Security wrap up

Posted on Thu Apr 9th, 2020 @ 4:15am by Commodore Phoenix Lalor-Richardson & Lieutenant Commander Aurelia Taylor & Lieutenant Commander Turak & Lieutenant Commander S'hib & Lieutenant JG Roger Moxton & Senior Chief Petty Officer Fernando De La Rosa [Taylor]

Mission: INTERMISSION: Rebuild, Reuse, Recycle
Timeline: -MD1
2586 words - 5.2 OF Standard Post Measure

"ALL SECURITY OFFICERS TO THE BRIEFING LOUNGE" The alert came over the comm. "ALL SECURITY OFFICERS TO THE BRIEFING LOUNGE"

Both Lia and Moxton entered together, they had been talking in the Security Office when the alert sounded. Lia looked at Phoenix, "Problems Captain?" Moxton simply went and sat down at the table, Lia followed and sat opposite Moxton. She wanted to see this person in action, after her separating S'hib and Moxton she found it hard to trust him.

Phoenix shook her head. "No, No problems. "

Fernando came into the room next. Seeing the Captain, Commander Holmes and Lieutenant Moxton already there, he looked at them. "Um, have I done something wrong?"

Phoenix smiled and shook her head. "No, please sit down. We are just waiting on the rest of the security Department."

Fernando let out a sigh of relief as he found his way to a chair and sat down.

After entering the room, Turak told the Captain, “reporting as ordered Captain.” He briefly gave a nod to the rest of those in attendance and took a seat at the conference table.

Having heard the call from the other side of the ship S’hib had spent no time waiting around, expecting this to be about his and Moxtons interaction. “Wonder if this will be the fastest demotion in the fleet...” He sighed to himself, his hooves audible to everyone in the office as he ran down the corridor, stopping briefly outside to adjust his uniform and then entered.

“Captain, your ships too big...” He wheezed as he moved to the back of the room.

"Really?" Phoenix smiled.

The door opened and slim female with Lieutenant Pips entered and stood at the back beside S'hib without a word.

Phoenix did a head count and smiled. "OK, Thank you all for coming. I have a few announcements to make."

Before anyone could react, Moxton stood up and pushed a shallow tray towards Phoenix. In it lay a PaDD and a piece of paper, "Captain, I think if you check out these items. You might find your present Chief of Security a security hazard, on the PaDD the last Chief a certain Lieutenant Commander Morris has made certain accusations. The paperwork is handwritten in Commander Holmes own hand, it details her willingness to switch sides and work for an Admiral who's has a relation on this very vessel". Roger stood and looked at the people around the table, their reactions would let him know how much of a bombshell he'd just dropped.

Lia sat dumbfounded, a man she hardly knew was now attempting to end her career. She looked at her staff gathered around the table, she had read Morris's report on her. The sexual content overflowed as did a list of trigger words, the paperwork she knew to be her notes taken when she had been asked to form the CDID. *So that's where they went*, she thought.

S'hib simply burst out laughing at the absurdity of Moxton's complaint. "Security hazard? seriously?" S'hib asked as his eyes fell on Moxton's a disdainful snort leaving his nostrils.

Fernando didn't Moxton but this action caused an instant dislike. It was sneaky and underhand and frankly unbelievable. He shook his head, "Impossible. I trust Commander Holmes completely and and I know her to be honest and fair and not the security hazard you claim her to be. So does everyone else in this room! I agree with Lt. S'hib, seriously?"

Sitting at the table, all Turak felt he could do was to say to the Captain, "Ma'am, for what it's worth, I fully trust Commander Holmes as well. I'm saying this from my experience with her on this vessel and in the field."

Phoenix held up a hand. This idiot lieutenant Jg was digging his own grave. "Lieutenant Moxton, please explain how these papers came into your possession"

The response Roger got underwhelmed him, "What's wrong with you people? This woman is a sexual deviant, and willing to sell you all out just to gain promotion". He looked at Phoenix, "I found it in the Security Office, along with the PaDD detailing Commander Holmes' sexual proclivities". He now realised his revelations weren't going down well, "I don't understand you people, she's a security risk. You can get her to strip off if you know what words to use, that isnae normal". He now sat back down and looked at Phoenix, "I suppose your gonna tell me, she's cured or something. Anything to cover for her, why?"

S’hib snorted loudly as Moxton finished his little rant, the intense glare in his equine eyes showing how little he thought of the man. “Holmes doesn't need curing, Lieutenant... Maybe if you had spent time getting to know your department head instead of rummaging through her personal items you’d understand this.” He finished, crossing his arms angrily.

