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_ash_howard ([info]_ash_howard) wrote in [info]omega_reality,
@ 2012-03-13 08:53:00

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Entry tags:*complete, *email, 2012 03, character: alexis castle, character: derek morgan, character: emily prentiss, character: g callen, character: nell jones, character: sam hanna, character: troy bolton, dead: ashleigh howard

Email: Ash/Callen
Who: Ash/Callen
When: 3-13-12
Where: Email
Summary: Formal complaint



To: G Callen
From: Ash Howard
Subject: Formal Complaint against Troy Bolton


I have given myself a day to calm down and not have this be reactionary to the verbal altercation between Troy and me. I have come to the conclusion, however, based on Troy's words, to email a formal complaint against him.

On Saturday, March 10th, I was kissed by Troy Bolton at the night club. It was not a peck on the cheek or lips, but rather a forced french kiss. While I initially brushed it off as a drunk action, Troy stated on Monday that he was "not that drunk". This means that he purposefully and with knowing intent forced a kiss on me without my permission, verbal or non-verbal.

Further, I am lodging this complaint on behalf of Alexis and Nell, whether or not they let him get away with such behavior. Feigning drunkenness to sexually molest women (or men) - and a french kiss is a sexual act - is wrong. Age does not factor into it.

This may not make me popular, but if it were Nick who'd done it people would be all over him about the wrongness of the action and he doesn't even know the difference between right and wrong. Troy does. Therefore, I'm filing this complaint against Troy Bolton.


Ashleigh Howard


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Email Forwarded to Sam, Morgan, and Prentiss
[info]g_callen
2012-03-13 03:24 pm UTC (link)
From: Callen, G
To: Hanna, Sam; Morgan, Derek; Prentiss, Emily
Subject: Fw: Formal Complaint against Troy Bolton

Received the attached complaint this morning. You can see my reply.

I'll be interviewing Nell and Alexis this morning, Howard and Bolton this afternoon. Based on their statements, I may pull others out for interviews as well, but I'm hoping I don't have to.

Since it looks like this is my day today, I'm tossing daytime training to Sam and Morgan. Prentiss, given the nature of the incident, I'd like you to sit in on the interviews with me.

Morgan, if you'd rather sit in as well, feel free. But, I don't think this needs both of us and it might behoove everyone to get a little profiling mixed in with their undercover work today.

Callen

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Email and Interview with Nell
[info]g_callen
2012-03-13 03:25 pm UTC (link)
From: Callen, G
To: Jones, Nell
Subject: Request for Interview

Nell, please come and see me at the counseling office at 1000 this morning. You have been named as a plaintiff in a formal harassment complaint and will need to give a statement for the investigation.

Callen

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Re: Email and Interview with Nell
[info]nell_jones
2012-03-13 07:30 pm UTC (link)
Nell let the Director know Callen needed to speak with her and then left for her appointment, still mentally putting together a list of possible things this could be related to.

Problem was, she was still trying to add a first item to that list. Nell had been through all the courses in college and the seminars at work. She knew what sexual harassment was and she was hard pressed to point at any single moment in her life, let alone on the ranch, when she had been the victim of such. When she got to the counseling room, she smiled her greetings at both Callen and Emily before taking the seat Callen indicated.

"Someone thinks I'm being harassed?" she asked without preamble.

"We've had a report of an incident Saturday night at the club in which Bolton allegedly forced himself upon others, kissing th-"

"You have got to be kidding me!" Nell didn't care that she'd interrupted Callen. She didn't need to hear the rest of the allegations because they were ridiculous. "Please tell me that I'm not being named as a victim here because otherwise you might very well have a new victim and I'll cop an insanity plea when the body shows up. Troy has never forced himself on me and I'm sick and tired of people sticking their noses in where they doesn't belong, especially where it concerns my friends and how they treat me. Any kissing between myself and Troy is one hundred percent consensual and whoever says otherwise can come and say it to my face. Who's making the accusation? Honestly! Where do they get off? This is really the last straw. The next person who has a problem with anything Troy and I do can go f-"

"Nell!" Emily stopped her before her fury could get the best of her and Nell regretted the almost-vulgarity as soon as she did.

