse of those who put me here, not about to happen."

Savar's eyes bore into her. "Commander, it is you whose mind is closed. It is you who refuse to even accept the possibility that you are wrong. Again, you miss the point. You had no tangible evidence. You were as you humans say holding smoke." He turned to leave. "I shall make my report and we will proceed forward with the next step. Good day Commander."

"I already stated I screwed up, that isn't in debate. And no I wasn't blowing smoke Savar, but hey you go make your report. Don't forget to add the bit about anger issues, and any other things you can think of". She watched him leave, one day they may talk as friends. But not today, not while she remained in here.

"My report will most inclusive Commander. It will include all we talked about and your reactions. Your anger issues will be mentioned I assure you of that. I will leave nothing out. It will be quite thorough." Savar replied in his cool Vulcan calm.

"Yeah I bet it will be Commander." She turned and sat down on her bunk, *Bloody Vulcan logic, what did he achieve except pissing me off?* she thought. Laying down again she looked at ceiling, *Stuff it, what else can happen to me?"