Episode II: Andromeda[]
[5:45][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:-= STAR TREK: STARDANCER =-
[5:47][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:** We open on a shot of the Stardancer in orbit around a deep blue marble of a planet, cobalt seas rippling across its face as clouds that spanned hemispheres swirled with cyclonic promise
[5:47][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:As the camera pulls back we can see Captain Blaine in his ready room, watching the planet with an aged gaze in his eye and a finger of scotch in his hand as he records his log. *
[5:47][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:“Captain’s log, stardate 2454277.67. It’s been about a week now since we launched, and the crew seems to be settling in well enough. But, in my experience the dust needs time to settle before..
[5:48][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:before someone starts really stirring it up again. I’m grateful that this last time around I’ve got myself a command staff I can trust to handle whatever might be on the horizon. As for the cadets…
[5:48][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:well, I trust Mae will make sure I don’t hear about anything that I don’t need to.” He gave a faint chuckle. “God, to be that young again… I wasn’t that much older than them when I was giving..
[5:49][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:Valais grey hairs…” There was a small, nostalgic pause before he continued, “Our first stop has been to make a follow up contact with a people known as the Iopi. They’ve established a small..
[5:49][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:colony out here on a planet they call Cetas. The surface is ninety percent covered in oceans, so they’ve constructed a great city of bridges and artificial islands - Venetian, I believe was the..
[5:50][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:comparison. We’re spending the next three days setting up a subspace relay here, and we’ve been given permission to visit their city where, I believe, they’re about to begin a festival in honor..
[5:50][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:of an alien whale… or lobster? The way they described it was a bit esoteric. In any case, Alemyn’s done her check of the place and deemed it secure, and the Iopi I’ve spoken to thus far don’t..
[5:51][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:set off any red alerts. I think we can let the cadets have a little taste of what it’s like to encounter a new civilization… with supervision, of course. In the meantime I’ll be visiting with..
[5:51][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:their local government, see what they can tell me about this region of space. Who else they’ve seen traveling here. End log.”
[5:52][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Okay cadets remember to clean every last piece of the equipment.
[5:52][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve was leading the labrat cadets in particle cleansing the botanical and biological samplers.
[5:52][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Alemyn] *She was standing at the side, making notes on her PADD as the cadets down on the obstacle course plugged along.
[5:53][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] Really... why can't we jsut put them in the replicators
[5:53][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Because Fallo these isntruments are finely calibrated
[5:53][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] if you put them in the replicator we'd have to calibrate them again. It doesn't take that logn to clean them
[5:53][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She would run and jump with her all, much preffering this to humiliating herself in front of the smart people in Science.
[5:54][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Staring at her screen, checking every cycle like she is sure she is missing a step.
[5:54][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] *The blonde human had already lapped the others, bounding cheerily between tire holes.* "This is great!
[5:54][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*the bolian huffed hten started on her tedius work
[5:54][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve walked over behind tavi* "What you doing Cadet Antony
[5:55][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"Checking instructions against my steps M'..Ensing.
[5:55][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She was trying her damndest to use those cat reflexes to catch up to Marlin.
[5:55][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Every... last... piece" *Thelonious continues cleaning the samplers while mumbling those words to himself.
[5:55][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:(ensign
[5:55][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"It's no different than cleaning a phaser.
[5:55][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:*was taking her time, not even sweating as she worked her way through the course.
[5:55][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*huffs* "I didn't do that before the academy either.
[5:56][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] *He was just in front of Erys, evidently having decided that as long as he was beating her, he was good.
[5:56][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"You never cleaned a phaser?
[5:56][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"Only in class. I didn't use them much at home.
[5:56][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He turns to Antony* "Aren't you part of security?
[5:56][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve gave her a squint in romulan
[5:56][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:*Was happy to have Zeke in front of her, and seemed more interested in Zeke than the course.
[5:56][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she left antony to her task and went to check on thelonius
[5:57][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"And how are you doing Cadet Mixman?
[5:57][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Moving on to next step, meticulously
[5:57][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Alemyn] "Two minutes!" *she called to the cadets.
[5:57][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina seemed driving by some unknown force as she gave the course her all trying to overlate the leaders.-
[5:58][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"I'd say that I'm doing... pretty good." *He keeps a close eye on the screen for anything off.*
[5:58][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She hissed to herself at Alemyn's update, still trying to reach Marlin.* "How are you even human...
[5:58][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "Uh... my mom was human and so was my dad!
[5:58][DOIC4]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vrajen chased after the others. doing the best he could
[5:58][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Rhetorical...
[5:58][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "No, I think we're American.
[5:59][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] Thelonious did anyone ever tell you you have a great name for a DJ?
[5:59][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*When Maeve moves on, she whispers to Thelonius* "I'm angling for tactical, Hedi is gunning for security.
[5:59][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Hedwik almost lost her balance at the answer, unable to figure out a proper response of her own, so she just continued trying to catch Marlin.
[6:00][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina's breathing was steady and controlled as bounded through the course-
[6:00][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"DJ?" *He pauses on his work and looks at Fallo.
[6:00][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:*Entered the science lab and looks around for his instructions.
[6:00][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Ah Cadet Xantor there are some instruments with your name on it waiting cleaning.
[6:00][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she showed him to the table with some biological sample tools needing sterilization and cleaning
[6:00][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "Think they know it's not a race?" *he offered over his shoulder.
[6:01][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:*smirks back at Zeke* Who cares? I'm winning either way
[6:01][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:"Understood." *He started towards the station and grabbed the first tool.
[6:01][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] You know someone who plays music in the a club. Like when Elsie gets ebhind the archaic truntable thing
[6:01][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] *His brows rose slightly and he chuckled.
[6:01][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi checks the settings on the sterilizer again before using the ultrasonic partical cleanser.
[6:01][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Alemyn] "If you can talk you aren't moving fast enough!" *she called.
[6:02][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi chuckles* "it's your last name Mixman
[6:02][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Yeah, I know. But I've never heard anyone say that to me before." *He looks back on his work and continues cleaning.
[6:02][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "And here I thought Beryxians were more fun than this...
[6:02][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She picked up the pace as much as possible, a final burst of speed before time runs out, spurred on by Alemyn.
[6:02][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:*Placing the first of his tools into the seterilizer. He calibrates the device and activates the sterilization field.
[6:02][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi emphasized the sylables
[6:02][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Alemyn] "I'm not Beryxian," *she said simply, not looking up from her PADD.
[6:03][DOIC4]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vrajen kept trudging along, finishing strong
[6:03][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*everything is going well for thelonious
[6:04][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*things are going fine for Chatam as well
[6:05][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Alemyn] "And... time!" *She lowered her PADD.* "To me, now.
[6:05][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She stopped, turning to Marlin.* "You are an impossible physical specimen... Well done.
[6:05][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Then headed over to Alemyn.
[6:05][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--as time is called Zarina turns and heads to the instuctor-
[6:06][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:*slowed to a stop and looked over at Zeke with a smirk as she walked toward the security chief
[6:06][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*same with antony
[6:06][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "Thanks! My sister says I'm impossible, too." *He walked over to the golden lady.
[6:06][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] ALL DONE
[6:06][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:*He deactivates the sterilizer and removes the tool.
[6:06][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"thats good Fallo.
[6:06][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] *He chuckled at Erys and followed her over.
[6:06][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve handed her another box
[6:06][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*taking the cleaned ones to put back into the storage case herself
[6:07][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] Oh..
[6:07][DOIC4]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vraj made his way to Alemyn
[6:07][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Its work not a competition.
[6:07][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"But it can be tedious i know... whats everyones favorite song?
[6:07][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi takes extra effort to place the sterilized tools into the tray using a sterilized tool before sealing the tray to store.
[6:07][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve was racking the finished ones from fallow now
[6:07][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Alemyn] "Nicely done... Cadets Larris and Maliah, you seemed to be lagging a bit behind the rest. Why is that?
[6:08][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Or one of your favorite songs.
[6:08][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"I have a lot so wouldn't be fair to try to pick just one.
[6:08][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:*He cycles the unit and places the next tool into the device and starts the process over again.
[6:08][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] *He shrugged.* "You didn't say we'd get anything for being first.
[6:08][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"Sure you want to know that?
[6:08][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Almost got it..." *He continues meticulously cleaning the last of the samplers.
[6:08][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Yep!
[6:09][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"Don't Speak.
[6:09][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:"also shrugged* I set a personal goal and... saw it through
[6:09][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"By that No Doubt band from 20th century earth?
[6:09][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--raised an eyebow at that-
[6:09][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she went ahead and brought thelonious the next batch to set next to him
[6:10][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Didn't take you for a ska fan.
[6:10][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"Yes, from the laser disc I borrowed when we were ... when I was looking through the archives.
[6:10][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] I don't think i know that one
[6:10][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He notices the next batch from the corner of his eye,* "Wha- oh..
[6:10][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"What about you Chatam?
