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Dinui laughed softly, “Oh I don’t mind I have a few set aside for later at any rate. If the kids are hungry I will let them enjoy.” She remembered being a bit of a bottomless pit herself in her younger days , her brothers had been much worse always leaving crumbs around the table.

Now of course, she had more control though certain dishes were highly tempting to misbehave. “I was thinking of making croissants with various fillings next would you have any suggestions?”

• Dinui xi’Indra, Doctor

“My favorite has always been chocolate and hazelnut while Jacob’s was plain whipped cream.” She looked over at the kids. “Do you have any favorite flavours?”

Jr. Lt. Marshall, CMO

No sooner had the two doctor’s turned away from observing the children and they began to walk away with treats in hand, then there was a commotion. “..Hey, Ronald! Give that back to Mary!” Tel’eck demanded. Ron’al a Vulcan boy in his early teens like the half-romulan/human girl it seems had stolen a younger girl’s treat and was currently holding it above his taller head as Mary tried to jump to get it.

”..Ha, make me half-breed! My dad said you’re nothing but a mongrel.” He said. As Tel’eck tried to use her stronger height and posture to get the treat back for Mary. In return Ron’al smashed it in Tel’eck’s face with a cruel laugh. “..HA! See? You can’t even save your friends from those better than you! No wonder your dad left you and your flimsy Mom twice!!” He said.

Before he could reply Tel’eck shoved the Vulcan boy, who immediately shoved back, before anyone could really get the two apart fists were flying and both the two were rolling on the floor of 18 Forward’s forward area by some tables. Shouting curses and obscenities at each other.

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Sharah had been nearby and felt the huge surges of anger, sadness, loss, and disgust. She could also tell from the swirl it was children. She was able to rise above it before it got out of hand, but not being able to stand having anyone in pain, mental or physical, she turned about and walked in from the opposite door as the XO. She saw the fight and was rocked momentarily by the increasing intensity rising again above the intensity. She was saddened and angered by the thoughts that had caused the fight.

One word was all he said “CEASE” The Vulcan’s voice carried the weight of decades and with it the expectation of obedience. A voice that many federation officers still remembers in their dreams.

Despite the boom in his voice a few more punches and such were thrown by both parties, before they got pulled apart by two NE’s. Tel’eck had a bloody nose and puffy left eye. Ron’al was similarly beaten up. Both had given good as they got it seems.

In the resulting silence, “You will present yourselves and your guardians in my office within the hour, am I understood Mister Ron’al, Miss Tel’eck.”?!”

LC Soval

Sharah heard the XO and apprehensive and relieved for the higher authority. She spoke up anyway. “I’m sure the XO would like to hear how your parents think of the officers they serve with Ron’al. That behavior and attitude is a most disturbing one for a Star Fleet officer.”

Lt j.g. Fayth, CSO

“Particularly from Vulcan officers, Mr Fayth. I do think the two of you and I will become very close over the next few weeks.” Standing their watching them with his cold Vulcan demeanor.” It is a shame to see such restless young minds go to waste.”

Sharah bit back her thought that Vulcan or not, all officers should be held to a higher standard. It didn’t matter their species. That wasn’t the XO’s point and she knew that.
“I have some particularly intensive work that needs done in the arboretums and the labs that would be perfect for restless young minds.”

Vulcan children we so volatile at this age, the XO wasn’t particularly concerned but the Romulan people were a proud race, deserving of respect.

LC Soval

The Vulcan teen Ron’al just shuffled his feet a bit clearly knowing this was going south in a hurry for him. “..Yeah well she started it!” He said pointing to Tel’eck with a mutter.

Sharah turned to look at him. “More disturbing than fighting, young Ron’al, is lies. Do not lie to Lt Cmdr Soval.” Sharah knew, from the thoughts attached to his words that he had teased Mary first by stealing her pastry and refused to give it back when Tel’eck told him. He had hit her first, but wanted to blame her for standing up to him. Sharah knew bullies and at that moment that was what Ron’al had decided to be.

Tel’eck said nothing back at the jibe, simply nodding to the XO and Fayth. Tapping her civilian comm badge she said quietly but clearly into it. =/\=..Tel’eck Andone to the Captain. I need you to report to the XO’s office within an hour. I’ve been involved in an altercation in 17/18 Forward..=/\= she said

There was a long pause before the ship’s Captain replied. =/\=..Understood, Tel’eck. Tell Commander Soval I will meet him in his office in 20 minutes. Are you ok?=/\= She asked at the end.

=/\=..A little roughed up but nothing serious, ma’am..=/\= She replied dutifully much as Drudoc herself was in quality.

=/\=..Very well I’ll see you in 20 minutes.=/\= Drudoc replied ending the call.

Seeing this Ron’al muttered under his breath before tapping his own comm badge. =/\=.. Ron’al to Lt Faval, I need you to report to the XO’s office in 20 minutes. I was..=/\= he paused glancing at Tel’eck angrily giving air quotes with his fingers to spite her, =/\=…in an ‘altercation’ in 17/18 Forward..=/\=

Again there was a pause before a stoic Vulcan male’s voice replied. =/\= I see, I have warned you about your emotions controlling your actions. No matter I will see the XO at his office in 20 minutes.=/\= The Vulcan said calmly before ending the call too.

Rubbing the slight blood seeping from her bloodied nose away, Tel’eck wiped it on the hem of her pants. The younger children remained quiet during this, though clearly didn’t think much of Ron’al, and seemed to think the world of Tel’eck for defending one of their own. Under the watchful eyes of the XO and two off duty security NE’s the four would head for the XO’s office.

=^=Soval to sick bay, please dispatch a Corpsman to my office for the treatment of minor contusions.=^=

LC Soval

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=/\= Aye sir on our way =/\= Came an NE’s reply

Sharah walked over to Mary, who was crying over the loss of her pastry. She picked her up and soothed the little girl. She looked around at the rest of the children. “Cmdr. before we go, perhaps we should speak to each of the children to find out what happened?” Having spent so much time with Joseph, she also knew there was a faster way, “Or,” she looked at both Ron’al and Tel’eck, “We can check the security feeds.”

Lt. jg. Fayth, CSO

Just as Fayth was suggesting this an NE medic came into 17/18 Forward and quickly assessed the situation. Tending to Ron’al first she applied a patch for his busted right eye and broken bleeding nose. Turning to Tel’eck the NE did the same commenting, “..You’re luck you don’t suffer the same blood problems the Captain does, Tel’eck.” the NE said.

”..Lucky me I guess..” Tel’eck quietly replied. Then regarded Fayth at her questions. “..Reviewing the log would show the events properly in context, but we could do that at the XO’s office right?” She queried.

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