EXETERRPG: (2-0531) CTO/3O Lieutenant Ravok & CSO Lieutenant Erin Cortez

Tue Dec 1 22:13:04 UTC 2020

Mission: Murder on the Exeter Express

Day: 2

Stardate: 2445.12.02

(USS Exeter - CTO Office  - CSO Lt Jg Erin Cortez & CTO/3O Lieutenant Ravok
- 0531)

Sitting at the desk, Erin's mind was whirring. ~what is this all about? I
haven't done anything unless you count bringing that denubian chocolate on
board.~

Ravok walked in. " Good morning Lieutenant "

"Good morning to you. What is this all about?"

He motioned towards the walls. Blue strips illuminated the wall panels. "
This conversation is being recorded. If at any time you wish to say
anything off record, you may tap that button next to your right hand." He
said as he sat down.

Erin looked down at the button and then at Ravok, "I understand but what is
this all about? I haven't done anything to warrant this."

" Lieutenant, what was the nature of your relationship with Commander Tyko
Nix?" Ravok asked her.

Raising an eyebrow,  Erin looked at him, "Do you want me to answer that
truthfully?"

" You are under no requirement to answer my questions with honesty, but
dishonesty would be detrimental." He responded

"We slept together, once."

" How would you describe the last time you spoke with the commander ? "
Ravok asked.

"Honestly,  difficult. "

~ Not good.~ " Difficult because of rank ? Time restraints? "

"He… well, not to put to fine a point on it, he propositioned me."

Ravok leaned forward and his chair and rested his arms on the desk. "
Lieutenant the commander was found dead "

It took her mind a second to realize what he had actually said and it was
then that she realized that her hand was at her mouth.

He sat and watched Erin process the news.

"He's dead?"

" Yes, cause of death has not been determined. He did however contact
security with an emergency before he was found dead. "

"Wait…. Is that why I am here? You can't think that I would have…?"

Ravok took a deep breath. " You are here because of your interaction with
him in Bean me up. Can you account for your whereabouts from 2300 to 0200 ?"

Sitting back in the chair, Erin went quiet. The news of Nix's death had hit
her hard. ~he's dead….~

" Lieutenant?" He knew this was hard for her to hear.

"I'm sorry.. I was in bed, asleep. And before you ask, I was alone."

" Was there anything you accessed during that time in your quarters to
prove you were there ? " He asked. He didn't want to mention the hacking of
the ship's biometric systems. So he was thinking of anyway to prove she was
where she claimed she was.

"Accessed…. No. I got back after the meal we were both at and went to bed.
Look, I know how it looks but, nix and I were old news. I'm with someone
now."

" Lieutenant,  I am not trying to find you guilty of anything. The cause of
death hasn't been determined , I am however trying to rule out all
possibilities. You were with him yesterday. I watched the security file.
Your entire conversation. Then later he is found dead. The man was a fellow
officer. I am trying to help him and help you. "

"I… lieutenant, I wouldn't do this. Yes, he asked for sex. Yes, I told him
no. In fact i think i may have said how dare he suggest that. He… will
always be someone special to me for reasons i don't want to go into. But
kill him? No."

" In any of your interactions with the commander  did he ever mention
anyone who may have had a problem with him? " Ravok asked.

"Our conversations… we didn't talk much the first time. But the last time I
spoke to him, no he mentioned nothing. In fact the only real thing he did
tell me was something personal about himself and his past."

Ravok nodded.

Taking a deep breath, Erin closed her eyes for a moment and then looked at
him, "Do whatever you need to do. If it means locking me up to prove my
innocence,  fine."

" I'm not locking you up Lieutenant. You mentioned his past, something
personal. I know as an intelligence officer he probably had loads of
secrets but if this is information that could lend help to the
investigation. I need to know ."

"Just an old tale about naussicans. Something that happened to him. He was
making a point about how I used to be, hiding behind what happened with
Dulon."

Ravok looked down at a silent alert on his screen. " Lieutenant did you
talk to anyone about your dealings with Commander Tyko Nix? "

"The only other person who knew was Commander Bracken. "

" Are you sure?" Ravok asked.

Looking at him, Erin felt a sudden pang of worry, "what do you mean am I
sure? She was the only person I told."

" Lieutenant I am just asking. I think I have everything I need. I am going
to recommend you speak with counselor Corsica and keep your doors locked."
Ravok said.

"Okay." Erin responded quietly.

" I can have a member of the security teams to check on you periodically to
ensure your safety." Ravok said as he ended the recording process.

"My safety? Why would I be not safe?"

" Your comfort and safety is one of my highest concerns Erin. I will make
sure you are kept safe. "

"Does this mean I am benched? Can I work?"

"I don't have the authority to make that call. I do however suggest you
don't try to leave through an airlock anytime soon." He said with a hint of
humor to ease the tension.

"I just… I'm concerned now. Why would I be at risk?"

"Your close connection with Tyko could make you a potential victim or a
suspect if this is in fact ruled a homicide. Which I hope it's not. "

"Close…., sleep with a guy once and it marks you."

Ravok stood up. " You're free to go, If anything comes to mind or you need
anything let me know. Your compliance will only help you in the long run. "

Standing, Erin nodded. Her mind was still reeling from the news. She turned
away and then turned back,

"I didn't…. " she paused a second and then continued,  "He was a
character,  yes. But he was a good man at heart. He didn't deserve this."

Ravok took a deep breath. " I believe you. If this is ruled a homicide and
you are declared a suspect. I will have Counselor Corsica handle the
aspects of the investigation that deal with you. Our friendship makes this
situation difficult,  but I will perform my duties as required.  As your
friend I urge you to seek legal counsel if this is indeed a homicide . As
the Head of security on this vessel I urge you to not consider my
friendship a weakness to exploit. "

Erin nodded, didn't say any more and left the room. She could feel the news
weighing heavily on her mind and needed the solitude of her office. She
needed to be alone.

Ravok sat down and placed his head in his hands. He read the alert on his
screen, it was from starbase freedom. It was an odd report from a betazoid
woman who was present during one of Tyko's conversations of interest.

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( posted By Rob and Jackie )
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