[6:11][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she took the finished ones form thelonius to rack
[6:11][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Alemyn] *Her dark eyes flickered between the two for a moment.* "Pushing your own limits is its own reward, Cadet Larris. I'll see you in here again at 0600. Cadet Maliah, personal goals are..
[6:11][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"I don't think i know anything about Rigellian music.
[6:12][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:important, just make sure that you don't underestimate yourself while you're doing so. Everyone else... you're nearly at the end of your shift and to my understanding the captain has something for..
[6:12][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:you. So go shower up.
[6:13][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:"aye aye ma'am.
[6:13][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] *He pursed his lips, but seemed to know better than to argue as he nodded once.
[6:13][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Hedwik instinctively went for the kzari heel click, but stopped herself, instead only going to a quick attention.* "Yes, Commander." *She then turned to go to the showers.
[6:13][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Tolena to Cadet Xantor?
[6:14][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she teased him
[6:14][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:*followed Hedwik in the direction of the showers without further comment
[6:14][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "Oh, neat, I wonder if it's another party?" *He headed out.
[6:14][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--walked away headed for theshowers--
[6:14][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He starts the next batch of samplers,* "I'm more into classical Earth music.
[6:14][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Life cannot always be a party, Marlin.
[6:14][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Which period?
[6:14][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi stores a completed tray and collected another set to grunt through
[6:15][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve stacks the finished ones
[6:15][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "Oh, that's true... do you think he's going to make us run in circles, too?
[6:15][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:"There is a song that Humans would equate to... an anthem? Called Indomitable Will, with four arrangements. Rain, Thunder, Inferno, Embers. I read to it.
[6:15][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"No, probably not. Unless he is really, really bored.
[6:15][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"That sounds interesting. What do you mean read to it?
[6:16][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Like when you studied?
[6:16][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Definitely 20th to early 21st, I've been listening to the works of composers named 'Bay-tells'? Can't really get why they went for that name.
[6:16][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "As long as he isn't going to make us stand through another Admiralty ceremony thing after we just did all that.
[6:16][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"The beatles.
[6:16][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She went into one of the shower cabins to get herself cleaned up.* "Athena, I hope not." *Her voice came from it.
[6:17][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:"I read for enjoyment as well. Earth Novels, Klingon Poetry. I just read. Not much to do when you are on a freighter.
[6:17][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"That's what they're called?
[6:17][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:*He cycles the sterilizer once more and activates the field.
[6:17][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"yes Beatle like beetle but with music pun.
[6:17][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:*slips into another of the shower stalls
[6:18][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Oh that makes sense Chatam. You grew up on a merchant ship right
[6:18][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] *He vanished into a stall.* "I think all the admirals are back on the Citadel now?
[6:19][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"It will likely be another exercise of some kind." *She mused.
[6:19][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:"I did. It was read, listen to music, fix what is broken, or drill in martial arts with my father's first officer.
[6:20][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:Not all of them. They're scattered all over the place. The ones we have to worry about probably are thoug
[6:20][DOIC4]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vrajen got himself a fresh pair of clothes and went to freshen up, listening in ont he others
[6:20][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Once she was done, she stepped out, setting the workout clothes aside for laundry, and got into her uniform.
[6:20][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] Sounds a bit boring... sorr
[6:20][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarin quietly slips into a shower and begins the process of cleaning herself.-
[6:20][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"So, what did you all get the captain?
[6:20][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "Maybe he's decided to start firing those of us who displease him out of a torpedo tube.
[6:20][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] Did you do any stargazing
[6:20][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "...Get him? What do you mean?
[6:20][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi finishes the next tray with more speed and confidence, seals, verifies, then gets another.
[6:21][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Maeve told us it is tradition for new arrivals to get him a potted plant.
[6:21][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:If he does start ejecting failures, we'll miss you, Zeke
[6:21][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve gives fallo another tray noticing she was done but playing like she wasn't
[6:21][DOIC4]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:That's the first I've heard of it.
[6:21][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:"No need to apologize it was, and yes. Mostly when I was listening to music while we were at port. The warp streaked stars are not as fun to watch.
[6:21][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"Doesn't sound boring to me.
[6:21][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "Shut up Erys... and that can't be right. He'd have like a garden ofplants by now.
[6:21][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Coolest place you went before joinign starfleet?
[6:22][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:Oh no, it's totally true, especially for Kzari
[6:22][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"She told us at the small get-together before the beryxian party, the karaoke thing.
[6:22][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Or most interesting?
[6:22][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"Only boring people get bored, is what I was taught.
[6:22][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Otherwise im sure the answer is andoria...
[6:22][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:*steps out of the shower and walks back to her bunk to dress into her uniform
[6:22][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He finishes up with his batch and prepares the next.* "I'd say either Risa or... probably another time."
[6:22][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "...Think the botany lab is open still?
[6:23][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Well, I will stop by my things to get it, seeing as we'll be seeing him either way. I think a little piece of Kzar would be fitting for a man who's busted his ass for us.
[6:23][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Risa is fun.
[6:23][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"I say, wherever we get to go next.
[6:23][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She stepped out to go fetch the carefully-protected Adelweiss.
[6:23][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:Make sure you do the traditional human greeting too. You have to curtsey and kiss his hand
[6:23][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"She said before Starfleet.
[6:23][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] I had never actually left Bolia
[6:24][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:"One time dad got into with some Nausicaans. We ended up having to run and basically did some stacato warp jumps. The Frieghter was damaged so we spent a few days parked next to a dark matter nebula
[6:24][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "...Since when?
[6:24][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"That is not human greeting." *She called out as she was leaving.
[6:24][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] Which is actually our captial City
[6:24][DOIC4]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*he stepped out and began getting dressed
[6:25][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "Come on big guy, even I knew that and I'm only half human.
[6:25][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "...I didn't know if they changed it or not.
[6:25][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--steps out of the shower in her Vulcan birthday suit and begins getting dressed in her clean uniform.-
[6:25][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:for cover. It was pretty, and there was a station out that way. Little dodgy place only the riffraf go. Got into a bar fight with my dad's XO. Was still fun.
[6:25][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"Fallo hon, You are in the LMC now... just look out a viewport for cool new tings.
[6:25][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:*just smirked to herself as she zipped up her jacket
[6:25][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] *His head poked up from over the doors after Zarina.* "...Now this is a great ship.
[6:26][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She ran up to the lift, going to her personal effects and taking the white flower protected by a climate-dome.
[6:26][DOIC4]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vraj accidently looked in Zarina's direction for the briefest of seconds
[6:26][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:Hey, did golden girl actually say where we were supposed to meet the Captain
[6:26][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] Well um... I don't like windows
[6:27][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] View screens Yes! but um... i still don't do well with out doors
[6:27][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "I assume we'll be told where to go, as usual.
[6:27][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"you are not going to enjoy EVA training.
[6:27][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"What's wrong with the outdoors?
[6:27][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:Just wanted to make sure I didn't miss it. I was distracted earlier
[6:27][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:*Turns in his chair and looks at Fallo and tilts his head.
[6:28][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "Easy to do around here." *He popped back down into the shower stall proper.
[6:28][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] Well um.. Boliax has a pretty active set of cities
[6:28][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:"Outside is part of the job to an extent." *He removes the tool and starts on the next.
[6:29][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] And we spend most of our lives sometimes never actually heading up the surface if you are born in an Arcology
[6:29][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Seeing as she got no call, she headed back down into Alemyn's lair to rejoin her group of cadets.
[6:29][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:*drops down onto her bunk and stretches out to take a quick nap
[6:29][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--finishes putting on her uniformjacket.-
[6:29][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] I guess im afraid i'll fall into the sky or something
[6:29][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] it was a lot worse when i first got to earth
[6:30][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] That will only happen if we are near a gravitic inversion Fallo
[6:30][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"Interesting Fallo, I think I'll have to use my holodeck time to visit and see what that is like. I don't have much imagination of what that would feel like.
[6:30][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] I guess thats why the counselors called it an irrational fear
[6:30][DOIC3]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Bessley] *The Catadai woman strolled into the room.* "How is it going?" *she asked Maeve.
[6:31][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"A fear of the tunnels collapsing on top of you, that would be a rational fear.
[6:31][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Almost done ma'am.
[6:31][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] Oh i have that one too
[6:31][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Closes up another tray, picking up alacrity each tray.
[6:31][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She returned, holding the flower in one hand, its small pot being covered by a climate dome that was actually a little misted up from the cold air inside it.
[6:31][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Just tunnels?
[6:32][DOIC3]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Bessley] "Perfect, because your shift ends in just a few minutes.
[6:32][DOIC4]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:Welcome back
[6:32][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Why, thank you.
[6:32][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Just learnign Fallo is a sverger. Chatam had an exciting life aboard freighters. Thelonius enjoys the musings of british power pop and Tavi is a ska queen.
[6:32][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*She smiled
[6:32][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"There's much worse than collapsing tunnels!
[6:32][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*The holodeck where the obstacle course was taking place had been reset.
[6:32][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--look at the plant curiously-
[6:32][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] I know
[6:32][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] Sverger
[6:33][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Adelvess." *She told Zarina.* "You give it to an honored stranger, giving a piece of kzar and kzari's love for their Motherland.
