Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Trax Elbrun Suder (Chief Medical Officer) in Back home in his Cabin Creating Holiday Habits and New Memories
Then he headed back to his cabin to learn more about the customs that today brought him He wanted to know more as the computer brought all relevant information on the celebrations and customs into the light for him and he felt he was out of place than ever. “An ugly sweater??” he spoke up a moment and fell silent as the computer clarified as he let out a giggle. “Silly!” He spoke to himself feeling a bit better about the idea of the celebration. It gave him a good feeling which melted the bad ones he was feeling earlier. He was wondering if it was too late to decorate and get more festive. “Computer I need these items replicated for decorating my cabin.” As he gave the computer a list of what he needed as the computer complied what could be made at his location was delivered from the replicator and the others were brought by a few new cadets. As the tree was brought in a big potted bucket and nice Aspen fir tree came in on a gravsled and was set up where trax wanted it.

“Thank you gentleman.” as he watched them leave and the doors closed. As he started to place the lights on the tree then the garland and tinsel and baubles candy canes and other decorations along with a fake fireplace for a feeling of home and hearth. By the time he was finished. He had an amazing looking tree and decorations around the main living space of his quarters. The fireplace was decorated with garland and three stockings. He took a seat and ordered an eggnog shake from the replicator. He took it from the replicator and took his seat at the dining table and took in his handiwork before taking a good sip of his drink.

“Computer Light the Christmas tree and fireplace and other light displays and also play some seasonal Christmas music from all genres.” Trax asked the computer as he sat on the couch mesmerized by the Christmas tree and sipped on his egg nog shake as he Thought about the past year that brought him and what the new year might bring to him. As he could tell that the Ambassador and his Imzadi were still hard at work with the Governments trying to get things fixed. But he knew it was a difficult process as he knew his mother was the biggest thorn on Betazed at this time.

Lt Jg Trax Elbrun Suder - CMO

Meanwhile, in the Ambassador’s Roni’s Office, Roni was fighting over subspace bouncing between The Betazed Hierarchy and their Parliament on a split-screen conference mode as some argued that Trax’s is mother is right and we need to restore the balance of Betazed. Even if it made all betazoids a bit uncomfortable until the house lines and populace of Betazed was restored. Others agreed that this was a blatant act of vengeance on his mother’s part. and others yet were agreeing with Trax’s rights of a Betazoid citizen to have control of his own body and the right to use his seed as he wished. Roni listened to there respective arguments carefully trying not to get angry. Roni stood and faced the screen with a straight and serious face. As He spoke on Trax’s behalf now.

“There was no difference in lifestyle since there were never any issues with a loving man on man or woman on woman or opposite sex. etc. love is absolute. ” Roni commented sincerely as the Headmistress and the others agreed to the statement. “so the difference in lifestyle has no bearing on the circumstances.” As the headmistress of the Electrine and the council agreed quickly to Roni and the others of the parliament and assembly.

The Headmistress spoke, “I do see and understand the issues and concerns from both sides completely.” She thought banishment was a bit overkill for one single citizen even if the Parliament and assembly did so without her approval. She kept her thoughts blocked. so no one would know this. “And the matter his love has to matter in his thinking,…” As the screen burst out in an uproar again at her words. from the Parliament and counsel. “As she swung the hammer hard “Quiet!” She screamed over the others in her mind and on the mic too. Making sure that Roni knew she was not yelling at him. Since he as still quiet. The House rep spoke. “Betazed was the situation that dire that the population would crumble if they did not have the seed of a lonely Betazoid. There are plenty of Betazoids here on Betazed. Were in no danger of losing our gene pool to lack of material.” as the counsel floor and the parliament flared up again in shouting and anger.

