Posted by Crewman Guy Fleegman (Security) in Side sim - Security dept
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Cross gave a glance at the time ‘’I have to say, I’ve seen it all when it comes to security characters, some that will make your sides split with their eccentric ways, some that make you pull your hair out in frustration, and some that are just damn peculiar and you know what Guy you fit them all !’‘.

‘’Had you paid attention at the Academy you should be aware of what the security dept is all about , it’s possible to have personnel and ship combat running concurrently, whether with an away team on the planet or having security dealing with a defensive shields,deflector force beam, hand phasers combat and equipment ‘’the female doctor ran her fingers through her hair a sure sign that she have had enough ‘’ It seems that you have been hiding away throughout your stay on the ship ,as a security I’m seriously doubting your ability .....so I’m left with no other alternative but to contact the COS ‘’ .

Now Cross was pointing her finger at the sickbay door ‘’ As the chief medical officer I’m ordering you to see your D’H on the double’‘.

She flicked open her transmitter =/\= Lt McDuff , Cross from sickbay I’m calling to let you know about one of your security if he can be called that .To me he seem to do his best and stay away from his duties , the man is bloody paranoid..oh and his name is Guy Cross out =/\= .

• Much Later

Guy Fleegman arrived at the office of the COS at the time requested. He had brought along someone for support and as his witness, as was allowed under his Starfleet contract within the disciplinary terms and safeguarding regulations. “Oh! Hi there! I’m Guy Fleegman here for some kind of meeting, and this is my Union Representative, Roger Deanne,” Guy introduced.

“It’s nice to meet you both.” McDuff smiled and shook both of their hands as he welcome them into his office and invited them to sit down. They would find Cameron’s office immaculately tidy, with everything well organised and in it’s place. They room was quite minimalist, save for a few of Cameron’s personal effects adorning his Desk and Walls.

“Hello! I think you are new to the Merrimack? I guess a welcome is in order! I’m Roger Deanne, Negotiator and Chief Lawyer for the Federation Union of Starfleet Security Guards, Operations Workers and Allied Redshirts… As you can see, my client has arrived on time, he has come of his own accord, and is willing to take part in an open discussion, providing that there is full disclosure from both parties.”

“I see that. Thank you. I’m looking to mediate this dispute fairly and effectively, so you can expect full co-operation from me.” McDuff said as he walked around to his own side of the desk and sat down on his chair, smartening his uniform once he was sat comfortably.

Roger took out his PaDD and began taking notes, “I will be representing Guy and providing advice to him, and he has some concerns of his own… But first of all, as it has not been made very clear yet… Could you please tell me, with what complaint is Guy actually being charged, or accused of contravening, and under what section of which misconduct charge is he being questioned here today at this hearing?”

McDuff’s tone shifted monetarily to a serious, honest one. “Let me be clear from the outset that I am not looking to administer any punishments or admonishments if we can avoid it. Truthfully, I am more interested in hearing Guy’s side of the story. I have read and understood the reports, but I’d rather not make life more difficult than it has to be for anybody. I am, of course, interested to hear from the Crewman about these Concerns that he has. I run a tight department, but that isn’t to say that I am uncooperative or unopen to suggestion.”

“Well, this is all rather strange,” Roger replied. “Guy has no idea why he was called here, as you never said, but he was given to believe, by the CMO… er, a Dr. NN. Cross, that a serious allegation would be made against him today. She said, and I quote here, that He seems to do his best to stay away from his duties, the man is bloody paranoid. He of course, refutes any accusation that he somehow shirks away from his duties, and only just on the last mission, he was one of those on the planet… er, planet EP-19, who was down there on the planet, his life in the balance, protecting the landing party from inhabitants with a superhuman strength. So, if you could let me see these reports that you have read that might help me understand too?”

“Crewman Fleegman must surely have some idea of why the Chief Medical Officer sent him to me.” The Security Chief reasoned. “This process was begun by the Doctor, not myself.” He continued, trying his best to remain polite and congenial.
“Mr Deanne, you have the same report I have - the one submitted by the Doctor to instigate this meeting. As his commanding officer I have had no reason to accuse or suspect that the Crewman shirks on neglects his given duties - so far as I am concerned, there is no issue there. As for the Crewman’s previous history, I am sympathetic, and I do try to bare in mind the previous experiences - be they positive or negative - when assigning all of my staff duties, but the needs of the ship and the crew must come first, always.” McDuff Paused a moment before continuing.
“However, for the issue at hand, please and the Crewman - in his own words - tell me what happened between himself and the Chief Medical Officer in Sickbay.” McDuff insisted.

