Posted by Commander Wulf Baumann (Intel Officer) in Side Sim - XO’s - Office Blood and Discipline

Posted by Commander Jean Francios Millet (XO/Comms) in Side Sim - XO’s - Office Blood and Discipline

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It was 1900 hours when Baumann and NE Paterson made their way to the XO’s office. Between them, hands tied together behind him, was NE Jensen. The man was staring at the deck as they walked, a bloody towel wrapped around his right arm. As they approached the door, Baumann slammed his hand into the chime. He looked at Paterson and jerked his head, and Paterson turned Jensen to face the bulkhead. They waited for a full minute and then Baumann found the nearest comm terminal and keyed it. [O] Commander Baumann to Commander Millet. Please come to your office immediately. This is a serious matter, Commander. [C] and he closed the comms.

Baumann, Intel

Jensen growled low under his breath, but set his head against the wall. Every part of his body hurt right now. He knew his arm was screwed. And his headache from the hit was enough to keep him groggy, bordering on nauseous.

Patersen leaned close to his ear. “You better quit, Jens. Something tells me he’s not opposed to dragging you unconscious into the XO’s office.”

Jensen just remained silent as Patersen looked up at Baumann, then back down at the deck, one hand still holding Jensen’s good arm.

NE Ensign Patersen, Andrew
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NE Lt JG Jensen, William
Security

[O] Roger that Commander. On my way. [O] He said taking his hand off the com in the science department. “I will continue this tour at a later later time. Thank you NE Dawson.” He left and when he got back to his deck hall he saw the Commander was angry but thankfully not at him. He noticed the all too familiar look and stance of a troubled member in custody. He just went past them and opened the door for them to come in. Jean-Francois pointed to a small conference desk with four chairs around it in the corner. He waited until they were in and then shut and locked the door. “Evening Commander.” He said bowing his head slightly. He was sincere in his greeting.

Commander Jean-Francois Millet XO
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Jensen stood up, but Patersen stood at attention and nodded to the XO as he approached.

He led Jensen into the room and set him in a chair, taking one himself and remaining silent.

Jensen and Patersen
NE Security

Baumann came in and said “Commander, I am sorry to trouble you but we have had an incident. And I will tell up front, I will be bringing NE Jensen up on charges to include assault, attempted assault, and striking a superior officer. Mr. Patersen, as a duly designated Security officer of this vessel, do you believe any further charges should be discussed at this time?”

Baumann, Intel

Patersen looked at Baumann and the XO with wide eyed fear. “Umm… Sir…” he shook his head and looked to the XO realizing he was speaking to the wrong Commander in the room. “Sir, last night Jensen, I and Ms Prescott were in the gym. Uh… Jensen had told her we were gonna spar. But he baited her. She ended up with bruises on her arms and a black eye. I had left before it got too far, I didn’t know. Not till he came back to the common room and bragged about having bagg… of having had… of … well he said they had sex, Sir. I don’t know if it was true or not. He said the excitement had turned her on. He invited her back this evening with the promise of sword sparring with a katana we got from one of the scientists. I didn’t know till he told me in the gym, that he planned to hurt her again. This time he would cost her a finger.” He gulped and looked down at his hands in his lap. “Commander Baumann had heard him and was coming to tell you, Sir when Jensen tried to attack him from behind. I … I had the katana in my hand. I forgot it wasn’t the bo’ken. I went to smack at Jensen’s arm and…” he glanced at Baumann then back to the XO. “I cut him… bad. Didn’t mean to. That’s when the Commander spun around and clocked him good enough to knock him to his knees.”

He put his hands back in his lap and shook his head. “I didn’t know, Sir. I thought he was teasing. You know… just hurt her, scare her.” He looked down at his hands with a sigh. “I didn’t know.” And he fell silent. His body was shaking slightly and he gave a hard shiver to make it still.

Patersen
NE Security

Baumann looked at Millet and said “Commander. This, coupled with the man’s history, gives me a great deal of concern.” and a thought occurred to him. “Patersen… is this behavior typical of Mr. Jensen? As in, is it a pattern?”