"Sorry. But, I've about had it up to here," she said, raising her hand well above her head, "with people sticking their noses into my personal life or trying to tell me how I should behave with my friends. This isn't the first time someone has taken exception to Troy kissing me and I'm tired of it."

"What do you mean this isn't the first time this has happened?"

Nell sighed. "It's personal. It should have stayed personal. Troy's affectionate when he's in a good mood. He kisses people, friends, sometimes with tongue, not always. He never kisses Savannah with tongue, but he kisses her cheek. If he knows you're not into it, he won't do it. We're friends, good friends. I don't mind. I think it's kind of nice, actually and you know I'd hand him his butt in a sling if I didn't want him touching me. Alexis and Sean would too, as would pretty much anyone else I've seen him kiss. But, there have been problems before with people not understanding, just like people have a hard time accepting Brian's affection or how John can be with him and not get pissed if he sleeps with someone else." Not that Brian had a lot of other opportunities lately, but that didn't change the fact John had always been accepting of it. "There was a party. Troy kissed me. And there was a misunderstanding because Eric and I weren't on the same page with where our relationship status was.

"I didn't mean to hurt him," she added quickly, knowing Callen considered Eric one of his and probably wouldn't like her much for breaking his heart. Guys tended to be tight like that. "It really was a misunderstanding. I didn't think we were exclusive and he did. I wouldn't have kissed Troy if we had been. But, later, a comment was made by someone else about how badly I treated Eric. And now you're telling me someone's reporting Troy for sexual harassment when he kissed me. So, it's probably nothing but just seems a little much. You know?"

"Who made the other comment?" Callen asked.

"What? Oh, Ash. She was just protecting her roommate. But, it annoyed me. It's my personal life and she doesn't know me so she has no right to comment on it."

"Alright, Nell. I think we have enough. I'll remove your name from the complaint."

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Email and Interview with Alexis
[info]g_callen
2012-03-13 03:26 pm UTC (link)
From: Callen, G
To: Castle, Alexis
Subject: Request for Interview

Alexis, please come and see me at the counseling office at 1200 this afternoon. You have been named as a plaintiff in a formal harassment complaint and will need to give a statement for the investigation.

Callen

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Re: Email and Interview with Alexis
[info]alexis_castle
2012-03-13 04:26 pm UTC (link)
Alexis was very confused by the request. The appointment was simple enough, but the rest made no sense. However she appeared at the time specified, and she sat down.

"Before we even start, no one can name you a plaintiff in an action unless it's a class action suit, but since it's very unlikely that we're suing a big company, then I can't be a plaintiff without my knowledge. I know, because I studied law in high school," she said, not really pleased that people were dragging her into things she didn't even know.

"Now, what's this about? I'm skipping lunch for this... and basketball," she added, because she might not be as good as Troy, but basketball was her sport.

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Re: Email and Interview with Alexis
[info]emily_prentiss
2012-03-13 08:26 pm UTC (link)
"My apologies," G replied. "You are correct and I misused the terminology. We do need your help investigating a matter that has been brought to our attention, though."

"There have been allegations made against Troy," Emily took over with a nod from Callen. "Allegations of sexual harassment at the club Saturday night. As Callen said, you are correct about not being called as a plaintiff. But, we don't want to take any chances of making a mistake due to a lack of information. Allegations such as these can be very detrimental to a group like this one that's held together by necessity, who have to rely upon each other for survival. Your name was brought up in the allegations as someone who had also been harassed in a similar manner, someone Troy has kissed without consent, and we would like to know if the allegations are true."

"When we get reports," G continued, "we have to investigate the claims, talk to anyone involved, and ascertain their veracity before problems can arise. Our main goal is to settle the matter quickly and fairly for all involved."

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Re: Email and Interview with Alexis
[info]alexis_castle
2012-03-13 08:32 pm UTC (link)
Alexis raised an eyebrow. "How do you even have sexual harassment in a club? Unless someone has changed the definition, I don't see how a non supervisor can create an hostile work environment when not at work. We were at a club right? You two do know that the club is not work."

She stared at them. "Fine, we're going to do this very quickly. There's nothing to investigate, because there was no sexual harassment, and I'd ask who gave you my name, but really so not necessary after that fight. Just a question, was it just my name?"

