Posted by Lieutenant Commander Alexis Kane (Assistant Chief Medical Officer) in Legal Matters

Posted by Captain Dira Myqian (Commanding Officer) in Legal Matters

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Alexis Kane (Assistant Chief Medical Officer) in Legal Matters
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Dira turned and grabbed a dining chair and set it in front of Bonner, sitting and leaning forward. “We all have our blind spots. And sometimes we need them because they keep us safe from things we’re not ready to deal with. She’s a master manipulator, Commander. And the narcissistic rage she’s displayed is textbook. I know you feel guilty and will even if I tell you you do not need to. But I will tell you that you did nothing wrong. She made her choices. I’m just so sorry that both you and Alexis have had to deal with that. And you should also know she didn’t have me fooled for a second. In addition to being a strong telepath, I was also a psychiatrist for 20 years…” she said, a gleam appearing in her eyes. He needed to know that she believed him and Alexis and hadn’t been swayed by Alisson’s stories.

Captain Myqian, CO

“I appreciate the reassurance, Captain. I do.” Anthony scrubbed his face with one hand, wiping down from his forehead past his chin and then leaned back in the chair with a dejected sigh. “I sent Alexis away at 17 to serve on a star ship, alone, without her parents. She was miserable at home and I knew it would only get worse. So I let her go. I missed 10 years of my daughter’s life. After 10 years, Alisson started talking about how much she missed her, she wanted to see her, talking about the good stuff. I thought…maybe it would be better. But it wasn’t Alexis she missed, it was the ideal dream she’d created in her head.” He shook his head, “I let my own desire to see her cloud my judgement.”

Anthony

“No one wants to believe the worst about someone, especially someone we have built a life with. And now things have revealed themselves more clearly and you’ll have to work through that.” Dira offered him a smile. “But you know what’s really fantastic? You have a place in your daughter’s life now, and you have a new son as well. Grieve the parts you need to grieve, but don’t lose sight of what you’ve gained. You’ll all figure it out together.”

Anthony laughed, so hard he had tears, when Myqian said he had a son now. The only thing Anthony could think of was that if Kane didn’t want him around he’d feed him to beatles and let a gecko eat the beatles. He started to laugh harder. It was happy laughter and it felt good. “Oh God, do you know how incredibly lucky those two are to have found each other? I don’t even want to do the math, they probably would though.” Using a pinky he wiped the corner of his eye. “Oh…have you seen them together? I mean relaxed, off duty, just being themselves? It’s scary and absolutely fascinating.”

Dira sat up and took a deep breath. “You’re more than welcome to stay on the Ogawa as long as you need. If someone from Personnel starts to make a fuss, send them my way,” she said, her eyes glittering.

Captain Myqian, CO

“Thank you Captain. I really do appreciate it. I have some decisions to make before I leave. There are several options available to me. It is very tempting to stay awhile, but no newly married couple needs their parents hanging around, and I’d go a bit crazy if I didn’t have something to do.”

Anthony

She chuckled slightly. “I understand. Let me know if there’s anything you need on our end though.”

Sinclair had been quiet, diligently creating the needed documentation for the charges, when his comms activated. =/\= Security to XO. Sir… uh… we picked up Lieutenant Commander Kane, sir. And he… um… well, sir… he demanded he be taken to the brig pending the investigations conclusion. He has been confined in the brig, Commander. =/\= Sinclair’s eyebrows rose and he looked at Dira. “Okay… thats two firsts for the day. Is it normally like this, Captain? Or did you do all this to make me feel needed?”

Sinclair, XO

“Is it working?” Myqian deadpanned.

“I’ve never felt more wanted.” he said with a hint of humorous sarcasm as he handed her the PaDD for review and approval.

She inhaled deeply and shook her head. “That is an exceptionally bad idea. I don’t care if they are in separate cells, there’s no good that can come from him being in there. Baiting her won’t make her change.” And she could fully imagine the ways Kane would try to undermine the woman, but the thing was that even if she could in fact hit a rock bottom, as it were, only a small percentage of people with her particular issues actually make meaningful changes in their life. It was more likely to fuel more rage.

Captain Myqian, XO

“Agreed.” her XO said. “I will go and dismantle that particular explosive situation. I know you are worried about Frigga. Go, Captain. I’ll deal with Mr. Kane and company.” He looked at Anthony and inclined his head slightly. “Sir. I am sorry the situation has devolved into this. If you need anyone to talk to, my door is always open.” He glanced at Dira and said “Captain.” and he turned and left the room.

Sinclair, XO

Anthony shook his head. “There is nothing for you to apologize for, though I do appreciate the sentiment. Thank you, Cmdr. I appreciate the offer.” He did not envy that man attempting to deal with Alisson and a very very pissed off Kane.

Anthony

Dira reached out and squeezed Anthony’s shoulder gently before dropping her hand. “One thing to keep in mind is that although facing consequences for her actions might at least make her pause and can shift how she behaves in some ways, she may still find ways to lash out. My only advice is to not rise to her bait. Protect yourselves as much as you can. You’ve already cut ties, but just keep reinforcing those boundaries.”

Anthiny smiled slightly, “I’m aware, Captain. I have no desire or intention of seeking her out or speaking with her. My lawyer is more than capable. I am sure you will hear from him when he requests copies of the reports. He is going to be like a kid at Christmas. Capt Drebnac from the JAG office.”

She rose from the chair and moved it back to the dining table. “I’ll check-in later and keep you informed about what is happening.”

Captain Myqian, XO

“I appreciate the courtesy.” Anthony stood as she did.”Captain, am I free to move about the ship? I understand if you would prefer that I not, but I would like to go to sickybay and be with my daughter if you have no objection.”

Anthony

She studied him for a moment. “Tell you what, I’m headed there to check on Frigga myself. We’ll go together. Afterwards, I would like you to return and remain here until we have things officially on record and the charges are all sorted out,” she said, waving the PADD that Sinclair gave her. “Sound fair?”

Captain Myqian, CO