[ussgeorgetown] False Testimony by Tawa Pax & Elspeth Aigremont
- From: TKilyle@xxxxxxx
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- Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2005 12:52:12 EDT
Tawa knew he definitely owed Calista a ton of ice cream and hot chocolate.
The report on their review of the pics and vids of Elspeth Aigremont was
concise and well written. He could have done it eventually but it would never
have turned out so well. He had to talk to Dr. Kaartaren but first there was
the matter of Mrs. Aigremont. He had to talk to her again and see what she'd
say about his findings.
He'd been in the library before, by himself and with T'Pern, so he knew
exactly where to find her. "Good morning, Mrs. Aigremont. Do you have a few
moments? I need to talk to you some more."
"Of course," Elspeth said cheerfully. "Come through to my office. Can I
get you something?"
"Ah, no, thank you, ma'am. I already had coffee and that's enough in the
morning," Tawa said as he followed her to the office. He waited until she was
seated at her desk to began. He almost would have sworn that the chair he
had was a bit too small, almost kid sized, and he wondered if any adults ever
came in there. "I'd like to ask you about your injuries again please."
"My husband inflicted them," she said bluntly. "What else do you need to
know?"
Tawa's nose twitched slightly. "Tell me again what he did and how."
"I've been over this with you, Ensign, you have it all on record. I don't
see how going over it again will change anything." Sucking in her cheeks, she
peered haughtily at the young man. "He beat me when he was drunk or angry
or both or just for the joy of doing it. He would remove his belt and beat
me soundly, sometimes until I bled. Happy now?"
"Alright. Other than the smack that he admitted to, when was the last time
he hit you? Tell me what happened," Tawa said calmly. Dead fish and burning
paper. Goddess what a nauseating smell. I'm glad I didn't eat breakfast...
Wracking her memory, Elspeth tried to the best of her ability to remember.
He'd been angry... yes, that was it. "He was furious, really aggravated
about his CO, a stuck up bitch he called her. Made out like her relationship
with a non-com was a perversion of nature. I tried to reason with him, told
him
that as long as they were happy, what did rank matter?" She shook her head,
fear playing in her eyes. "I should have known better, should have kept my
mouth shut. He punched me then forced me to heal it before beating me as
normal. He hates leaving visible marks except on my front and back where I
know
they're there."
Tawa nodded, making notes. He knew she meant Lieutenant McKay and Chief
Ecitsuj but the only thing about her story that matched anyone else's was the
names of the people involved. "I understand that you say you're in fear of
the
sergeant major, ma'am, but why not talk to Security? Or to one of the
counselors or doctors?"
"He'd have killed me. The only reason I did this time was because he said
he was going to start on poor Jassa." Sudden concern crossed her face. "Is
the poor little thing alright? She's totally under his control, you know.
She's probably told you that he's a good man, a sweet man. She's defending
him
to the hilt, I take it." Sighing loudly, Elspeth shook her head. "That
poor, deluded girl."
"That's actually exactly what she said, Mrs. Aigremont. I talked to her and
Chief Ecitsuj last night. She's perfectly fine. In fact, she made an offer
that I may have to take her up on. Asked to have Dr. Kaartaren prove she
was telling me the truth," Tawa said casually. He fixed his bright blue eyes
on Elspeth and didn't blink. "My partner and I reviewed those pictures and
vids I took, Mrs. Aigremont."
Elspeth shifted uncomfortably in her seat at the mention of the Betazoid
counselor. She wasn't going have an alien rooting around her head, no
sir-ee.
"And I take it they support my claims?"
"No, ma'am, they do not. From my personal experience and through the
training both my partner and I have both had, it does not seem at all likely
that
Sergeant Major Aigremont caused any of the injuries you have except for the
one to your face," he said simply. It was the truth. Even if his grades in
the class sucked, to put it plainly, he did pay attention to Commander
Teshli's
class on biology and evidential procedures.
"What are you implying, Ensign Pax? Are you calling me a liar?"
"It wouldn't be my place to do that, Mrs. Aigremont. I'm simply telling you
what the evidence shows. I didn't have the time, nor do I have the ability,
to alter anything. The pics and vids speak for themselves," Tawa said
calmly.
"And what exactly is the evidence showing you? Who did this to me if not my
husband? I swear to you it was Vincent, you have to believe me."
"That's why I'm here, ma'am. I'll ask you again: how did you get those
injuries?" Tawa asked. He refused to raise his voice. He had better things
to
get mad about.
"I told you!" she said in frustration and fear. "You have to believe me, if
you don't protect me, he'll kill me."
"Mrs. Aigremont, the sergeant major isn't going to do anything to anybody.
He's been relieved of duty pending the disposition of this case and between
Lieutenant McKay, Chief Ecitsuj, me, and my partner, he hardly has the chance
to turn around without one of us knowing about it," Tawa stated.
It was the truth. If the man even thought about stepping out of line, he'd
find his throat being squeezed by one very irate Ninitchik. Tawa knew the
chief would get to him long before he did. "One last time, ma'am: where did
the injuries come from?"
"I told you!" Elspeth rose to her feet and pointed adamantly at the door.
"I think it is time for you to leave, Ensign. I will not have my integrity
questioned by some young, wet-behind-the-ears child who is barely out of
nappies let alone the Academy. Next time, send someone who has the experience
to
know when a person is telling the truth."
If the reek of the dead fish and burning paper wasn't so strong, Tawa might
have laughed. He couldn't recall the last time anybody, except for Revaed,
insulted him based on his age. "Not a problem, ma'am. My partner has already
forwarded our report to Lieutenant T'Leara. I'm going to file an addendum
when I leave here as well," he said as he stood up. "The case isn't closed
yet, Mrs. Aigremont, but I'm going to remind you about that stay away order I
issued. Don't violate it."
"Just get out, would you?" Elspeth sank into her chair, her head in her
hands. "Please."
"Not a problem, ma'am." He headed for the door. Some smart ass part of
him, which was really a decent chunk, turned and offered her a smile. "Have
good day, Mrs. Aigremont."
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