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Re: Email and Interview with Alexis
[info]g_callen
2012-03-13 09:18 pm UTC (link)
"Unfortunately, the legal definition does not stipulate conduct must be that of a supervisor and there are some applications of the law that pertain to coworker interactions outside of the office," G explained. "Part of our job is going to be determining if or how the law applies in this case."

He wasn't surprised by her answer. He'd seen them in the clubs when he was there, though he generally left early, as he had done the night in question. "Thank you. To answer your question, no, it was not just your name. Before you ask, however, no, we will not divulge any of the other names given before the investigation is complete. We really have no further questions for you, either. So, unless you have some you'd like to ask us, you're free to rejoin the others."

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Re: Email and Interview with Alexis
[info]alexis_castle
2012-03-13 09:26 pm UTC (link)
"I do have a question. Was it just the girls? Us poor defenseless creatures whose honor must be protected? Or even the guys? Oh wait no, because they are scum sucking home wreckers, right?" She got up. "Never mind, you can't tell me."

She looked at Emily. "Allegations like this, using someone else to make a point, are going to be very detrimental for someone's social life, and possibly her life if it comes down to picking who to help in an attack. I can tell you that much. Have a good lunch."

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Reply to and Interview with Ash
[info]g_callen
2012-03-13 03:28 pm UTC (link)
From: Callen, G
To: Howard, Ashleigh
Subject: Re: Formal Complaint against Troy Bolton

This email is acknowledgement of your formal complaint and notice investigation into the allegations is pending.

Please present yourself to the counseling office at 1400 this afternoon for an initial interview.

For your knowledge, interviews will be conducted separately with each alleged victim as well as the accused and any material witnesses so deemed necessary. At the end of the investigation, formal judgment in this matter will be rendered and all parties shall be notified. All training instructors shall be given notice you are not to be paired with the accused and you shall be required to avoid all possible contact with the accused until this matter is resolved.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Callen

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Re: Reply to and Interview with Ash
[info]_ash_howard
2012-03-13 04:09 pm UTC (link)
Ash showed up at the appointed time and took a seat where indicated. She might have paid more attention that she normally would have at training today, to avoid any unpleasantness. Not that she didn't pay attention all the time, because this stuff was important, but her focus was totally on the job and not also on what others were doing.

Ash smiled pleasantly. If she was going to end up with no friends on this base, she was going to do it with a smile. She waited for Callen to begin.

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Re: Reply to and Interview with Ash
[info]g_callen
2012-03-13 08:42 pm UTC (link)
G exchanged a glance with Prentiss as the girl sat down, but otherwise the pleasantries were gotten out of the way rather quickly. "You've presented us with some rather serious allegations, Howard, and there are a few questions we need to ask in order to clarify statements made in your email. To begin, would you please describe for us, in detail, the circumstances under which the reported conduct took place. Everything you can remember."

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Re: Reply to and Interview with Ash
[info]_ash_howard
2012-03-13 09:24 pm UTC (link)
"This past Saturday evening, at the night club, Troy was going around kissing people. These included Nell, Alexis, Sean, Dom, Tim, and myself for certain, perhaps others that I don't know about. I could smell and taste the alcohol when he came up and kissed me. At the time, I thought it was a simply kiss from a drunk, nothing I haven't had before when I was in college. I detached myself from him and sent him on his way with a request not to repeat it. He did not."

Ash spoke in a professional, factual manner. "On Monday during a break in training, Troy approached me with regard to the kiss. I told him that things happen when people are drunk, but that I don't want a repeat. The conversation dissolved into a petty argument. I told him I thought it was not cool for him to be kissing people who had spouses or significant others. He said no one cared. I indicated that I cared and that others may, too, and he could end up with injuries because of it. In fact, I was specifically thinking of Jenna at the time I said it.

"At that point, he insulted me that if I kept saying things like that I'd have no friends. My response was most likely heard by everyone, as I didn't keep my voice down. To repeat in a nutshell, I told him that going around drunkenly kissing people without their permission was sexual harrassment. Then he stated he wasn't that drunk.

"And that's why I filed a complaint. If he'd been drunk, I would've left it thinking he was simply still acting like a college frat boy and avoided him from now on. I took a full day to think on it to make sure I wasn't being irrational, and doing this is also going to make me way unpopular. But I'm going forward with this because if he was not drunk, came up to me, and shoved his tongue down my throat without my permission, that's assault, plain and simple. If he's doing it to the other girls, or boys for that matter, without their permission, it's still assault, and it's inexcusable behavior."

