but does this mean the "real" suppression fight will still happen? or is the one from 15 hours later likely the "originally intended" fight?

I know this is all confusing .. putting it into words isn't exactly easy either

I've been subject of the stuck suppression bar in the past - so i know it's a bug .. i just don't really know how best to help this alliance member - i'm sure everyone understands my desire to prevent a successful suppression on an alliance mate.

Is there anything i can do? or, as the saying goes.. are we up the creek without a paddle?