[6:33][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Dwarf, but like from a fantasy holonovel. SOme of them are afraid of the sky from living in a mountain.
[6:33][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"Ska queen, i wouldn't think that... that song is more of a ballad.
[6:34][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] Oh... okay
[6:34][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:"Dwarven Citis in mountains are beautiful.
[6:34][DOIC3]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Bessley] "Very nice. If you need anything i'll be in my office." *She departed again.
[6:34][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] OKay next time we have a break fallo your coming to play Arasai Arias with me
[6:34][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Whispers to Fallo* "Don't let her get to you. You already faced your fears and got this far.
[6:35][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:"which honored stranger do you intend to give this plant to?
[6:35][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"You can play any class but bard.
[6:35][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] Class
[6:35][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"The kaptain. We are meeting him in a little bit, from what I understand. And Maeve told me it is tradition.
[6:35][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "She already said it was for the captain, are those ears just for show?" *He reappeared, picking his slightly pointed ear with his pinkie.
[6:35][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Tavi would probably play a fighter.
[6:35][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Who's taking the bard?
[6:35][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Me of course.
[6:36][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she let out a perfectly on pitch note
[6:36][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Right...
[6:36][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:"I was always partial to the rogue.
[6:36][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"From what I have heard, Zeke, they are very erogenous. But I do not have personal experience to confirm or deny.
[6:36][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:"i apologize i must not have heard, i had the sonic show at it shighest setting.
[6:36][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Means we just need an illusionist and a druid to complete the party.
[6:37][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"Ranger was always my favorite in games with classes like that. I don't know the one you are talking about M'... Ensign.
[6:37][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:** The cadets would all receive a notice that they were being permitted to attend an upcoming festival on the planet's surface, with a mandatory report assigned to those that choose to attend. *
[6:37][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Yeah you'd liek it though
[6:38][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"What is that, then?" *She pulled out her PADD to read.* "Oh, Marlin was right. We -are- headed to a party.
[6:38][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:Oh interesting
[6:38][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "Depends on the person." *he checked his PADD.
[6:38][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:Well Your off the hook for more cleaning. I expect all of you to push the yes button.
[6:38][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:*from her bunk* Anything in there about a dress code
[6:39][DOIC4]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:Mandatory report... hmm.
[6:39][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"I imagine we will have to be in formal duty, but I have no idea.
[6:39][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Either that or its report to Commadner Luka to clean the holodeck recyclers.
[6:39][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"This seems like a formal duty situation?
[6:39][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Answering the ding on her padd* "Nice... need to change uniform.
[6:39][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*fallo quickly pushed attend
[6:39][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:*Quickly hits the yes button on his PADD.
[6:39][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She confirmed her presence.
[6:39][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "I love parties!" *He hit confirm.
[6:39][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He quickly presses yes.
[6:39][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi listens for the answering chime from each of them before tapping it herself.
[6:40][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Yes ashore uniforms.
[6:40][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Go change and then report.
[6:40][DOIC4]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vraj hit Yes and proceeded to put his PADD away
[6:40][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She tapped on her padd.
[6:40][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Dismissed.
[6:40][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she headed out
[6:40][DOIC3]Chatam@Jabroc:*Set his itms down and headed out.
[6:40][DOIC3]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she sent back
[6:40][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Oh, we are to be in Cadet Ashore. I just got a text from Maeve.
[6:41][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"In that case, I should go get dressed." *She turned to get dressed.
[6:41][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Tapping Mixman on the shoulder* "You comming?
[6:41][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "Seems kinda obvious." *He went to get dressed.
[6:42][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--taps the accept buttion and cradles the PADD under her arm, prepared to take it with her for note taking..-
[6:42][DOIC1]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve enters the bridge
[6:42][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:"Come on, don't want to miss your transporter queue." *she rushes off to go change
[6:42][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:*groans and rolls out of her bunk* I just got dressed. *starts stripping down to change into her shore uniform
[6:42][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She got dressed and went to the meet-up point.
[6:42][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Right, hold on!
[6:43][DOIC1]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she walked over to the ready room
[6:43][DOIC1]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*and chimed
[6:43][DOIC1]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] *From within,* "Enter!
[6:43][DOIC3]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He runs to the lockers and quickly changes outfits.
[6:44][DOIC3]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi rushes into the turbolift still adjusting the unform
[6:44][DOIC1]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"So second contact with the cadetS
[6:44][DOIC4]Erys@Cuatel:*zips up her OTHER jacket and walks out of the barracks toward the shuttlebay
[6:44][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*Samwise blake was performing a last minute check on the shuttle
[6:44][DOIC1]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] *He turned to glance up at her.* "With supervision, of course.
[6:45][DOIC1]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Thats not jsut me right.
[6:45][DOIC1]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--hads to the shuttlebay.-
[6:45][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--hads to the shuttlebay.-
[6:45][DOIC1]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] "You really think I'd do that to you? Blake and Bessley are going, too.
[6:46][DOIC1]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Oh good. How long will Stardancer be away last i checked hti splanet is a good 5 hours by shuttle.
[6:46][DOIC4]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vraj headed off for the shuttlebay
[6:46][DOIC4]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi rushes, without running, into the shuttlebay, turning her PADD To mirror mode to check her face & hair one last time.
[6:47][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She had stowed the adelvess back in her personal stuff and rejoined the others in shuttlebay.
[6:47][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*enters the bay and walks over toward the shuttle being prepped* Need any help, sir
[6:47][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] Cadet Maliah, yes go run preflight
[6:47][DOIC1]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] *He raised a brow.* "It's not that long. And i'll be on the planet too.
[6:48][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:Yessir. *slips into the cockpit and starts running through the preflight checklist
[6:49][DOIC5]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vraj walked in and looked about for this shuttle
[6:49][DOIC1]Tolena@Captain_Rien:Oh okay
[6:49][DOIC1]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"I guess we should get to the shuttle bay then.
[6:50][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*Doctor Mehta entered the shuttle bay
[6:50][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] Line up cadets
[6:50][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She lined up in front of the doctor as ordered.
[6:50][DOIC5]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vraj lined up as ordered
[6:50][DOIC1]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] "No time to waste if we want to get them to that festival," *he chuckled as he went to get up.
[6:50][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] *she checked to make sure everyone was there
[6:51][DOIC1]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she headed to the trubolift
[6:51][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*Marla, Marlin and Zeke were there and lined up.
[6:51][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] Okay listen up... because im to fucking old to have to repeat myself
[6:51][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] *He shifted a little in place.
[6:52][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] When you are down there you will not perform any one of the three Fs
[6:52][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] Does everyone know what the three fs are
[6:52][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*Slipping into line behing Vraj, she tucked the PADD away after touching up her lips.
[6:52][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she especially looked at Zeke with this
[6:52][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "...I have a vague notion of at least two of them.
[6:52][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Fighting, fucking and... fucking up?
[6:53][DOIC4]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:"i am afraid i am unfamiliar with the thre Fs.
[6:53][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:"i am afraid i am unfamiliar with the thre Fs.
[6:53][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:"Fighting, foul language, foul play... Sir.
[6:53][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] While Cadet Anthony is technically correct I think i prever Cadet Schwarzwelds version.
[6:54][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:"fortunately i would never engage in such disreputable behavior.
[6:54][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*a low thrum came from the direction of the shuttle
[6:54][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Hedwik bit back whatever comment came naturally about the half-beryxian.
[6:55][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] Becaus eit is more to the point. To that extent this planet has been cleared from dangerous pathogens. So you do not need a bosot innoculation. But i swear if i find out one of you
[6:55][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:has violated the second F and contracted a disease I will let it run its course and invoke Romulan medicine.
[6:55][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"R-Romulan Medicine?
[6:56][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] Do no lasting harm Cadet Mixman
[6:56][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "Basically, it's gonna burn.
[6:56][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve entered at that
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[7:07][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] We are ready to depart sir
[7:07][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] "Take us out.
[7:07][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] Unless you want me to get Commander Zhal to shuttle you down
[7:07][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] *He just gave Blake a look.
[7:08][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi looks to see if she can switch seats to sit next to Fallo.
[7:08][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] Roger that sir. =^= Elbe to Bridge requesting permission to depart
[7:09][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*glances at Blake and lifts her hands from the controls
[7:09][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He hums a little tune while waiting to land.
[7:09][DOIC1]Chatam@Jabroc:[Zhal] =^= "Shuttle Elbe you are cleared for launch, clear skies, we will monitor your approach.
[7:09][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi tries to give Fallo a confident look and whispers* "You got this. Just concentrate on your breathing.
[7:09][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] Well cadet, take us out
[7:09][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Bessley] *She preened her hair somewhat.* "This is going to be so interesting. The Iopi have been more or less isolated for centuries from their perspective... though it's been milennia for ours.
[7:10][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Ah, so they are very long-lived, doctor?
[7:10][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*nods* Aye sir. Engaging impulse engines. *uses thrusters and antigrav to launch
[7:10][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"If they've been in isolation for that long, wouldn't we look like gods to them?