Facing S'hib, Moxton now showed his true colours. "Aye I thought you'd back her, is she giving you what you want? Tell us Lieutenant, what's she like in bed?"

S'hib stared at Moxton with utter contempt, unblinking as he slowly opened his lips to speak. "You're a disgrace to the uniform..." He growled, throwing his head to the side with a disgusted snort.

Phoenjx held up a hand forstalling any attack heading Moxtons way. She let her gaze rest on the Lieutenant and her lips curved slightly as she did so. The only thing was, her smile didn't reach her eyes. They had turned the colour of glacial ice. A sure sign that a major set down was about to happen. "Lieutenant, you seem to be laboring under a misunderstanding. I was present in the meeting where these notes were taken, as was Comander Taylor and Lt. Commander Brett. The Admiral? Is an Ambassador now..and is the great aunt of lt. Commander Brett. These notes were talen when we set up the CDIC. Commander Holmes was key to that, as most of you know. Now as for the so-called sexual proclivities of Commander Holmes, I will say this. Commander Holmes went through a major trauma, along with several members of this ships command staff. Trauma affects people differently. Commander Holmes has been under medical supervision about her trauma and the doctors have cleared her for work. That said, Commander Holmes has a right to personal privacy, as do everyone else. Privacy that this," here she waved to the report "breaches. And as for using her body to gain promotions, I am rather sorry to say, never once has Commander Holmes approached me in any sexual manner. Disappointing for me, but I can assure you all, that Commander Holmes's promotions have all been above board. And run through the proper channels. " now Phoenox's so called smile vanished. "Lieutenant Moxton, you obviously find nothing reprehensible about your actions and it is obvious to me and everyone in here that you harbour some deep seated issues around your own abilities as you attempt to pull down senior officers. Not worthy of being a security officer on board the USS Elysium. You are in part lucky, it is me and not the former CO of this vessel standing here. Sharr would have voided you out the airlock the moment your mouth started. I on the other hand have a better idea. You like snooping about then YOU will be reassigned to a Post where your so called abilites can be put to their best use. At the end of this meeting you will report to Lieutenant Thornhill in the CDID. There you will be assigned for the next 6 months, all avenues of promomotion are closed to you for 18 months and You are hereby ordered to undergo weekly counselling with a counselor of your choice. That counselor will report to Commander Taylor on your mental health. Is that clear lieutenant?"

Moxton sat listening and nodded, "Aye Captain, that'll be right. Ye see I really don't give a damn, do I find my methods reprehensible? No I don't, I stand by my findings". He stood up at attention as Phoenix finished her angry response, "With your permission, as I'm no longer Security. I will depart and report to Lieutenant Thornhill, do I have your permission to leave?"

"Yes. Do so." Phoenix replied coldly

Standing up Roger turned to leave, then he turned to Lia. "You have more luck than a black cat lassie, twice you've left Security and twice you've returned". He turned to face S'hib, "You see Lieutenant, I have gotten to know our Commander. I know her all to well, she's going to backstab the lot of you". He then faced Phoenix, "By your leave Captain". Moxton then left the briefing room.

Lia still sat looking at her now ex-Chief, reaching over she picked up Morris's PaDD with it's report about her. She threw it at the wall, it smashed into pieces. "Sorry Captain, it slipped". Was all she said.

Fernando had been silent has first the Captain spoke then the rat Moxton and his dirty dealings then finally Commander Holmes. "Bravo Captain, well done. I have never been prouder to serve on a ship then after watching your actions." He glanced at Holmes as a smile quirked at his lips, "You should get that checked Commander."

"Fernando, if you weren't newly married. I'd remove you manly bits, but yea I suppose I'd better get it checked". She grinned as she spoke, glad within herself that her staff hadn't believed Moxton.

"Thank you Commander. I can assure you that Heather is most grateful." He said with a bright smile.

Lia looked at Phoenix, "I can't forgive this Captain, I'm sorry but I just want him off the ship".

"I have to agree with Commander Holmes on this Captain, even if my opinion is biased, all we are doing is moving the problem to a different department..." S'hib snorted, looking back at Lia with worry in his heart.

"That may be a point, but he won't last there. Thornhill has as low a tolerance for such things as the rest of us. I fully see him being shipped off to Breen at the earliest opportunity. " The captain replied. "Now onto the real reason I summoned you all. Lieutenant Turak, please step forward. Lieutenant JG S'hib, please step forward."

