Shore Leave: The Bar

Vega makes a big show out of wiping the tears from her eyes and calming down. "My brother lives here. I was asleep and waiting for him to come home when these two women came in and started threatening me." She rises to her feet slowly and shows the officers her empty hands.

The officer with the phaser looks at all of you in turn. He doesn't seem to buy her story, considering that Alex was the one to call security in the first place. His partner on the other hand appears to be falling for her damsel in distress act, judging by the expression of sympathy on his face. Vega seems to notice as well and smiles coyly at him.

The officer with the phaser says: "We will sort this out. Does anyone know where Mr. Borealis is at the moment or how we can contact him? It seems that we should question him as well."

Moira, Alira, Zephyr

You can see that there is some commotion where you are going. There is one security officer on the street keeping people from going towards one house, not that anyone is trying. A few people have come out onto the street, wondering what's going on. Moira and Zeph recognize that this is Zephyr's cottage, Alira only knows that it is three houses down from hers.

Alex, Cass

The officer with the phaser turns towards the window and looks out on the street. "There's no need to make a big deal out of this, I hope. Just, everyone sit down, I'll send someone to look for Mr. Borealis and this will.be cleared up in no time."
He gestures toward the couch and chairs in the room and, when he notices the knife on the table, raises an eyebrow and takes it. He hits his commbadge and explains Zephyr's location into it and asks for someone to escort him to his cottage.

The security officer looks at Alira, Moira and Zephyr. "You are Mr. Borealis? We were just about to go look for you. Someone broke into your cottage, apparently. There's some confusion so maybe just come in. There shouldn't be any danger."
He speaks something into his communicator. It's standard spacefleet equipment but the voice output has been quieted down so people around won't hear what is being said. Then he leads the three inside. The front door appears to be broken as it doesn't open or close. It's just standing still, about 75% opened.

A security officer enters the room. Behind him are Zeph, Moira and Alira. Vega is looking at the one security guard who already seems to have made up his mind to be on her side with big, innocent eyes.
The officer with the phaser, who seems to be in charge of this operation, turns to look at the new arrivals. The guard from the outside explains who they are.

"Well, looks like we got lucky. Mr. Borealis, we have been called by Mrs. Lloyd about a break-in at your place. This woman, who claims to be your sister, apparently disabled the door and broke in. She says that she is your guest. Can you verify for us whether she has the permission to be here?" He pauses and sighs. "And there's also the issue that these two broke into your house as well, with good intentions, it appears, but still. It's your cottage so we need to hear from you before we decide how to proceed."

The officers exchange some looks, then the one in charge says: "We'll drop it this time but try not to let something like this happen again. We're already very busy tonight." He turns to leave, sees the broken door and says: "We'll send someone to fix this in the morning. You or your guests will have to pay for the damage, however."
With that said, they leave and only you six are left behind.
As soon as the security team is out the door, Vega drops her act of being innocent and scared.
"It was so much fun meeting all of you ladies but Zeph and I have important things to discuss", Vega announces with a smile. "I'm sure another time we can all sit together another time and I'll tell you all about the time little Zeph crashed his bike on purpose to impress the neighbors' daughter. But now get lost."

Everyone who's not Zephyr leaves the cottage together. You can resume your conversation on the street or go to sleep, whatever you prefer.

Zeph:
Vega gets up and closes the front door manually behind the others, then comes back into the living room. She looks through the window to make sure nobody is listening in, then she says: "I need your help, little brother. You know the story. You take a shady job offer, your cargo gets destroyed in a pirate attack and suddenly your boss is looking to kill you unless you can pay him back for the loss."

Vega watches Zephyr. "What's this supposed to be? Have you forgotten that I'm the sick one?"
She lies down on the couch, putting her feet onto the armrest on one side, then takes the glass from the table and drinks some of it. "And you owe me, Zeph. I know, you've helped me a couple of times already but I promise this is the last time. And if it wasn't for you, I wouldn't even be in this mess."

Alira, you did actually get a message but it's not from security.