Bridge - Deck 1

The Acting XO/Chief Ops Officer used the console he was seated at and locked onto the Captain's Combadge. Even though Capt Marino was no longer alive, Michaelangelo was able to lock onto the rest of the Captain's body and using the internal sensors on Deck 12, he detected the location of the receptacle in Sickbay that was prepared for Capt Marino's remains. Once the two items were locked into the Transporter system, LtCmdr Boffi energized the beam and transported the Captain's body into the stasis chamber in Sickbay. Just to be sure, Michaelangelo called down to Jansen on Deck 12's Morgue area.

Lt. Commander Boffi: Bridge to Yeoman Panettiere! Did the Captain arrive in the stasis chamber unscathed? I've never had to use the Transporter to beam somebody so large into a stasis chamber before, let alone a dead one. So please report his status.

Michaelangelo waited to hear back from Lt. Panettiere down in the Morgue area of Sickbay, where the Acting XO/Chief Ops Officer had just beamed the body of Capt Marino. If all went well, LtCmdr Boffi would be relieved that his task was complete and he could continue to monitor the tow ships retrieval of all the abandoned vessels in the Zathura System. It was surely a less daunting task, than the one Michaelangelo hopefully completed successfully.
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Lt. Commander Michaelangelo A. Boffi
Chief Operations Officer, USS Oriskany

Sickbay - Deck 12

With the stasis chamber setup in the Morgue area of Sickbay, the Yeoman watched as the large body of Capt Marino materialized inside the chamber. A few moments later Jansen heard from LtCmdr Boffi over his Combadge regarding the condition of the Captain's arrival.

Lt. Panettiere: Panettiere here, the Captain's body arrived without incident, Commander. He'll be safe in there waiting for Dr. Jovic when she arrives to do the autopsy after questioning Alana Thompson about Captain Marino's death. Commander Kee asked me to keep an eye on Tootie in case she wakes up so I'll be seated by her Biobed if I'm needed, Sir.

The Lieutenant watched as the head nurse activated the chamber to keep Capt Marino from decomposing in there. Once Jansen was sure the task was finished, he walked over to the chair he was seated in earlier by the bed Tootie Ramsey was sleeping on and sat down. The Yeoman was curious to know what part Alana played in the death of the Captain. Jansen figured he'd find out when the Acting CO made the announcement to the crew.
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Lieutenant Jansen R. Panettiere
Yeoman, USS Infiniti

Captain's Quarters - Deck 2

The Acting CO was relieved to see the body of Capt Marino dematerialize from the living quarters. They could now wake up the sleeping child in the Captain's bed and ask her what happened out here. If she knew anything at all, James figured Dr. Jovic could get it out of her.

Cmdr Kee: We can wake up Miss Thompson now and see if she knows anything about what happened to Captain Marino. Since she knows you somewhat and doesn't know me at all, I'll let you wake her and ask what went on out here.

The Commander stood there and waited for Dr. Jovic to walk into the bedroom and wake the sleeping girl and bring her out here so she could be asked what happened. Evidence of them eating at the table was obvious, but what would cause the Captain to stuff his mouth with marshmallows was perplexing.
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Commander James L. Kee
Executive Officer, USS Oriskany

Dragana looked over at the Acting CO and made the suggestion they made need the assistance of Sutherland's Counselor in dealing with the obese child. She may have gone to sleep due to being in a state of shock.

Cmdr Jovic: I think we should get Counselor Elbrun down here to assist us, just in case Alana is experiencing some form of trauma. It would make questioning the child more...smoothly.

The Doctor waited to see what Cmdr Kee had to say before she would go into the bedroom of the Captain and wake up the portly girl. Dr. Jovic thought it would be for the best for numerous reasons to have Kestra here in the Captain's Quarters. The foremost being that perhaps the Counselor could find out why this Princess was such a BRAT!
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Commander Dragana Jovic
Chief Medical Officer, USS Oriskany

Bridge - Deck 1

As the Acting XO monitored the tow ships working vigorously to bring both the Oruga and Mariquita back to SB34, he received a transmission from their home base. It appeared that a live streaming broadcast was coming from Whitestar and there was a gathering on the Bridge where Capt Adonis had passed away. Michaelangelo notified Cmdr Kee immediately.