She asked for order so that the meeting could continue without all the disruptions as the signal from betazed started to get staticy as the link failed and collapse. “Damn it!” what’s going on here as the link was interrupted and Trax’s mother appeared on the screen as she herself took over the signal from the government as one of her minions gave her time with Roni and Raxx kept quiet and was to the side of the screen not to be seen as he blocked his mind so not to be discovered as he started recording the link from dear mother of Trax. The headmistress saw the break in the connection quickly. “The meeting is in recess. she demanded as she called for a minor recess so that they could restore the link as she called for her royal guards to find out what happened and restore the connection at all cost.” The Headmistress ordered quickly as she dealt with other matters with parliament and the council.

Raxx Dealt with the other Ambassadors on another subspace channels reaching out to All the ambassadors on betazed that would take there call and the ambassadors of the federation as well. He gathered the opinions and there support to the cause to restore Trax’s citizenship.
And noted them on the padd as written and a voice recording as well for the official records. Raxx could not believe that Trax’s mother was such a controlling matriarch of the house she would alienate her son. Rax made sure that the Ambassador’s requests were dire and could be dangerous to all concerned if not fixed. He was glad he was done with the call he was on before mother dear took over.

“My Dear Ambassador your interference is done for now. Has my son decided to give in??” Crystalla asked him. as she awaited an answer to her inquiry. “He has decided not to take your offer. Apparently, the Exile you placed into motion is now a major debate in the Electrine and the council.” Roni commented flatly. “There is nothing I can do to change your son’s mind and I won’t force him to do so.” Roni said quickly to her as the channel faltered again and the Parliament and the council and the Headmistress reappeared on the ambassadors viewing screen.

“Ambassador Roni I am glad we got you back.”The Headmistress commented with concern. “All is fine Headmistress it was due to Trax’s mothers’ interference along with her spies and informants causing problems.” Roni commented. “The communications problems are now fixed and the culpriate is now in jail now.” The Headmistress commented. “My final statement is that if the seed was required as there was a catastrophe and we were at a chance of losing the betazoid race due to lack of proper gene pool to keep society afloat I believe Trax’s would be willing to help for the betterment of the Betazoid culture and society. but there is no such danger or calamity. That’s why we wish to get Trax’s citizenship restored. But Mrs. Suder has blocked that right to return and rather try and start a civil war at home and or a war possibility with the federation due to her meddling.” Roni said firmly to the all assembled on betazed to watch the debate and others that might gain an advantage of such a mess.” Ambassador Roni Raul said as he closed the statement and thanked everyone for there time to add to the case. As he also transmitted all new data and material of the incidents thus far from Crystalla.

“One final detail the Vulcan government is sending their ambassadors and aide deligation party to deal with the situation of Trax’s dismissal and exile from Betazed. We are going to be out of the communications range of the federation and betaed for a good bit due to the missions assigned to the Ark Angel.” Ambassador Roni Raul said in finality. “Plus there are or have been attempts of scare tactics and rumors of a kidnapping. Be advised she is capable of anything. Roni Raul Ambassador of Betazed.” as he tapped a few keys on the console as the channel faded to black as the Federation symbol and Starfleet symbol appeared on the screen briefly as the screen alone with the Betazoid planetary symbol showed briefly as flipped to a piece of art on the screen now.

Roni Raul took a seat with a flop and a loud sigh. “I hope there is enough information there to them now to give a more informed decision and hope this is cleared up quickly. But I believe its going to get worse before it gets better.” Raxx looked at him and nodded in agreement. “I have more data and information I will be sending to betazed as soon as its all compiled. Sir” Raxx commented. “I am sending copies of this to Vulcan for there Deligation to have for there reference and a back up to get to Betazed just in case.” Raxx Commented.

Raxx tapped a few keys and the data was sent to Vulcan. Raxx and Roni stood about the same time as they figured they need to get back to there quarters to get ready to enjoy the remainder of the winter solstice celebration in the forward lounge. They hoped to see Trax there.

Lt Jg Trax suder - cmo
Ambassador Roni Raul - Betazed Ambassador
Ambassador’s Aide/Bodyguard Raxx