Posted by Lieutenant Kadence Argona (Counselor) in Main Sim - Cargo Bay

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Posted by Lieutenant Alita Claire (Chief Security Officer) in Main Sim - Cargo Bay
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“The artifacts are contained, Captain, Commander, Lt” said Mado, after he was done, “Unfortunately, the toy car has fully expanded to a full size vehicle, as you can see. I have placed it under a containment forcefield, linked with one of these containment units.”

GM

“An’ de items, contained like dis, are ‘armless?” he asked.

“Mostly. It is advised to not interact them and stay away 2 meters away.”

The CO moved closer to the car contained in the forcefield. Now that the vehicle was full-sized, he was able to get a better look at. “1982 Pontiac Trans-am,” he said. “Bu’ what is so special about dis car dat it developed dese meta-physical properies, dat allow it to drain power from oder objects?”

Boudreaux (CO)

“This car was featured in an old television show. On the television show, this fictional car had the ability to generate an EMP pulse. Over the years, as it was featured in a museum, the metaproperties somehow made its fictional properties a reality,” replied Mado.

OOC: Make sure to follow this thread. –Terry

Kadance had been dealing with a crewman having a breakdown about the stress over the artifacts. The meeting had run a bit long and she was late arriving in the Cargo Bay. Seeing the car, she suppressed a shiver. An artifact large enough to need two hands was one thing. One the size of that car was a bit daunting. Stepping up beside Reilly, she nodded to the others. “I take it that’s the bag he spoke of? The one that can contain the objects…” she paused finishing with a hint of distast, “albeit only for a finite amount of time?”

She took a step to her right to put a bit of distance between her and Jason. Habits were hard but they weren’t a couple anymore. It had been an amicable split, but it still hurt. And she had to remember to keep her distance professional now. “So where do we go from here?” She spoke for his ears alone, but anyone close by would hear. She was just trying not to interrupt the Captain and Mado talking.

Kadence
CNS

Fin was aware of the Counselor’s presence and interested to see Jason’s reaction to the woman. She remembered seeing her picture on his desk and remarking that she was ‘stunning’—and she was.

—Fin, CIO

Alita had been watching Mado with interest. If she had to replicate his process she needed to know exactly how to do it.

• Alita, MO/COS

Reilly stood with his arms crossed on his chest, watching the process with interest. When Kadence spoke, he didn’t look at her, staying focused on the process, but his head tilted her way slightly. “Thats the bag and the… goo or whatever… and yeah. I think the bags have a timeframe they are viable, but the goo is I am guessing longer-lasting.” His were normal, professional but with a sense of friendly familiarity. His eyes stayed on the objects and how Mado handled them.

Reilly, XO

“That’s correct, Commander. The bags are made with this goo, but due to the thinness of the bag, the neutralizing effects are not as potent,” replied Mado, “The containers are connected with a power source, emit a field resonance that is adjusted to the metaphysical properties to energize the special liquid to reduce or neutralize the metaphysical properties.”

GM

“See?” Reilly said with a smile. “I can be taught.”

Reilly, XO

Kadence laughed softly and smiled with a soft whisper to his ears alone, “Who’d have guessed?” Glancing at the others as she stepped a bit to Reilly’s side for a better view, she crossed her own arms. Unlike the XO, though, it wasn’t out of some natural stance or concentration, it was out of a sense of foreboding and a chill went down her spine.

Remy smirked and replied. Let’s ‘ope de rest o’ de crew catch on as quick as you, Mr. Reilly.”

Turning back to Mado, he asked, “De car is now inert, as long as it stays in de containment? I don’ wan’ to tink of de consequences if it sends out and EMP and leaves us dead in de water.”

Boudreaux (CO)

Alita made a mental note to improve security or, perhaps, have the things under 24 hour guard.

• Alita, MO/COS

“Unfortunately, Captain, devices with metaphysical properties behave strangely and unexpected ways. If someone were to enter the field and attempt to activate the EMP, there is no way to know what will happen unless someone does. Though, I have activated a force field to prevent such an occurrence. We can, at your discretion, meet with agents to secure the vehicle to the Warehouse, but only if you are certain you are done investigating for any other evidence in the vehicle. Of course, we can request agents to investigate the vehicle more thoroughly under controlled circumstances as well,” said Mado.

GM

A chill went down Kady’s spine at the thought of someone doing something untowards on purpose in regards to the items. The sooner they were off the ship, the better. And she doubted anyone on the ship would think differently. Even Mado didn’t seem that keen to be around them for long. And that should have been key to anyone else that this wasn’t an ideal situation.

Glancing at the CIO, Kadence smiled and nodded. The woman was certainly paying attention, and not just to what Mado was saying and doing. Like any good intel officer, Kady could tell she was reading those in the room as well. She knew Reilly was doing the same, because she was as well. Who seemed more interested, who was paying more attention and who was seeming to take in the surroundings around the artifacts? These were the things they needed to watch out for. This was probably some of the most volatile cargo the Wolverine had ever had. And she wished, for just a moment, that she had Betazoid gifts and could read if anything ill was being planned. Instead, like the others trained around her, they would have to rely on their wits, and knowledge of people and behavior, and hope it was enough.

Kadence
CNS

Fin really didn’t like the artifacts. She hadn’t liked them the first time she’d worked with/around them and never once since. “Captain, can’t we contact the Admiral and have her look for another ship to involve in this…this…pseudo mission? This isn’t exactly what we’ve been trained for, and I say that as one of the two people on this ship who have actually worked with artifacts before.”

Dark eyes looked around at those gathered—especially at Mado. “I can’t help but feel there is a lot more to this situation than you’re letting on. What made the Wolverine the only ship considered for this work…or was she the only one considered?”

—Fin