Lt. Commander Boffi: Bridge to Commander Kee! We just got a message from Starbase 34, there's an upcoming live stream transmission of a gathering of people on the Bridge of Whitestar in honor of Captain Adonis. They're broadcasting it so others who cannot attend can be part of it too. Admiral Martinelli is requesting Captain's to make the broadcast available to everyone aboard who wishes to see it. What are your orders, Sir?

The Chief Ops Officer waited to hear back from Cmdr Kee while he was down in the Captain's Quarters with Dr. Jovic and the young survivor from the Mariquita. LtCmdr Boffi was curious to know what happened with Capt Marino, so he hoped the Acting CO would make an announcement to everyone aboard when the exact cause of death was determined.
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Lt. Commander Michaelangelo A. Boffi
Chief Operations Officer, USS Oriskany

Captain's Quarters - Deck 2

James thought for a moment before responding and figured they could question the sleeping child after they watched the broadcast from SB34. The Acting CO responded to LtCmdr Boffi while looking at Dr. Jovic as he spoke.

Cmdr Kee: Mr. Boffi, prepare to receive the live stream transmission and make it available for everyone to see. Dr. Jovic and I will are on our way to the Bridge now. We'll question the child a little later, in the meantime she can stay asleep.

As the Commander headed for the door, he instructed the Doctor to accompany him to the Bridge.

Cmdr Kee: Come along, Doctor. I'm sure she'll be sleeping when we get back and we'll bring the Counselor with us. Don't worry, we'll find out what that girl knows about Captain Marino's death.

Together they exited the Captain's Quarters and went to the Turbolift, taking it to the Bridge. It was a quick ride since they only had to go up one deck, so when they arrived on Deck 1 they walked out onto the Bridge. James sat in the Captain's Chair and motioned for Dr. Jovic to sit in the XO's chair to his right. The Bridge crew, as well as the rest of the ship, waited on the broadcast to begin.
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Commander James L. Kee
Executive Officer, USS Oriskany

Bridge - Deck 1

Michaelangelo did as Cmdr Kee ordered and sent the message back to SB34 that they were ready to receive the live stream broadcast from the USS Whitestar’s Bridge. He wondered if the Acting CO would inform the Admiralty and Como Carpathia that Capt Marino had died, or would he wait until after the transmission ended.

Lt. Commander Boffi: Commander, I sent the message that we’re ready to receive the broadcast from Whitestar. We’re just waiting on them to start, Sir.

The Chief Ops Officer maintained the channel from SB34 so it remained open and ready to receive. LtCmdr Boffi wondered what Adm Arayuss and Como Carpathia were going to do when they learned another Captain had died. This was the kind of thing that would discourage anyone from wanting to become a Commanding Officer in Gamma Fleet!
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Lt. Commander Michaelangelo A. Boffi
Chief Operations Officer, USS Oriskany

The Acting CO watched intently as the live broadcast from the Bridge of the USS Whitestar began. James remembered how they lost Capt Harris early in Oriskany's first mission, then followed by Capt Reich in a bed in the ICU aboard SB34. Now, on top of being here to remember the life of Capt Adonis, he had to let Adm Arayuss know that Capt Marino had died. The Commander figured he would wait until the service ended before alerting the CinC that Capt Marino lost his life choking on a mass of marshmallows.

Cmdr Kee: Here we go everybody...

Together they watched as Como Carpathia spoke about his friendship with Capt Adonis and how the loss of his close friend was upsetting him as he spoke. Near the end of his address to everyone his grief was becoming hard for the Commodore to conceal and he turned to Adm Arayuss for some support.

The Admiral arose and took over speaking kind words of the fallen Captain and how he was to be cremated so his ashes could be contained in an urn and placed on a shelf in the Main Lounge aboard Whitestar. The CinC then indicated for members of the Captain's Senior Staff to stand up and come to the center of the Bridge and speak about their fallen CO.