“But you told me that you had read and understood the reports, reports in plural,” Roger corrected, “and I only have the one. Did the Doctor submit several reports? Does she have some ulterior motive here? Anyway, yes, in your own words, Crewman Fleegman, what did happen between yourself and the Doctor?”

“I have been having some bad dreams recently,” Guy told them. “I thought that seeing a Doctor might help. I thought that she might give me some pills. So, I told her about the dreams of the sand worms. I never said that I had experienced the worms myself, which if I had done, well, I probably wouldn’t be sitting here today. I wasn’t on that mission that day, because it wasn’t my turn. I didn’t make the rosters up. So, I told her all this, and she said I was “lucky”, insinuating that I had somehow managed to have the roster changed. Then she asked me why I thought I had these bad dreams, which I thought was her job to tell me, but I’d heard about anxiety and PTSD so I let her know about those, and she just turned crazy. She said ‘of course she knew’ and because I hadn’t come to see her earlier it was my fault that I’d made it worse now. She said she’d get me taken off duty, which I didn’t ask for, but because I thought it was a conversation that would stay between her and me, I did tell her exactly what I thought about…”

“I’ll just stop you there!” Roger intervened. “What Guy means to say is that he told the Doctor of his symptoms believing that doctor-patient confidentiality would be respected.”

“That’s exactly right,” Guy agreed. “Then she accused me of hiding, she made the call to you, and she just laughed at me, which I thought was very unprofessional.”

• Guy, Sec

” I see…” McDuff digested the information.
“Gentlemen, I hope this doesn’t seem dismissive, but this sounds like an issue that needs to be taken up between yourselves, the Doctor and the Captain. As I’ve said, I have no issues with you, Crewman, so I shan’t be taking a disciplinary action. But as it stands this sounds like an issue I can do very little to resolve.”
“However, I am pleased that you’ve brought this to my attention. Later on in this meeting, I’d like to discuss with you what you and I can do in the future to improve things.”
McDuff sat waiting - almost wincing - for the inevitable retort that would come from Roger.

When the reply came, it wasn’t so bad at all. Roger had only accompanied Guy because they thought that disciplinary action would be taken today. As it was, even if Doctor Cross was being particularly vindictive, of which there was little proof, then there was little McDuff could do about it. Roger believed that McDuff was correct, that it should be taken up with the Captain, or with the new XO as head of HR. However, Roger was well aware that Guy had a tendency to exaggerate, as well as a vivid imagination, and his account of the matter and that of Doctor Cross would likely differ widely. So, it would be pointless to take the matter any further. What Roger would impress upon Guy very strongly, once they had left the meeting, was that in future he shouldn’t run his mouth so much, and instead keep it firmly closed. His card had been marked now, whatever else happened.

“In that case,” Roger said, “…there appears to have been a considerable misunderstanding and poor communication here. Guy thought that he was being reprimanded and that’s the only reason why I’m here. I think Guy did have concerns about the danger he and his colleagues found themselves in. I made a quick analysis of the number of crew who have died aboard the Merrimack in the last three years in comparison to those who have worn redshirts, just in case it was required, but the figures are within the same range as would be found on any ship of a comparable size, and given the mission statement of the Merrimack, it does encounter more dangerous assignments. Also, as you have only just taken up your post, you cannot be responsible for whatever mistakes might have been made in the past. So, I’m going to instruct Guy that danger is a part and parcel of the job he signed up to do. Thank you for you time. I found it quite a useful exchange professionally speaking, even if it appeared a complete waste of both our time.”

• Guy, Sec

Feeling relieved, Cameron sat back in his chair. He found these situations awkward and loathed to deal with them. They were in his opinion, a major downside of heading a department.
“Well, like I say, I run a tight, but fair department…” McDuff said. “I’ve never lost anybody on my teams over the years and I don’t plan on that changing anytime soon,” He said with assuredness. “However, If you two have any desire to carry this issue further, you will you my full co-operation.”
He turned to Fleegman.
“Crewman, with your agreement, I would still like to have a meeting with you at some point in the near future though. After all, you are on my staff, so your thoughts and feelings are important to me… besides, it would be a good opportunity to get to know one another.”

Lieutenant Cameron McDuff
Chief Of Security