Act One, Scene One

[Akirapryde]

Ensign nodded, "I heard so much of the effort that helped bring that Cardassian plot to the surface" she explained to both men. She turned to Mordecai and continued, "I don't mean to pry. I came aboard with most of the crew at Starbase 74. So I don't know all the details. But I find this so confusing."

She turned her attention back to Increase, "I just don't understand how someone could betray the Federation like this" she said softly. It was already a well known fact that Captain Phillips was a key player in the plot. He had been arrested by Starfleet Intelligence and was already giving up information about how the Cardassian rebels were able to set up their coup.

According to reports, Captain Phillips had been giving out Federation secrets. "I guess I can understand Captain Phillips. But only a little bit. But why did that Marine betray the Federation" she said further explaining her view in the over all situation. She was speaking about the 'official reports' that painted Lance Corporal Seònaid Melville as a player within that coup attempt.

Hedril continued, "she served along side her sister. The Cardassians murdered her friends and her sister. How could she throw her loyalty in with those kind of people." She paused a moment before adding, "this is why I want to better understand why people make the choices that they make."

She turned back to Mordecai once more, "what are your thoughts?"