The Refugee

[Capt Ayers 0]

Time: 6 hours after the arrival of the Rixian

 

Nick studies the Rixian sitting before him silently for a few minutes. Of all the situations Nick had hoped to never find himself in was to be smack dab in the middle of a Rixian situation again. And yet here he was..considering the aslyum request of one Rixian named "Damin" who, as he had said, was fleeing from the Rixian government as he was a scientist who refused to toe the government line. Privately Nick wonders that if this Damin only represents the first of what will become a flood of Rixian refugees fleeing from their homeworld as their society starts to collapse.

 

He sighs inwardly as he mentally goes over everything the Rixian had said over the last hour and a half during the interview. Everything the Rixian said fit within what Nick had expected him to say and was a credible claim for asylum. And yet...something wasn't quite right even if he couldn't actually name what that something was. Maybe it was the Rixian's body language. Nick had some dealings with refugees before and this Rixian's body language was off. He seemed afraid yes but he wasn't terrified, he even seemd angry somehow. "Though...if I had been nearly killed by my own government I would be mad too..." Nick thinks to himself.

 

Nick stands as he says "The Admiral will be the one that will decide whether your asylum request will be granted or not, Mr. Damin. I will have you escorted to some guest quarters in the meantime. I do ask that you not go wandering or leave your quarters however. It's a standard security procedure I assure you. Besides, if your government is tyring to kill you as you say then it is possible, however remote, that they may try and send someone here to finish what they started. Two security guards will be posted outside your quarters just in case. If you need anything, feel free to ask them and they will do what they can to assist you, Mr. Damin. And expect one of Dr. McKinny's people to stop by and check on your injuries. You weren't terribly injured but knowing the Doctor I'm sure she will want to keep a close eye on you. Concussions, even minor ones, can be tricky."

 

Damin nods in obvious relief "Thank you, Captain. You have been most considerate."

 

"I will let you know when the Admiral has reached a decision. Until then, enjoy our hospitality and try to get some rest. Take care, Mr. Damin."

 

With that Nick turns to leave Dr. McKinny's office which he had borrwed in order to have the interview with Damin. He doesn't notice the rather predatory smile briefly flash across Damin's face as he exits the door.