Ash never raised her voice throughout. She wasn't angry. She was factual and firm in her belief of wrongdoing.

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Re: Reply to and Interview with Ash
[info]g_callen
2012-03-13 09:57 pm UTC (link)
G was silent for a moment, Prentiss holding her peace at his side as well. "So, if I understand this correctly, this was the first time he had ever approached you in such a manner? And, once you indicated your objection to the conduct, it has never been repeated?

"You have mentioned several others as the recipients of kissing. Why, if you witnessed this behavior with several people, were only Nell and Alexis named in your report? Do you have reason to believe they also have objections and it is, in fact, not consensual while it is consensual with the rest?

"Was there other touching involved, touching of a private and sexual nature? Did he fondle your breasts? Grab your crotch? Rub his crotch against you, or in any way force you to touch him in such a manner for the sole intent of sexual gratification?"

There were points to each question and he would clarify his reasons for asking each. But, he needed to hear her answers first in order to form an accurate picture of what happened from her point of view.

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Re: Reply to and Interview with Ash
[info]_ash_howard
2012-03-13 10:55 pm UTC (link)
"Yes, and yes. It was a one time thing. And like I said, I would've brushed it off as drunken idiocy if he hadn't stated that he wasn't that drunk. If I were to come across this table right now and french kiss you without warning or any indication of permission, it's the same thing. And that's just an example, because I know I'd be in an armlock before my mouth ever got near yours," Ash said.

"I saw him kiss Nell and Alexis myself, not the others. He told me that he kissed Tim and Dom, too, which is why I indicated not just women but men as well may have been assaulted. There was no other touching of me. I can't say for anyone else," Ash said.

"If they were consenting, then so be it. But there are such things as silent victims and since I had first hand witness of his doing it to Nell and Alexis, I wanted to make sure to speak up if it wasn't consensual. I don't know what happened with the guys other than Troy saying that he kissed them, too, and for all I know it could be a lie since I didn't see it myself."

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Re: Reply to and Interview with Ash
[info]g_callen
2012-03-14 05:12 am UTC (link)
Watching her silently, G sorted through what she said, picking out the inconsistencies because that was his job. "I must admit to some uncertainty as to what accusations you are making. Your formal complaint indicated sexual harassment, but you have now mentioned sexual assault as well, which is an entirely different charge.

"The legal definition of sexual harassment under federal law is fairly specific in that the inappropriate conduct must be 'severe or pervasive'," G quoted, having sat through enough of Hetty's sexual harassment seminars to have memorized the laws despite the lack of attention he feigned, "and 'affects working conditions or creates a hostile work environment'. To be considered sexual harassment by federal law, it must also be repeated behavior.

"Under title 18 of the US Code, sexual assault is defined as causing 'another person to engage in a sexual act by threatening or placing that other person in fear' or to engage in a sexual act with someone who doesn't comprehend the sexual nature of the act or someone who is incapable of saying 'no'. Within this law, a sexual act and sexual contact are defined with a list of acts, all involving 'intentional touching, either directly or through the clothing, of the genitalia, anus, groin, breast, inner thigh, or buttocks of any person with an intent to abuse, humiliate, harass, degrade, or arouse or gratify the sexual desire of any person'."

Leaning forward, G clasped his hands over the table between them. "Unfortunately, while the behavior was offensive, it is not actually illegal, nor prohibited, by federal law.

"Beyond that, there is simply no way to prove Bolton's behavior was or was not the result of drinking without having administered a breathalyzer test on the night in question. The judgement of a drunken man is not a reliable source of information, particularly about his own state of inebriation and you yourself have stated your impression that night was that he was drunk. In addition, if there is the possibility he was lying about kissing the others, he could also be lying about his state of drunkenness. Without hard evidence, it becomes a matter of your word against his with no means by which to prove either statement.

"That being said, I do still intend to speak with Bolton regarding the incident and I will suggest that distance be maintained between the two of you socially to mitigate the chances of any further such situations. I would also recommend, should a situation arise in the future wherein there is a need to report actions taken against others, that you speak with the men or women in question before filing a complaint on their behalf. Alexis and Nell were rather upset at finding themselves a part of this investigation."