Baumann, Intel

Patersen looked up at Baumann then the XO. The question was unexpected and caught him off guard. “No… I mean… kinda. I know he had a thing for Pres. I mean Prescott. He was always trying to get her. She was the only chic, woman, who wouldn’t fall for his charm. And sometimes he would bully the younger and newer Security personnel. He’s a trainer. So he was the first experience a lot of us had with ships. I just figured he was being hard cause in space we can’t be soft. But yes, looking back, I guess he was more hard on her than anyone else. He always said later she liked the adrenalin rush and that’s how he … how they… well, foreplay, I guess.” He dropped his head, “Said that’s why she went to Intel. Cause the rush was bigger.” Looking at Jensen he whispered, “I’m sorry Jensen…” The XO across the table probably wouldn’t hear it.

Jensen lifted his head at the apology and spat on Patersen. “Traitor. If you weren’t backed up by brass right now I’d teach you a lesson!” His words were low and deep and eerily calm. He then glanced over his ex-friend’s shoulder and glared hard at the Intel Commander. It was a look that said he wanted to do more than knock the man out.

Patersen & Jensen
NE Security

Jean-Francois knew that voice well. It was the voice of a predator. “Enough! Commander I want these two separated and confined in cells. No contact with each other including visual contact. If you have to put one in the cargo bay and ther other in solitary. Then get both of their stories along with this lady Ms Prescott. She needs to be talked to as well. Then when we have everything we need then we will hold a tribunal and most likely for all three of them.” He went to the Commander and whispered. “And I want to order a rape test on her and performed by the CMO if needed be.”

Walking around and looking at them all in the eyes. “You have your orders Commander. I want the Captain present as well when we talk to Mrs Prescott as well. Let me know when you are ready to proceed Commander. That is all.”

Commander Jean-Francois Millet XO

Baumann looked at Millet and said “Commander, a word if I may.” and he moved to the other side of the room where they could speak privately and still keep an eye on Jensen. When Millet joined him, he said in a low voice “Commander. We have to be… delicate… in this matter. One, we do not want to alienate Mr. Patersen. His testimony will establish a pattern of behavior. Throwing him in a cell when he aided in the apprehension of Jensen I feel would be… let us just say ‘unwarranted’… at this point. I will speak to Prescott. She is my direct report. If there is a need, I will walk her to the CMO myself. Our priority is ensuring this…” and he looked at Jensen, “… predator, as you so aptly titled him, is confined… tried… and summarily removed from the fleet. Preferably to somewhere very dark, very small, and filled with the likes of individuals who will use him as he either has or has attempted to use others. Agreed?”

Baumann, Intel

Jean nodded. “Very well. Commander. That is wise. Confine Mr. Paterson to his quarters then. Get what you can from other two then we will proceed with the tribunal if there is evidence to support. Have security find out all of Mr. Jensens past Department Heads and all about his behavior. If they did their job then there should be a paper trail already established. If not then it is imperative that one is started now. Thank you Commander. I’ll await your reports.”

Commander Jean-Francois Millet XO

Baumann looked at him as if he was expecting a bit more, but simply nodded once and said “Very well.” and he went back to the two. “Mr. Patersen, you are hereby confined to quarters until such time as a complete and thorough investigation is conducted. I recommend you contemplate your future during this time. Mr Jensen… per the order of the Executive Officer of the SS Bonaventure, you are to remanded into custody of ship’s security. Charges will be filed within seventy-two ship hours, per regulations. Then a tribunal. Then a very public Court Martial on Earth.” and he looked at Millet. “Commander, would you please call Security. They have one of their own to throw in the brig.”

Baumann, Intel

Patersen nodded and stood up. “Permission to be excused, Sirs?” He was half at attention and half shaking in his boots.

Jensen sneered at Baumann. “I didn’t do anything wrong. You’ll see. You misunderstood and took it too far. I didn’t make JG cause I was stupid.” He laughed and shook his head with arrogance and surety.

Jensen & Patersen
NE Security