[7:10][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Bessley] "The opposite, from what I've heard. But the Black Ocean did leave them in a state of suspended animation.
[7:11][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Bessley] "Why do you assume they don't have their own technologies, Cadet?
[7:11][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Its also a second contact which means the first ship did all that work for us
[7:11][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:"Sir, I tried to look them up, are the files restricted? I couldn't find anything.
[7:11][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"I look like a goddess to most species, it is a concern." *She smirked at Thelonious, before nodding to Dr. Bessley.
[7:11][DOIC]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*the Elbe shot out of the shuttle bay and arced toward their destination
[7:11][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"I mean, like, we'd have much more advanced tech than them.
[7:11][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Bessley] "It's second contact, there -are- no files yet.
[7:12][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Oh, how lovely. I pray the local food is safe for consumption, I worked up an appetite at the course.
[7:12][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:"oh, I assumed first contact files would be available.
[7:13][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Shouldn't it be?
[7:13][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*angled the shuttle for reentry along their assigned course while keeping an eye out for other traffic
[7:13][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] "You don't have the clearance, Cadet.
[7:14][DOIC5]Chatam@Jabroc:*Chatam leaned back in his chair and watched the space outside the shuttle.
[7:14][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"So... how long till we arrive?
[7:15][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:** The shuttle descended into the planet's atmosphere. The deep, dark ocean stretched around them in all directions, encompassing all the globe as far as they could tell from that angle.*
[7:15][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Hedwik hummed in delight as she saw the sea.
[7:15][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] "If you'd prefer to walk there, Cadet, that's an option.
[7:15][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:"other than possible STDs, is there any other warning we should take to heart about them? Well, beyond the 3Fs.
[7:16][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo]*she tried to avoid thinking about the fact that they were currently dropping trhough atmosphere
[7:16][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] Those pretty much cover it
[7:16][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] "We'd tell you if there were.
[7:16][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"What do they look like? Are the STD concerns even valid?
[7:16][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*Squeezes the bolian's hand reassuringly
[7:17][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] I once served with a young bajoran that made me understand that theya re always a concern
[7:17][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*adjusts for atmospheric flight and adjusts course slightly as they get closer to their destination. She glances at Blake* Any weather to worry about at the landing site
[7:17][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Ah... fair point, Doctor.
[7:17][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*smirks, unable to keep from thinking the name.
[7:18][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:** As they descended they could see what appeared to be a tiny island ahead of them made up of multiple tiny hexagons of land that were connected by wide, ornate bridges. *
[7:18][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] looks liek they do a good job with wind channeling. Not noticing anything that would suggest tropical weapther patterns
[7:18][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Artificial land... almost as if created specifically to welcome outside visitors." *She muttered excitedly.
[7:19][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] They'd have to have something to live on an ocean surface. The sheer risk of rogue waves without land mass to break them up
[7:19][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Bessley] "Yes, they clearly have a very good weather control system in place, otherwise the storms would be catastrophic to anything built on the surface.
[7:19][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve smiled
[7:19][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] Recieving landing instructions
[7:19][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:"Are they manufactured islands?
[7:19][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] Cadet take us down
[7:19][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] More like Boats
[7:20][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"The hexagonal shape makes me think so too, Tavi.
[7:20][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*starts their decent toward the landing site* Aye, sir
[7:21][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:** The shuttle began to descend toward a lovely, pale grey landing platform flanked on all sides by statues of what appeared to be massive aquatic creatures. It was late afternoon, and they could..
[7:21][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:"I'd prefer island to boats" *she uses subtle facial and body language to indicate Fallo to hint at why.
[7:22][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Depending on the sand's texture, I'll take it over boats."
[7:23][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:see that the few trees that had been planted on these isles were on the last stages of shedding their deep red leaves for wintertime. A small crowd was waiting for them outside. *
[7:23][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*slows to a hover over their assigned point and brings the shuttle down to land as smoothly as she can, being careful to not land on anyone
[7:24][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Oh, dear." *She started making sure her hair is in place, seeing that a crowd is gathering.
[7:24][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] Well done Cadet
[7:24][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] We are down sir
[7:24][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*glances at Blake with an appreciative smile* Definitely easier to fly than the type 10's
[7:24][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*golf claps
[7:24][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] *laughs* Simulator officando there Maliah
[7:24][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] "Nicely done." *He nodded to Erys and went to stand, headed for the hatch.
[7:25][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Never had this type of greeting." *Thelonious smiled as he looked through the window.
[7:25][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*starts the post-flight checklist* Thank you, sirs
[7:25][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] I htink they only have those in museums now
[7:25][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] I'll keep the engine warm sir
[7:25][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"I have had more than I care for. I do wish I had time to make myself up properly.
[7:25][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi checks the power level on her padd and tricorder while everyone is getting ready.
[7:25][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*fallo slowly got out of her seat
[7:26][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*breathing in and out
[7:26][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] "Good man." *The hatch swung open and he just walked right out like he'd done this a hundred times before.
[7:26][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Bessley] *She quickly followed after him.
[7:26][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Alright cadets. Fallout And line up
[7:26][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] *followed beside him
[7:26][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She waited for those in front of her to fall out, then followed and went to the lineup.
[7:27][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*pauses in her checklist and looks over at blake* Am I with you or going to the party
[7:27][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--unbuckles her seatbelt and stands to adjust her uniform.-
[7:27][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] Get out ther ecadet
[7:27][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*Secured her kit, and moved up into line, keeping behind Fallo.
[7:27][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*Zeke, Marla and Marlin went with the other cadets.
[7:27][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*fallo got in line trying not to look at the sky
[7:27][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He gets into line with the others.
[7:27][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve took position after the cadets lined up to watch the senior officers
[7:27][DOIC5]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vraj fell in line and listened up
[7:27][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--took a deep breathe and headed toward the ramp/-
[7:28][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*grins and slips out of the seat* Thanks Sa--... sir! *she joins the line of cadets
[7:28][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*whispering to Fallo* "Start at your toes, and slowly raise your gaze till you get to the horizon. You don't need to look up any higher than that.
[7:28][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*Outside, Blaine was already engaged with the locals. They appeared to be no more than five feet tall at their maximum - hairless, their enlongated skulls were covered in ridges which most had..
[7:28][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] *chucklign to himself* Type X's...
[7:28][DOIC5]Chatam@Jabroc:*Stood and joined the others departing the shuttle.
[7:29][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:pierced extensively with little chains and shell beads. Their skin was a light orange shade, speckled with red, and some of them wore cosmetic paint on their upper ridges.
[7:30][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She took a relieved sigh, it appeared not fucking the locals would be an easy task.
[7:30][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi smirked, oddly thinking the same thing,
[7:31][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Alien] "We'd like to bid you welcome to our world, Federation starship Stardancer!
[7:31][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*"Fascinating people..." He thought to himself.
[7:31][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi concentrated on mimicking the facial expression of the one greeting them.
[7:34][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] "The pleasure is ours. On behalf of the United Federation of Planets, thank you for inviting us back.
[7:35][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Alein] "Of course, of course! Now, please, my wife has created a most excellent crustacean stew, you must join us... and your people must attend the festival, it should be starting shortly.
[7:36][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] Sounds wonderful
[7:36][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*nodding enthusiasm* 'Sir, may I record?" *She tries to be polite.
[7:36][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] "Brilliant idea, Councilor." *He turned toward Maeve and the cadets.* "I trust you'll all be back at the shuttle in three hours time.
[7:37][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] "...Might our cadets record the happenings, Councilor?
[7:37][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*glances out toward the water
[7:37][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Alien] "Of course, please do! We welcome all to share in the Festival of Amphion.
[7:38][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He looks at the natives with a smile on his face.
[7:38][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Alright cadets. Have fun. But not to much.
[7:38][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*A native smiled back. Her teeth were all wickedly sharp.
[7:38][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*Taking out the tricorder so it is identified as a recording device, and starts practicing its use.
[7:39][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*Maeve would lead them towards the festival while the senior officer went with the councilor
[7:39][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Thank you, Ma'am.
[7:39][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:"Yes, gratitude for your welcoming us.
[7:39][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina followed along to the festival cautiously-
[7:39][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She followed Maeve, looking around, nodding at natives if they looked their way.
[7:39][DOIC5]Erys@Cuatel:*follows along with the group
[7:40][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi goes with to the festival, doing her impression of a japanese tourist
[7:40][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He follows the group, waving at the natives. Thelonious was eager to know more about them.
[7:40][DOIC5]Chatam@Jabroc:*Follows after the group observing the natives and admiring the scenery.
[7:41][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*The festival was easy to spot. At least three of the hexagonal islands had been set aside with platforms for dancing, music being played on a number of bone-carved instruments, stalls of various..
[7:42][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:foods both sweet and savory and leaning heavily into the bounty of the sea. *
[7:43][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Hedwik tried -very- hard not to immediately stop at the food stalls, licking her lips like a harbor cat watching a fishing boat come into port.
