Posted by Lieutenant Commander Brad Walker (Chief Of Staff/Second Officer) in Main sim- Briefing Room

Posted by Captain Willow Taylor (Commanding Officer) in Main sim- Briefing Room

Posted by Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Reez (Chief of Psychiatry) in Main sim- Briefing Room
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“Secondly…we have a dead body and i want to know exactly what happened and how he died. Doctor Walker, organise and autopsy and find out. The rest of the ‘people’ for lack of a better word are in primary sickbay…Doctor Reeze…you are an expert on human behavior, lets see if you can get anything out of them and if they are alive or what they are. Our DRO might be of some use there too.” She said looking at each officer in turn.

“I will try, but sentient isn’t something I can just do as easily as waving a wand. Programs can be created to mimic thoughts perfectly, and react perfectly. It’s why people have debated on subjects such as Data and The Doctor from Voyager for years.” Jonathan said as the thought of just able to prove something’s sentient state wasn’t some easy task as they seemed to think it might be.

Willow nodded as Reez spoke, “At this point I’d be willing to accept a psychological profile on them if nothing else if I’m honest.” She said considering.

Brad nodded. Of course, that’s what he was about to start before being called up here.

“If it helps, I’m pretty sure we already recovered the murder weapon, since it was left in our Ensign’s chest,” Brad said

Glacing at Rico and Ally again Willow fought a slight smile “You two since you make such a good team, would you both mind rounding up the missing one in the triage deck and esorting them to.Primary before security continue with their investigation.”

Rubbing her temple absently with her right hand she added. “These people think they are in a episode of starbase hospital…it may be worthwhile reading up what the computer has to say about the soap and preparing yourselves for the unexpected. Also if easier perhaps we will need to play along as it were to get our answers.”

Willow Taylor
CO

“So see if someone wanted to stab the Lt. Losa character, and pray it’s not one of the five we’re hosting as guests?” Brad asked.

OOC: Though having read the thread with my SH counterpart, I doubt we’re that lucky…

Lt. Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Chief of Staff

Willow nodded, “Exactly that. They may be looking at us to react the way characters would normally. If we insist they are others or we are it may confuse them and close down any sort of forward moving conversations.” She shrugged slightly. “So lack of a better term let’s play the roles and see where it takes us.”

Willow Taylor
CO

Commander Brooks listened quietly as those around her offered their opinions. The bottom line was that it didn’t matter whether they were holograms, physical beings, or holoprograms… if they were sentient, then they were honor bound to protect them.

“The captain is absolutely right,” she began, “these ‘beings’ believe that they exist in a universe separate from our own. However, we know that that universe was created by someone from our universe. It’s a story with a beginning, a middle, and an end.” Preferring the classics such as Moby Dick, Harry Potter, and The Cowardly Targ, Amari found holosoaps to be droll entertainment with uninspired dialogue and convoluted plots, however, it appeared that, like it or not, they were smack dab in the middle of one. “If we play out this story line, then maybe we will reach the end and be free from this bubble or whatever it is we are caught in.”

“But whether or not they are physical creatures, holograms, or figments of our imagination, they appear to be sentient. Until it is proven they are NOT sentient,” here she turned to look at Lieutenant Scott, “then they will not be harmed, imprisoned without due process, or denied any rights that are afforded to any other sentient beings.” Her words were stern intentionally.

After so many years breaking terrible news to patients at times Ally had learned the doctor’s poker face. It was the blank, neutral expression that belayed no hint of her true feelings. Inside was a different story. Internally Ally couldn’t help but shake her head at the situation going on around the table. Whoever these intruders were they were not held to the same guidelines at the Ogawa crew. They were free to molest and murder the crew but the Ogawa crew was supposed to take it using harsh words because the intruders were sentient? If they were sentient then they should know that murdering anyone was wrong. Ally wondered briefly if the XO would put in the letter home to NE Hart’s family something like Mr. and Mrs. Hart, we are so sorry for your loss but we valued the prime directive over your son’s life so gave them the benefit of the doubt after stabbing your son because Murder is okay and we don’t go against the prime directive. The thought was harsh but the idea that Brooks thought Ally was going to go on a bloody rampage to exterminate them because she suggested that the first course of action was protecting the crew first was sheer lunacy.

“If this is a story that we are participating in, then let’s go over the plot points so far. Then we can figure out where to go from here.”

Knowing the typical plot lines for soap operas Ally could not resist some mental comments. Oh Oh Oh me me me, Ally mentally raised and shook her hand. Let them kill me as a diversion. Put me in a lab alone and dim the lights. Make my communicator be on the fritz so I can’t communicate with anyone. I would love to be unknown doctor killed in part two where the pivotal action takes place. I’m blonde and the blondes always go first. I can do the cough cough sputter sputter grab a table full of crap and pull it down around me as I drop to my death as good as anyone, she filled in the rest of the conversation in her head while maintaining a look of pure attention and respect for the authority figures on her face. That was what one did when someone else’s neck was shinier than yours.

Lt. Ally Scott Medical

-Lt. Cmdr. Brooks, XO

“For that,” Brad said with a sly grin, “We should turn to the ‘Starbase Hospital’ expert in the room.” He looked at Willow.

If looks could kill. The one Willow fixed Brad with was…well enough to give a jolly good sting at least.

“And with that, I’m off to start that autopsy. Let me know if it was the butler or at least his estranged sister who’s been presumed dead in a shuttlecraft accident for the last 20 years but all of a sudden turned up with a new face, a grudge and a brace coil to grind… or bury in his chest,” he said, rising from the table and making for the door.

Lt. Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Chief of Staff
Also Knows Way Too Much About Soap Opera Storylines

“I want the report as soon as you are done Doctor Walker.” She said emphasising his title and pursing her lips as she narrowed her eyes at him.

“When I know, you’ll know, Captain,” Brad replied, before ducking out the door and heading back to Sickbay.

Jonathan couldn’t help but feel a dull roll of his eyes coming at all of this. Sentient or not this wasn’t just something you like put your crew and ship at risk. Why the hell would we treat a threat to us any different if someone was possibly sentient. Klingon raiders are sentient but you can bet your ass we would kill them and defend the ship if they tried to attack us Jonathan thought as he got up from the table. He had his task and he was going to do it but he didn’t have to like the concept of keeping them at risk.

Reez, CoP

Willow looked around at the rest of the people present. “We have to bare in mind that as of yet we have no motive or indication that these people are responsible for any crimes. They have ended up here and seem to have no concept of where here really is or how they got here. It may be entirely a coincidence. We should not rule out that one of our own crew is responsible for the murder of Ensign Hart. Until we have the autopsy results and more information everyone should be on guard and careful. Humour aside, if this bubble is making a soap opera none of us are safe and that is a fact.”

Willow Taylor
CO

Lt. Cmdr. Dr. Brad Walker
Chief of Staff

Mark had been silent for a moment. “Captain. We have impulse power. Perhaps moving through the subspace pocket is something to consider. We might find the edge, and it might destabilise our onboard soap.”

Drake nodded. They might be unique to a circumstance from when we got dropped in.”

-Lt(j.g.) Mark Pierce, CE/Dr Drake Marshall, Chief of Surgery