BEGIN COMPUTER RECORDING Star date: 081803 1500 hours *Adams is asking Rixx questions about the events that occurred earlier. She is getting the answers she wants; suddenly, Shirat enters looking frustrated.*

Shirat: I need to see you, Fleet Captain

Adams: Is it an emergency, General? I am currently working on a case and I can't be interrupted.

Shirat: Yes, of course it's an emergency! There are some Valerians on board who wish to seek asylum aboard the Valor.

Adams: I have heard, their mission was intended to be to take over the ship. What about this is so urgent you have to interrupt my investigation, General?

Shirat: Well, Fleet Captain, Captain Warner plans to grant it to them!

Adams: And?

Shirat: Well, we can't do that!

Adams: And why not, General? Starfleet does not turn it's back on those who ask for help, it isn't a violation of the Prime Directive when they were authorized to board . . .

Shirat: But they were authorized so that they could take over our ship! How they got aboard is really. . .

Adams: Not an issue in this case. General, why don't you focus your energies on acquiring information about the criminal who has been disrupting the transporter beams on Klingon ships? Three Klingons have already died, it's time Starfleet got involved. *Shirat is extremely frustrated, Adams, in contrast, is giving her usual cool stare and superior attitude. She turns around as if to continue speaking with Rixx*

Shirat: I thought that perhaps you would be more logical on this issue, Fleet Captain. But I guess your Vulcan heritage has failed you this time. Just wait and see what happens if Starfleet grants these Valerians asylum. Just wait.

Adams: (still calm and cold) Get out of my office.

Shirat: (angry) You sound just like Captain. See you around ship.

Rixx: *rixx seems to be in pain* Aah. . .

Adams: Are you feeling well, Commander?

Rixx: I'm fine, continue.

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