[7:43][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*on one of hte islands there was what seemed to be some form of stage show as well.
[7:43][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He leaned towards one of the cadets.* "When can we join the festival?
[7:44][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:"Mom would love this..." *she chuckled* "Right up until the anaphylaxis"
[7:44][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina is busy taking notes.-
[7:44][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"I do not know about you, but when we have free rein, I am definitely stopping at a food and drink stall. Both to check out the cuisine and meet the locals.
[7:44][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Alright Spread out partake.
[7:45][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:"Captain said 3 hours, I set a timer.. I think we are allowed.
[7:45][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"You should be able to eat anything.
[7:45][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She needed no further invitation from Maeve.* "Oh, I have a tricorder, I will check it just in case.
[7:45][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:"I'd check if you have allergies.ten
[7:45][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"I for one am going to go listen to some music.
[7:45][DOIC5]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Hedwik turned towards a stall that looked appetizing, breaking off from the group.
[7:45][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she headed off towards a different island that hand people dancing and singing
[7:45][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*smiled at Tolena, thinking she read her mind.
[7:45][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] *He gaped around for a moment. A black and white cat's head popped up from under his collar just beneath his chin.
[7:45][DOIC4]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*Food vendors lined in stalls
[7:46][DOIC5]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vraj glanced about, curiousity about the food taking over
[7:46][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marla] "Oh, you did NOT bring the CAT!
[7:46][DOIC5]Chatam@Jabroc:*Chatam wandered off and started walking the rows of stands.
[7:46][DOIC5]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"I want to try everything! But I'll start with the people." *He heads to the island with dancing and singing.
[7:46][DOIC5]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi finds something appetising, to eat and drink then makes for the music, recording all the way.
[7:46][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*the music was happening on a stage where a large crowd was gathering
[7:46][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She sat at a stool in front of a bigger stall, smiling at the fish guy there.* "Hello, happy festival to you. Ah... what currency do you use? I am not sure if I can pay or trade.
[7:46][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve walked up to find a spot to stand
[7:47][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Iopi] "Oh! You're the visitors from the stars!
[7:47][DOIC4]Chatam@Jabroc:*Chatam wandered off and started walking the rows of stands.
[7:47][DOIC4]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vraj approached another stall
[7:47][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Yes. It's a pleasure to meet you, I am Hedwik." *She smiled at the Iopi.
[7:47][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina looks up from her note taking to find the others have scattered leaving her alone.-
[7:48][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*Thelonious arrives at the island and looks around.
[7:48][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--a small feeling of panic begins to set in, she quickly forces it away with her Vulcan training.-
[7:48][DOIC4]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi tries to bring Fallo along to get some food.
[7:48][DOIC4]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*fallo followed
[7:48][DOIC4]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*keeping her eys front
[7:49][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Iopi] "The pleasure is mine, I'm Voris! Would you like a disuri cake?
[7:49][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Good to meet you, Voris. Your islands are lovely. Would you be offended if I scanned the cake first? It is standard procedure, it just allows me to know if there is something my species won't react
[7:49][DOIC5]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*zarina woudl see a cabana type structure in it was a female of the Iopi sitting on some sort of thrown, it would look like an honored position
[7:50][DOIC4]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi wants to try several things, but is looking for eye wear especially things to shade the light from the sky.
[7:50][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"well to.
[7:50][DOIC4]Chatam@Jabroc:*Continued to walk the rows of stands looking for nothing in particular.
[7:50][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*the music was playing and maeve seemed to being follwoing the patterns with her eyes closed
[7:50][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina raises and eyebrow and moves closer to the cabana to get a better look-
[7:50][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:"surely this must be curturally significant.
[7:50][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Voris] "Okay!
[7:51][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Its lovely isn't it. Drums and rhtyhm and that stringed instrument is interesting
[7:51][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Thank you!" *She went and scanned the cake.* "Is the disuri cake traditional, or your own recipe?
[7:51][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*The Iopi had a tiny, ornate box near her, which she kept upon the arm of her throne.
[7:52][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He steps on the stage and tries to dance.
[7:52][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*several iopi dance with him
[7:52][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Voris] "This one has been in my family since before we settled on Cetas!
[7:52][DOIC4]Chatam@Jabroc:*Chatam stopped at a stand and examined the wares.
[7:52][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*they don't seem to have a set dance just whatever they want to do
[7:52][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve claps
[7:53][DOIC4]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi would move her feet to music carried on the air, and try samples of things, offering the same to Fallo.
[7:53][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina appraoched-- "Greetings, i am cadet Zarina Dyrellia, may i inquire as to your name?
[7:53][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*as the song came to an end they ushered him off the stage
[7:53][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*then thigns got quite
[7:53][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Ooh? Where did your family come from? I am from a world named Kzar, far out in the stars. From the mountains there, which is... very high land. Higher than eyes can see.
[7:53][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve looke don curiously
[7:53][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--she glanced at the box-
[7:53][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He continues dancing without realizing that the music had stopped.
[7:54][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*As one might expect the wares appeared to be heavily influenced by the sea, with shell and strange alien fish motifs everywhere to be seen.
[7:54][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*the stringed drums gave way to something else
[7:54][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Actually, sorry for explaining, you probably have underwater mountains, no?" *She chuckled, and if the cake was safe, she would try the offering.
[7:54][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*a dark ominious pounding of a drum
[7:54][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*several iopi in costume dressed as large tree like beings moved into position on the stage. followed by several more wearing what looked like wings on their arms
[7:54][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He stops and looks at the drums.
[7:55][DOIC4]Chatam@Jabroc:*Stepping into the booth he looked at a necklace of fishbones and stones.
[7:55][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*their movements were deliberat, slow and emualtign of flying
[7:55][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Iopi] *She smiled warmly.* "I am Amea, the Keeper of Love. Have you come to pay your blessings to the Beloved?
[7:55][DOIC4]Antony@Gonz.:*Tricorder scans of food, drink, flora, fauna, holographic photography, audio recordings,
[7:56][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*from a small door under the stage an Iopi emerged in what looked to be a different type of paint.. the avian Iopi and the tree Iopi seemed to recoil from her. Each time she aproached they moved away
[7:56][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Voris] "We're familiar with them, yes! We came from the homeworld of Iopia, which is quite far from here. But this is where we've found sanctuary from the devils.
[7:56][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*however eventually she helped a tree that seemed to be mimicing fire iwth an orange and red fan by usign water to put it out.
[7:56][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina thought about that a moment, uncertain what that meant-- "i am unfamiliar with your customs, but i also do not wish to insult your culture.
[7:57][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"The devils? Is it alright if I ask you about them?" *She smiled.* "I am curious about the Iopi, but I do not want to raise any topics you do not wish to talk on.
[7:57][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*then she helped a bird by healing a broken wing
[7:57][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He watches the performance in awe.
[7:57][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*the next sequence had faster mroe upbeat music adding a steal string and flute tyep instrument as they danced in harmony
[7:57][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Iopi] "Do you like it, Star Traveler?" *one asked from behind Chatam.
[7:57][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*but it all stopped on a single sour note
[7:58][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*another Iopi entered the stage... the mask was black as void and the cosutme remenescent of black carapce
[7:58][DOIC4]Chatam@Jabroc:"It is fascinating craftsmanship." *Chatam continued to look around.
[7:58][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Masked Iopi] *let out a howling blood curtlign scream
[7:58][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Voris] "Of course, I'm glad to answer any questions you have about us. The devils were the ones that drove us from our home, and killed the other races that we shared our world with.
[7:59][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*the tree iopi fell over isntantly and the birds all fell from their flighted dance
[7:59][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*the Iopi representing them ran from one side of the stage to the other dodging the masked iopi
[7:59][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Oh... I am very sorry to hear. My own people fought against similar devils, millions of years ago. Kzar has been attacked and rebuilt more times than we can count.
[8:00][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*until eventually the backdrop changed... instead of an arboreal world they were on a water world... two other iopi joining her on teh stage
[8:00][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "Here, let me show you." *She carefully opened the box and produced from within a tiny creature that appeared to be a cross between a mouse and a little bird. It looked up at Zarina with..
[8:00][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:massive, adorable eyes.
[8:01][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*they mimed fishign and building before until they had buildt an island
[8:01][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*which ended th eplay.
[8:01][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Oh, this cake is amazing. You are quite the chef. And I am not talkign empty worlds, I have been to restaurants all over the stars." *She winked.
[8:01][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*and musicians took the stage again to applause
[8:01][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Seems these people aren't native to here
[8:01][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:"that is most facinating Amea. What sort of creature is it?
[8:01][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*She said having appraoched thelonius
[8:01][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He applauds at the performance,* "It seems so!
[8:02][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Iopi] "Is there anything in particular you are looking for? Perhaps a gift for a mate?" *He blinked twice. Was that supposed to be a wink?