G sighed and regarded her in silence another moment. "You did the right thing in coming to me about an issue that concerned you, Ashleigh. I don't want to discourage that and I appreciate that you took time to think about it rather than acting in anger. It just happens that, in this case, the actions taken do not fit those described as prohibited by law."

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Re: Reply to and Interview with Ash
[info]_ash_howard
2012-03-14 01:58 pm UTC (link)
"I'm was only guessing at the law, but the behavior is still inexcusible. Not mentioning others involved would have been turning a blind eye to their potential victimization and this is the sort of thing I thought was supposed to be reported to those in charge for you to sort out, not conduct my own investigation. But I'll heed your words."

Ash rose. "Thank you for your time and advice as to what to do in the future. And I doubt you have to worry about external interaction between us, or anyone else I've mentioned for that matter. I'll do my best not to be the center of a scene during training by keeping myself separate from the others. Thanks again. I'll see you at afternoon power practice."

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Re: Reply to and Interview with Ash
[info]g_callen
2012-03-14 02:39 pm UTC (link)
"Ashleigh, I'm not disagreeing with you. In your position, I would feel the same way. I have felt the same way. But, while I can enforce the law and I can enforce the policies set out for this team, I cannot enforce my own moral code, however much I would like to sometimes."

G shook his head. "As I just said, you did do the right thing in reporting it. I'm not asking you to do your own investigation and if you had no interaction at all with these women, it would make sense for you to come to me first. But, these particular women seem to have been trying to take you into their circle of friends since you got here, you know them as well as you would know almost anyone else here. It would be a courtesy to speak to them first, especially where criminal charges would be involved as there is nothing I can legally do if they do not report it themselves."

Raising an eyebrow, G nodded. "You're welcome. It's what I'm here for, despite the outcome. My door's always open to all members of this team. We'll see what we can do with training. We all still have to work as a team. But, we can play it by ear and see how things go. See you at evening training."

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Email and Interview with Troy
[info]g_callen
2012-03-13 03:31 pm UTC (link)
From: Callen, G
To: Bolton, Troy
Subject: Request for Interview

Bolton, please come and see me at the counseling office at 1600 this afternoon. You have been named as defendant in a formal harassment complaint and will need to give a statement for the investigation.

Callen

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Re: Email and Interview with Troy
[info]t_bolton
2012-03-13 07:12 pm UTC (link)
Troy was always ready to joke, but one thing he knew was never to piss off your couch, especially if someone was complaining against you. Of course, he knew who was complaining and he didn't think that it was anything, he also didn't like Callen, but there was still no attempt to joke as he went to see the man

He sat down and looked straight at the other man, without saying a word. He could answer later, once he knew what the hell that bitch had said.

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Re: Email and Interview with Troy
[info]g_callen
2012-03-14 02:52 pm UTC (link)
Prentiss' presence was no longer necessary and it was only G in the counseling room when Bolton arrived. It was perhaps the most subdued Bolton G had ever seen. While it was good to know the young man could be serious when need be, it was also slightly disturbing, unnatural.

"Relax, Bolton. I'm not going to bust your balls." Not for a first time offense that hadn't put anyone's life in danger, at least.

"I'm sure after that shouting match during training yesterday you can guess what this is about. I received a formal complaint of sexual harassment from Ashleigh this morning regarding a kissing incident at the club. While I would like to hear your point of view, I will tell you now the incident does not qualify as sexual harassment and you have done nothing illegal."

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Re: Email and Interview with Troy
[info]t_bolton
2012-03-14 03:07 pm UTC (link)
"I am relaxed." He was just not joking around. At the house, Callen was just Sean's relative, and he had no problem treating him like he would treat anyone else. Here it was different. Here, the man was the head coach and his dad had drilled the difference long ago. "My dad was the head coach. You learn to separate things very quickly. I'm still relaxed."

Troy nodded. "I'm not guessing. I've heard enough from Nell and Alexis already." He did crack a smile, because it was hard not to when thinking about his friends. "Sean and I have been busy keeping your job to a minimum, no murders and possibly you won't get a shitload of complaints about every possible touch in a work area. I hear indexes and color tabs are all the rage, so is research into an hostile working environment."