“Yes, Ma’am,” Turak replied, as he walked to position himself in front of the Captain at attention.

"Captain." S'hib replied, somewhat confused as he came to attention next to Turak.

Phoenix looked at them both smiling. "Lieutenant JG S'hib, after consultation with officers in good standing, and after review of your conduct under the most trying of events, it is my great pleasure to promote you to Full Lieutenant. Effective, Immediately." She held the box out to Holmes. "Commander Holmes, please, do the honors."

Standing up, Lia approached S'hib with a smile on her face. "Lieutenant S'hib, it is with the greatest pleasure I hereby promote you to full Lieutenant. Just don't get your eye's on my job, it's already taken". She grinned the widest grin possible, her pride in her Officer plain to see.

S'hib could barely contain the nervous twitch in his leg as he fought to stop his hoof from scratching at the floor. "Thank you." He said with a deep nod, starting to wonder if he had actually woken up this morning.

"This is also yours." Phoenix held out another box. "A purple heart."

"Thank you, Captain." S'hib replied as he gently took the box, somewhat dazed from everything that had just happened in the last few seconds, not really sure how to process it.

"Lieutenant Turak, A few months ago, you stood yourself down from the Assistant role due to personal issues, I now ask that you take it back. You are once more the Assistant Chief of this department. And with that, a new rank. Lieutenant commander." She again held out the box to Holmes "Commander Holmes, please, do the honors."

Taking the box, she turned to Turak. Slowly she placed the new rank on his collar, "It's about time Turak, this time please stay and assist me with this scurvy crew". She smiled as she spoke, "It's only logical, my friend".

With a slight smile, Turak responded to Commander Holmes, "thank you Commander, I plan to stay and help keep this crew in line!"

Turak felt the new rank on his collar and then came to, “Thank you Captain, for the position and the trust you have in me. I promise I won’t let you or Commander Holmes down.”

"Congratualtions to you both." Phoenix said, "Chief Petty Officer De La Rosa, please step forward." she waved the newly promoted officers back and Fernando forward.

Fernando gulped and stood. He looked around nervously but no one was giving anything away. He walked to the front of the room and stood facing the Captain, not knowing what to expect.

A slight smile flitted accross the captain's face and she held up another box. "You are out of uniform Chief Petty officer. You are missing this. You are hereby promoted to senior Chief Petty officer." And she held the box out to Holmes to do the honors.

"Fernando, you have been a pain in the rear since you arrived. But this you have worked for and deserve, well done and just keep being you", Lia pinned on the new rank and stepped back.

Fernando almost gasped in surprise at the Captain's announcement but managed to stay quiet He couldn't wait to get back to their quarters and tell Heather, she would be so happy! Just as he was.

Once those were done, Phoenix motioned to the back of the room. The tall Blond who had entered at the start stepped forward. "Everyone, I would like to introduce you to Lieutenant Serenity Triannth. She has been assigned to the Elysium as a Close protection Officer for our Diplomatic Team, but due to the fact that CPO's are Security based, she is also listed as a security officer, thus her commanding officers are Commander Holmes and Lt. Commander Turak." Phoenix smirked at Lia. "And that means, Commander Holmes gets to tell Commander Brett about the CPO and I get to not be there."

"Gloating is definitely not you, Captain." Serenity commented. She gave everyone a polite smile. "Pleased to meet you all."

The news that Phoenix now dropped on Lia was a bit of a shock, "Ah standfast there Captain, why do I get to do the dirty deed?" She then turned to Serenity, "Hi and welcome to the craziest ship in the Fleet, and despite what the Captain say's Anje isn't the ogre you might think". She held out her hand, while again addressing Phoenix, "And Captain, don't think this little ploy will go unpunished".

After the ceremony was done, Turak went up to both Lieutenant S'hib and Senior Chief Petty Officer De La Rosa and congratulated them both on a job well done with a handshake. Then he found Commander Holmes and asked, "Well Commander, where can I help you first?"

Lia glanced at Turak, "How about we enjoy this little get together, and start fresh tomorrow. That way we'll both have ourselves in a better place, and our Mr. Moxton should be gone".

"Fresh or not your company is always welcome Commander." S'hib smiled, simply glad to have a sense of routine again.

Turning to face S'hib, Lia smiled. "S'hib thank you, I'm sure things will soon get exciting very soon".

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