[8:02][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Young Adult Iopi] *a young adult Iopi Approached thelonius
[8:02][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Iopi] Greetings. You are a Star Man right
[8:02][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:(Empty words*
[8:03][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He noticed the Iopi,* "Well, Starfleet really. I am Thelonious." *He offered to shake the Iopi's hand.*
[8:03][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Voris] "I'm glad you think so. And I'm sorry the devils also hurt your people.
[8:03][DOIC4]Chatam@Jabroc:*Chatam shook his head.* "I am young for a mate or to consider seeking one." *He considered before answering.* "What do the designs of your artistry signify?" *He gestures to each piece.
[8:04][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Thank you. We fought our devils back. My parents were part of that. They kept us confined ot our part of the galaxy, actually. If we had not won, we would have never been able to explore further and
[8:05][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "He's a kalakthi, and my best friend. He was chosen to be the Beloved this festival, it's an -incredible- honor.
[8:05][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she looked at the hand
[8:05][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Meet you.
[8:06][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:"The beloved is a title then. What sort of blessings d your people traditionally giv ethe beloved?
[8:06][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] You do this
[8:06][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He slowly retracted it,* "So, would you like to tell me anything?
[8:07][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Iopi] "The shell symbolizes the protection bestowed upon us by the ancient protectors of the sea. And this..." *He pointed to a shrimp-like creature.* "That is the Amphion, our most ardent..
[8:07][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve took thelonius hand as he retracted and shook it
[8:07][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:protector.
[8:07][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Iopi] Oh its a greeting
[8:07][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Iopi] Well Maybe? I was curious what did you think of the Exodus story
[8:07][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Voris] "Then I'm very glad you did.
[8:08][DOIC4]Chatam@Jabroc:*Chatam nods.* "Can you tell me about these ancient protectors of the sea?
[8:08][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[AMeve] is that what that was
[8:08][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Oh, it was lovely!
[8:08][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "Your love, of course. And little pats on the head.
[8:08][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"On to happier matters, what is it the festival of Amphion is about? Is there anything specific I should do to honor it?
[8:08][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Iopi] My name is Sren
[8:08][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Good to meet you, Srena!
[8:09][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Srena] Do you have... Hjinala where you come from
[8:09][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina closed her eyes a moment then reaced out and gave the small creature a gentle pat of th e head-
[8:09][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Hjinala?" *He raised an eyebrow,* "I don't think so.
[8:09][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] *looked at her tricroder
[8:09][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Voris] "Oh, Amphion is one of our protectors! There are many titans who swim in these waters, they give us their blessings to keep the devils and storms at bay.
[8:09][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Oh Trees. yes where i am from we have them
[8:10][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Srena] Do they talk to you? The ones from our stories use to talk to us. Them and the Vi'ada
[8:10][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeva] The Vi'adai are those the birds
[8:11][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Oooh. Do they come up to the surface when you celebrate them? My own world has a protector like that, our shieldmaiden. My mother knows her, but I have not met her myself.
[8:11][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Iopi] "They protect us from the devils and storms, of course.
[8:11][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Srena] Birds yes! My understanding microbes like your language
[8:11][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Voris] "Yes!
[8:11][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"How lovely. Do you have any idea when Amphion will show? I wish to be there with the Iopi to show my respect.
[8:11][DOIC4]Antony@Gonz.:*tugging on Fallo* "Come, let's see the music and dancing.
[8:11][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Unfortunately, the trees from my planet don't exactly talk to us.
[8:12][DOIC4]Chatam@Jabroc:"The Devils?" *He tilts his head with the question.
[8:12][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Well... When and where.
[8:12][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Srena] Ours didn't either. they sorta talked in our minds
[8:12][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*As the creature was extended toward her, and as Zarina reached out to pet it... there was suddenly a streak of black and white...
[8:12][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Srena] Form the stories. But they all died when we had to leave our home
[8:12][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "COLBY JACK! NOOOO!
[8:13][DOIC4]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*fallo follwos tavi
[8:13][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Crossing over to the dance area, still scanning random stuff
[8:13][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"That's a shame, really. It would've been nice to interact with them.
[8:13][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] *She screamed in horror as the cat snatched the Beloved from her hand and immediately bolted back out of the tent!
[8:14][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "Oh no! I'm sorry!!
[8:14][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marla] "WHY did you bring that dumb cat in the first place?!
[8:14][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina gasped in horror as the beloved was snatched. without skipping a beat she was off after the cat-
[8:14][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "He was getting cabin fever!!
[8:15][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Srena] The devils came and killed them
[8:15][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] *looked ocncerned
[8:15][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Devils
[8:15][DOIC5]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina wishe she had brought a phaser, but did her best to keep up with the feline.-
[8:15][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Coming up to Maeve* "Devils?
[8:15][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Srena] We don't have another name... they were bad drvoe us from our home
[8:15][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Adult Iopi] Srena
[8:15][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Are you aware of how they appeared?
[8:16][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Adult Iopi] Srena there you are... Hello I hope Srena hasn't been bothering you
[8:16][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*While they talked about Amphon, Hedwik decided to employ an old hearts and minds trick, taking out the crackers from her MRE and scanning them to see if they're safe for Iopi.
[8:16][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Iopi] "Horrible creatures. THey would steal entire towns away in the night... they murdered the others we shared our homeworld with. They're the reason we came here to Cetas.
[8:16][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Not really, I'm learning quite a few interesting things from her.
[8:16][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Srena] This is Thelonius and..
[8:16][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Maeve
[8:17][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"hello, I am Tavi, this is Fallo.
[8:17][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Srena] Hi
[8:17][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*A black and white streak darted past them with something brown in his mouth.
[8:17][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Do they have cats here
[8:17][DOIC4]Chatam@Jabroc:*He nods as he listens.* "And these creatures have not come here to Cetas?
[8:17][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Srena] What is a cat
[8:17][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"Was that.. Marlin's cat?
[8:17][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[ADult Iopi] *in horror* It has the Beloved
[8:18][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*putting away the tricorder, she takes off after the cat.
[8:18][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] *pinched her nose* Fvadt... that can't be good
[8:18][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Colby
[8:18][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Why did Marlin bring a cat?
[8:18][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Sorry gotta go. Don't knwo after it..
[8:18][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*the adult iopi picked up srena
[8:18][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Voris] "Near the end of the night, when it's time to make the offering.
[8:18][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve also took off after the cat
[8:18][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--moments later Zarina comes running after the cat-- "Aprehend that feline.
[8:18][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi did not apologize, just ran
[8:18][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Iopi] "They have not, because our protectors keep them away.
[8:19][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She nods her head, and if the crackers turn out safe for iopi, she'd offer them.* "These are sesame crackers. Great to make sandwiches with, put a little sauce in the middle.
[8:19][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Will you be at the offerings yourself? I do not quite know what to offer Amphon.
[8:19][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*A cat darted past the stalls.
[8:20][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Wait, should I go after the cat too?!" *Without waiting for an answer, Thelonious rushed off to go after the pet.
[8:20][DOIC4]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Oh, sh... I am -so- very sorry!" *Hedwik's instincts kicked in and she got up to chase after Colby Jack, giving him a -very- feline hiss.
[8:20][DOIC4]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Voris] "The offering is--- THE BELOVED!!" *He yelped in horror to see the cat absconding.
[8:20][DOIC4]Chatam@Jabroc:"Is it possible to meet these protectors?
[8:20][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"Spread out" *she calls* "cover the exits
[8:25][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*Marla and Marlin quickly moved to cover two of the exit bridges in case the cat decided to double back. The cadets continued to give chase, Zarina turning a corner just in time to see Colby Jack's.
[8:25][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:tail vanishing under a little wooden divider into a stall.
[8:26][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*Maeve looked around* "I don't see it!
[8:26][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She joined the chase.* "Anyone see where it went?
[8:26][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:"Quickly the animal entered this stall, it crawled under the divider.
[8:26][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Slowing to get eyes on it. She nods, and goes aroudn behind it to catch if scared through it.
[8:26][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Let's surround the stall! Give him no clear exits!
[8:27][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*They could hear an alien scream from inside.
[8:27][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He runs to one of the exits and dives in to block the cat from escaping.*
[8:27][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She went to cover one side of the stall, preparing to catch the cat if the alien chased it out.
[8:27][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"That's not the cat right?!
[8:27][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"No, that's an iopi!
[8:27][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] Defintily not
[8:28][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Iopi] "WHAT IS THIS DEVIL?!
[8:29][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"It's not a devil! Just a cute annoying furball!
[8:30][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*The team had the stall surrounded! They closed in to give the little fuzzy beast no room to restreat... when...
[8:31][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*A tiny fuzzy face popped out from under the stall door, eyes big and baby-like as Colby Jack walked calmly out and set a very bewildered and drool-covered mouse-bird right on Chatam's feet.
[8:31][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve picke dup the cat quickly
[8:32][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*by the scruff
[8:32][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] COlby that was VERY NAUGHTY
[8:32][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Hedwik went to scoop up the little mousey thing as gently as possible.
[8:32][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Colby Jack] *He yowled and flailed his little limbs.* "MROOOW!
[8:32][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Are you alright, little buddy?" *She crooned at the mouse-bird.