Cmdr Ashborn was first who mentioned how he wasn't pleased with the transfer from Oriskany but grew to respect Capt Adonis and appreciate his sense of humor. Next was Cmdr Skonch, their Vulcan Science Officer who served with the Captain since they launched from SB34. Mr. Skonch mentioned the amount of respect he had for Capt Adonis and how he knew the Captain would be missed. Following the Science Officer was Dr. Brewer, who told how he held Capt Adonis in high regard for the way the Captain always showed compassion for the sick and injured aboard his vessel, how he always made sure they had the most up to date facilities in their Sickbay.

James was sure more officers were going to speak at the memorial, so he remained attentive to the broadcast. The Acting CO knew when more of the guests of the memorial spoke, his XO LtCmdr Boffi would be able to log what was being said as well.
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Commander James L. Kee
Executive Officer, USS Oriskany

Michaelangelo watched the viewscreen intently as they continued to speak about Capt Adonis. After Dr. Brewer came Counselor Ho whose charm and grace filled the screen and she spoke about her fallen Captain. The Acting XO could see the pain in her eyes as she spoke. Next came Capt Calzada, of USS Oriskany, who brought up how he'd known Capt Adonis when he was quite young and the memories he had with both Como Carpathia and the Captain. Following Capt Calzada came Cmdr Delgado, of USS Infiniti, who mentioned how they first met and the conversations they had together. After Infiniti's XO came Lt. Florenté, Infiniti's Chief Flight Control Officer. He mentioned the Commodore's legendary dinner parties where the Lieutenant had met him and enjoyed his topics of discussion. These dinners with Como Carpathia were thoroughly mentioned by both MGen Alderez and RAdm Martinelli as well. LtCmdr Boffi had attended these festive dinners with the Commodore and knew Capt Adonis from there also. Michaelangelo rose from his station on Sutherland's Bridge and spoke aloud about his memories of Capt Adonis.

Lt. Commander Boffi: If you all don't mind, I'd like to share that I only knew Captain Adonis through Commodore Carpathia. I too, met them when I was young. It was at their place in the Los Angeles area where I met them at a local cineplex. They were both very funny guys and I knew I wanted to hang around them. I was convinced that Starfleet was the place for me and quickly signed up for the Academy in the field of Starship Operations. I was hoping to be assigned to either Infiniti or Whitestar, but I ended up on Oriskany. I was disappointed at first, but quickly learned just how exciting life could be on a Sovereign Class Starship. I enjoyed my dinners with them here on Starbase 34 and I made a lot of good friends along the way. I for one, will make an effort to toast the Captain in the Main Lounge aboard Whitestar as soon as the opportunity arises.

The Acting XO took his seat back at his station and looked over at Lt. Thomas, the Chief Flight Control Officer of Whitestar and who was present when Capt Adonis passed away on the Bridge of his ship. It was the way most CO's wanted to go if it was for them whom the bell tolled.
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Lt. Commander Michaelangelo A. Boffi
Chief Operations Officer, USS Oriskany

Standing up from the Flight Control Station, Dylan knew he had to say something about Capt Adonis. The Lieutenant didn't feel it was necessary to stand in the center of Sutherland's Bridge to be seen so remaining where he was seemed like the logical idea.

Lt. Thomas: I first met Captain Adonis at a dinner party at Commodore Carpathia's residence on Starbase 34. The Commodore introduced us and the Captain seemed really pleased to meet me. I really enjoyed listening to his viewpoints on the universe and how he would change things to make it more enjoyable for everyone. I hope wherever he is in the universe now, he's in peace and it's just the way he wants it to be. I certainly plan on drinking a toast to Captain Adonis when I return to my duties aboard Whitestar. I'm really going to miss him. Watching him die on the Bridge will take quite some time to get over. I'm really going to need to talk about it at some point with Counselor Ho...

As Sutherland's current pilot, Dylan sat back down at his station and met eyes with Whitestar's Counselor and gave her a nod. The Lieutenant knew it was going to take more than several sessions with Counselor Ho when he got back. Seeing Capt Adonis pierced through the heart and bleed out on the deck of the Bridge was horrifying to Lt. Thomas. It was something that was going to take a very long time to get over.
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Lieutenant Dylan S. Thomas
Chief Flight Control Officer, USS Whitestar