He shrugged. "I thought she was one of the group. We were at the club, I was buzzed. I honestly don't know how much, possibly around ten beers, but not drunk enough not to know when someone doesn't want to be kissed. I did it once, she pushed me away, I stopped and it won't happen again. I tried to apologize for it the other day and suddenly it was an orgy and I was trying to break up family," he said, rolling his eyes. "Whatever else she told you about Alexis or Nell, or anyone else, they are friends, we joke around, I know who does what. I'd never french kiss Savannah, for example, because I know to her it means something. To others, it doesn't. To each his own, but I don't need their Christian beliefs to be imposed on what I do with my friends. Nothing screams Christian value like a Jewish and bi man, right? Either it's because of her moral system or because she's still upset from the time I kissed Nell in front of Eric and they both got all prissy, and by the way, we were playing truth or dare, so if that's sexual harassment, then you'll have to arrest all the people at that party, because everyone did something to someone."

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Re: Email and Interview with Troy
[info]g_callen
2012-03-14 03:50 pm UTC (link)
"Fair enough." G shrugged. If the young man said he was relaxed, it was enough for him.

He did snort at mention of Nell and Alexis, however. "I thought you might." Those were two young women whose bad side he was happy not to be on. And the smile on Bolton's face told G more than enough about the situation's affect on that group of friends. "Sounds like some of my partner's incident reports. I'll let Vance read them. But, thank you."

Bolton's story tallied pretty much with that of his friends, as well as Ashleigh's, and there was really nothing G could do about what happened. "I spoke to Alexis and Nell myself, as I'm sure you know, and have their word for what happens or not between you. While I did not realize the confrontation during training began as an apology, there was no need for me to step in when the matter resolved itself then and I would not be involved now had Ashleigh not asked for my involvement. There is really nothing for me to do at this point, either, except to extend you the courtesy of having your own say now.

"I might warn you to be more careful about who you kiss while drunk. But, it doesn't appear as though this was anything more than a misunderstanding." And he was not going to get involved in personal drama if this turned out to indeed be a result of something to do with Nell and Eric's relationship or lack of one.

"For the record, I'm not out looking to arrest or punish anyone. It's my job to take these complaints seriously, especially when the lines between our work and private lines has a tendency to blur because of our situation. Most people have not learned to separate things," he added with an inward sigh. "I might find the level of affection between you and your friends not to my own liking, but as long as it's between you, it's not my business. I happen to agree with you, no person's God should be imposed on someone. Morality is not in the purview of the training I give.

"So, unless you have anything else you'd like to discuss, I think we're done here and can put this issue behind us."

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Re: Email and Interview with Troy
[info]t_bolton
2012-03-14 04:00 pm UTC (link)
Troy smile turned wicked. "Sorry, but if she sends it, you'll get stuck with it. Vance is in there and Derek and Sam and just about everyone. You seem the only one that she doesn't remember touching others."

He shook his head. "No, nothing else to say other than it won't happen again." He got up. "Well, there is something that has nothing to do with this. One, Saturday night. I know Savannah doesn't want to sing, something about tortured souls and Irish band, and Sean won't ask, but any change you or your brother could sing a few songs, longer set. It means something to Sean. And two, tomorrow it's Cal against USF, starts at six, and..." He licked his lips, trying to make the hurt go away. "It was probably the last game I'd have played. Can I get out of training early? I'll make the time up some other time. Or do I ask Sam?"

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Re: Email and Interview with Troy
[info]g_callen
2012-03-14 04:43 pm UTC (link)
G snorted softly. "Because I don't if I can help it."

Sighing, he shook his head. "I understand she's upset. But, I really need her to be careful. The last thing I want is for things to get out of hand to where I have to punish the innocent bystanders."

But, G believed him when he said it wouldn't happen again. Nothing in G's findings had given him any indication Bolton didn't back off when he said he would. The request to sing took him by surprise, though. "I'll talk with Robert and see how he feels. But, for Sean, I think one or both of us might be able to come up with something."

This was what he still hated about this world. The kids like Savannah and Bolton and Sean, the ones who didn't ask for this kind of life and had to give up their dreams because of a few idiot scientists. G remembered what Savannah had been like the day Nationals would have been last year, what Sean had been like on the days his concert and graduation would have been. Past experience made him a little more sympathetic than he had been a year ago. "I understand. It's really Sam's call, though."

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