[8:33][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:"perhaps we should have the Beloved examined medically, just to be sure.
[8:33][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Tricorder back out to scan the thing
[8:33][DOIC6]Chatam@Jabroc:*Looked at Maeve* "Perhaps we should get the feline back to the shuttle...
[8:33][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Kalakthi] *It went limp right then and there in Hedwik's hands.
[8:33][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"...Fuck!" *She held it out.* "Someone scan it!
[8:34][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] RIgby
[8:34][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*is scanning it* "Anyone got a medkit?
[8:34][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "Which on---
[8:34][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She meanwhile gently pressed a finger to where she hoped the mousy's heart would be, rotating her finger, trying to do a CPR on a very -tiny- thing.
[8:34][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marla] "IT'S OBVIOUSLY YOU!
[8:34][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve was waiting to hand the cat to someone
[8:34][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Isn't there one in the shuttle?
[8:34][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON
[8:34][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] *He jogged over to take the cat.* "Oops!
[8:35][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Oh, thank Athena." *She held out the mousy.* "Cat got it, it fainted, i am trying heart massage.
[8:35][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Show the scan to Mehta, who will knw better what it means.
[8:35][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Colby Jack] *He had the look of an innocent baby.
[8:35][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Foul Language!
[8:35][DOIC6]Chatam@Jabroc:"For the love of all that is...
[8:35][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] Mixma... i can say whatever i damn well pelase
[8:35][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] *the doctor moved to take the little creature
[8:35][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Hedwik set it in Mehta's hand.
[8:36][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"As I said, doctor, I had just started heart massage, but I do not know how to do it on... well... whatever this is.
[8:36][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] *she scanned it then administered a tiny dose and the little creature was alive
[8:36][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] You didn't think that maybe it might see you as a bigger version of the predator that just nabbed it
[8:36][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She breathed a sigh of relief as the mousy seemed to recover.
[8:36][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "That's them!" *She declared as she arrived, flanked by two very angry looking Iopi with batons.
[8:37][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] THis belogns to you right
[8:37][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"No, doctor... I just wanted to get it away from the street so it didn't get stepped on.
[8:37][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "That's the Beloved, and I am his keeper!
[8:37][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Mehta] *handed it to her* Now my soup is getting cold. Do with them as you wish
[8:37][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*mehta then left the cadets to deal with the authorities
[8:38][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Hedwik rubbed her temples.* "Beloved? Keeper?" *She looked at the iopi and the others.
[8:38][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Looking at the tricorder trying to puzzle out the medical readout, and scowling at it.
[8:38][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] *She took the kalakthi, checking him quickly before she placed him back in his little cage.* "Who is responsible for this attack?
[8:39][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "Um..." *He looked at the kitty presently purring in his arms.
[8:39][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"It appears our own... beloved... liked yours a bit too much.
[8:39][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] I am incredibley sorry, My name is Ensign Maeve Tolena. ANd it woudl appear... a pet from our ship made its way on the shuttle. Silece cadet
[8:40][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She silenced.
[8:40][DOIC6]Chatam@Jabroc:*Looked at the Lopi vendor he had been talking to and sighed.
[8:40][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Transferring the scan data to the PADD, and attempting to parse it looking for good news.
[8:41][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] *She pursed her lips, looking at Maeve and then at Colby Jack.* "The Beloved has been returned before the ceremony... and just in time, it would seem." *She pointed at the cat.* "But that.
[8:41][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:devil creature needs to be contained and removed from this world. there is no place for its kind here.
[8:41][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"And it will be.
[8:41][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Colby Jack] "Mew." *He said, to be involved.
[8:42][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Marlin take Colby Jack back to the shuttle and remain there.
[8:42][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "Y-yes, ma'am. Come on, CJ." *He carried the cat away.
[8:43][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Mutters* "i'm gladd I didn not even contemplate bringing my falcon.
[8:43][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "I trust you'll make sure he's duly reprimanded back on your star vessel?
[8:43][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Oh he will be cleaning biofilters for a month.
[8:43][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina stood there looking apologetic-
[8:44][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"If we have nt all wonr out our welcome we would very much like to see this ceremony.
[8:44][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"But it is completley understandable if we have,
[8:44][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi shifts back to Fallo
[8:44][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:*walks up to the group eating something frozen in a cone
[8:44][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] *She nodded.* "I'll accept that, then... but for now, yes. It is time for the ceremony.
[8:45][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] *He also had a snowcone.* "We miss something?
[8:45][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Yeah we played your favorite pastime.. come on.
[8:45][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:Wow, you played "annoy everybody all day?" I thought Zeke was the grandmaster
[8:45][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] *She turned and began to walk toward the central platform closest to the water's edge.
[8:45][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She filed in after Maeve.
[8:46][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Didn't try any of the food though..." *He muttered.
[8:46][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "They didn't do it nearly as well.
[8:46][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve followed
[8:46][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--followed along to watch the ceremony.-
[8:46][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Took out her PADD and tapped something.
[8:46][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:*nods and follows along with the group* Can't beat the master
[8:46][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*The rest of the Iopi were beginning to gather in a little semicircle around the water. There was a small boat bobbing in the dark sea.
[8:47][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve glanced at her padd but seemed to be fighting a romulan.. or maybe human amount of rage
[8:47][DOIC6]Chatam@Jabroc:*Followed after the group and shook his head to himself.
[8:47][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--watched the ceremony proceedings curiously-
[8:47][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"Master at grabbing himself?
[8:48][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She stood a bit further back from the water just in case the giant fish god is hungry.
[8:48][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] *The crowd parted for her as she stepped through, rippling like waves outward as she came to stand at the shoreline.
[8:49][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He walked over to Hedwik,* "I didn't get to try the food, how was it?
[8:49][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She hushed him, nodding her head to the ceremony.
[8:49][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "Amphion... Great One! Boundless in your might and in your love! On this day, we honor you with this one, beloved beyond all others.
[8:49][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:*looks at Antony and smirks
[8:49][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina canted her head slightly as she staqrted to have concerns about the nature of thsi ceremony-
[8:50][DOIC6]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vraj approached, holding a bowl of spicy food in hand
[8:50][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] *She opened the box just enough to kiss the creature gently upon the head, then closed it again and set the box in the boat.
[8:51][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Hedwik seemed to have the same concerns as Zarina now, her eyebrows shooting up.
[8:51][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*The Iopi began to chant and dance as a few of them pushed the boat off into the waves.
[8:52][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*a small eyebrow raise
[8:52][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*turnign the tricorder toward the water to record
[8:52][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "...So I dunno if there was something weird in this snow cone, but are we watching a chick send her pet mouse off to die at sea?
[8:52][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*maeve stepped on zekes toe
[8:53][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "Ow.
[8:53][DOIC6]Chatam@Jabroc:"It has meaning.
[8:53][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--Zarina stared at the ceremony in silence.-
[8:53][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:*snickers at Zeke and whispers* Just be glad they're not sacrificing a virgin, or you'd be in danger
[8:54][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "I was gonna say... we didn't see where Marlin went off to," *he whispered back to Erys.
[8:54][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*As the boat became smaller and smaller... a dark shape appeared in the water beneath it. And it rapidly began to grow.
[8:55][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:*nnods at Zeke, her attention shifting toward the dark shape in the water
[8:55][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Her jaw dropped as the realization she ruined her calm evening to save a mousey that'd be eaten in ten minutes anyways dawned on her.
[8:57][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*Suddenly an explosion of water obliterated the boat as a a massive head reared up from the waves. A deep red shell probably larger than the island cluster itself emerged, feelers waving..
[8:58][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:and claws held aloft high enough to eclipse the moons emerging in the sky above. The Iopi gave a huge collective gasp and began to cheer, their music beginning once again at an even louder and more.
[8:58][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"That was... interesting.
[8:58][DOIC6]Chatam@Jabroc:"Fascinating.
[8:58][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:joyous beat. Amea smiled, pearly tears pouring down her cheeks as she clasped her hands.
[8:59][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She watched in silence, jaw tightening, annoyed at the fact that the mousey got eaten.
[8:59][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*BLINK* "woah" *look at the tricorder, making sure she was getting this.
[8:59][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] What
[8:59][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "So... six more weeks of winter, I guess?
[8:59][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:*took a bite of her snowcone* ...nice
[8:59][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He leaned over to Hedwik,* "Don't worry, it probably needed to be sacrificed that way.
[9:00][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] That was a big lobster..
[9:00][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:*glances at Zeke* You think the captain would let us get one of those? Definitely a better pet than your cat
[9:00][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"I am not worried about it. More annoyed I cut my dinner short.
[9:01][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"At least you had dinner.
[9:01][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "It's not my cat!
[9:01][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"There is time to get something yet Mix Man.
[9:01][DOIC6]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vraj gave a little cough
[9:01][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"This being is not a pet. It apparently is what protected the world from the Black Ocean.
[9:01][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] What would have happened if we hadn't got the mouse thing back
[9:01][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*An Iopi came around with a tray full of drinks, offering them to the cadets.
[9:02][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"It likely would have rampaged eating everyone here.
[9:02][DOIC6]Chatam@Jabroc:"Floods, storms, the devils would return.
[9:02][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"At least according to the legends I was told." *She smiled and nodded gratefully, taking a drink.
[9:02][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Really? Well I gotta try as much as I can!" *He took one of the drinks from the Iopi,* "Starting with this!"
[9:02][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--stands there watching Amea-
[9:02][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Exactly." *She nodded at Chatam.* "I was told it was one of the titans that prevented this.
[9:02][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Iopi] "Oh, if the Beloved goes missing for some reason, the Keeper is offered instead.
[9:02][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"...oh.
[9:02][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Iopi] "But that, like, never happens.
[9:02][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Accepting the drink, scanning for record, then drinking
[9:02][DOIC6]Chatam@Jabroc:"I... well... glad we could help.
[9:03][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Does that have alcohol in it...
[9:03][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:*grins* Zeke calls dibs on being the Keeper then
[9:03][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Iopi] "Yes! Fish wine!
[9:03][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she took a big gulp
[9:03][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"That young woman who was so upset, she said she was the keeper... glad we found it.
[9:03][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He takes a sip of the drink,* "Fish wine?
[9:03][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Hedwik took a small sip... then liked it and took a deeper gulp.
[9:03][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*It tasted exactly how you'd think something called fish wine would taste.
[9:03][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Salty.
[9:04][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Hedwik, being a cat, greatly enjoyed the fish wine.* "Athena, this is incredible.
[9:04][DOIC6]Chatam@Jabroc:*Lifted his hand politely declining.
[9:04][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--approaches Amea-- "My condolences on your loss.
[9:04][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Smiled and said thank you for her anchovie past cocktail.
[9:04][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she finished hers in one swig
[9:04][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Would be a good base for a bloody mary.
[9:04][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Would ruin a perfect drink by mixing it.
[9:04][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Didn't expect fish to be wine-able." *He looks over to the stalls to see if they have any food left.
[9:04][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "Oh, it's quite fine. It was a great honor, and this way he'll live on forever, protecting us.
[9:05][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] When did the beloved start being offered instead of the keeper
[9:05][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*There seemed to be a LOT of seafood dishes.
[9:05][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--raises an eyebrow but does not comment-- "i see. This ceremony is an annual thing?
[9:05][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi wasn't expecting beef tips and ice cream
[9:06][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He headed for the stalls to try the seafood.
[9:06][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "I believe it was about thirteen rotations ago?
[9:06][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"How long are your rotations?
[9:07][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:"interesting.
[9:07][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] *She blinked.* "A rotation around the star?
[9:07][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"Yes, how many sleep cycles?
[9:07][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "Four hundred.
[9:07][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"You said you do this every 10 yearS
[9:08][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:A year is not a rotation is it
[9:08][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Its still based on your old calendar system from your homeworld
[9:08][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "Yes!
[9:09][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"How many of these ceremonies do you preside over
[9:09][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Listening, and recording the interview Tolena is having with the keeper
[9:09][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*Just then, their alert went off that they were nearly at their time limit.
[9:09][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "We were only chosen for this last one.
[9:09][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She looked to the others.* "We should start heading back.
[9:10][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"One last question before we have to go.
[9:10][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"Our sincerest appologies for taking our leave but we are ordered to return.
[9:10][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"From everyone if you wish.
[9:10][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--looked at Amea-- "thank you for allowing us to witness the ceremony and attend the festival.
[9:10][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "I suppose that would be fine!
[9:10][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] How years in a rotation?
[9:10][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She waited her turn to ask.
[9:10][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "A year is a rotation!
[9:11][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"How did this titan protect you from the storms and devils? Did it fight them physically?
[9:11][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Fallo] So this is the first Ceremony that didn't have a Iopi as sacrifice?
[9:12][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "Yes! And they have special powers. You don't physically fight a storm." *She laughed at the thought.
[9:12][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*nods* "400 days in a year Fallo, and they just started with this type of sacrifice instead of the keeper 13 years ago. I am glad we did not witness your sacrifice mis Amea.
[9:12][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[MAeve] Okay fallo that was your question
[9:12][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"I would love to ask about the powers, but my turn is done." *She smirked.
[9:12][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:"i am sorry i was unable to properly offer my blessing to the beloved.
[9:13][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "In the end all was well.
[9:13][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Any last questions?
[9:13][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "Where do we get more of this fish juice?
[9:13][DOIC6]Chatam@Jabroc:*Shook his head as he listened to the other answers.
[9:14][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--nods to Amea before turning and heading back toward the shuttle.-
[9:14][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*squints with murderous intent
[9:14][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "...Um? I... think there's more at the stalls?
[9:14][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "Cool. That was my only question, thanks.
[9:14][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*Thelonious was still busy trying out the seafood.
[9:15][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Well thank you Keeper. I have to get these cadets back to the ship.
[9:15][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Do you have a quesiton for us?
[9:15][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*They had little fried strips of a brilliantly blue fish paired with a salty-sweet sauce.
[9:16][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:*takes another bites of her snowcone and follows along with the group
[9:16][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "Too many to count! But I won't keep you any longer since you have to go.
[9:16][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"Thank you, and your people for your blessings and sharing your ceremony. Vale et placens." *she folds her tricorder and starts back for the shuttle, trying to lead Fallo.
[9:16][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "Just... please don't bring the fuzzy one back.
[9:17][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He tries some of the fish.
[9:17][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:*Good fish.
[9:17][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Thank you for sharing this ceremony with us, Keeper. Amphion is majestic.
[9:17][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*It was pretty good.
[9:17][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "Thank you! Farewell!
[9:17][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"We will be in range for a little while longer please do not hesitate to send a message using this.
[9:18][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she handed her a hand communicator that looked liek a fun 25th century version fo a 23rd century throwback
[9:18][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Amea] "Wow! Thank you!
[9:18][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"OKay cadets back to the shuttle
[9:18][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He turns to see the cadets heading into the shuttle, he turns around and tanks the Iopas in the stall before heading to the shuttle as well.*
[9:19][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She headed to the shuttle.
[9:19][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] *He climbed aboard with a bottle of dark liquor.* "Nice.
[9:19][DOIC6]Chatam@Jabroc:*Headed for the shuttle with the others admiring the stalls on the way back
[9:20][DOIC6]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*Vraj finished his soup and politely discarded the bowl before he made his way back to the shuttle
[9:20][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] *He was sheepishly staying in the back with a sleeping cat on his lap.
[9:20][DOIC6]Zarina Dyrellia@Demoncheru:--climbs aboard the shuttle and quietly takes her seat and buckles in-
[9:20][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She waved her goodbye to Voris on the way, then climbed on the shuttle.
[9:20][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:*He find a seat on the shuttle and buckles up* "Good food, great people, interesting wine.
[9:20][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:*she entered
[9:20][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] Welcome back cadets
[9:20][DOIC6]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:Thank you sir
[9:21][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:*plops down in the copilot seat again
[9:21][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Thank you, sir.
[9:21][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi made sure Fallo was in before she looked back to see if everyone was on the way back, taking a mental count.
[9:21][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*She sat down and buckled up.
[9:21][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marla] *She sat down next to Marlin in stone cold silence.
[9:21][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"There are now four Fs.
[9:21][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"Fish?
[9:21][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Felines.
[9:21][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"How did we even get a cat here?
[9:22][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"That is a very good question...
[9:22][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"Im curious about that myself. Marlin care to explain?
[9:22][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "...He wanted some fresh air... He's not used to being on a ship.
[9:22][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marla] "I TOLD you this was going to happen!
[9:22][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"I don't know why you would bring a cat on the ship at all. You don't have your own quarters." *she would be recounting inside before sitting down.
[9:22][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "I thought it'd be fine!
[9:23][DOIC6]Vrajen Kodor@the5of43:*he shook his head* It technically backfired..
[9:23][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"Animal transport cage or sample jar." *she said and left it at that.
[9:23][DOIC6]Chatam@Jabroc:"But worked out in the end.
[9:23][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Are we going to airlock the cat then?
[9:23][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "NO!!
[9:24][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"The cat is not at fault.
[9:24][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] *He held the kitty protectively.
[9:24][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:Before or after we airlock Marlin
[9:24][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Is anyone missing besides Mehta and Blaine?
[9:24][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "Keep the cat, airlock the cadet." *He nodded once.
[9:24][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:"An ancester some wher eo mine most likely would have keelhauled him yes."
[9:25][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Definitely." *He nodded as well.
[9:26][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] =^= Sir i've got all teh kids what are the orders
[9:26][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] =
[9:26][DOIC5]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Blaine] =/\= "Take them on home, it's their bedtime... we'll be here a little longer.
[9:26][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] Aye sir
[9:27][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:*snorts at the mention of bedtime
[9:27][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*Tavi sits down filters the tricorder data while sitting there for the trip.
[9:27][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Blake] Alright cadet. Take us back to the barn
[9:27][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"By the way, did any of us bring some leftovers?
[9:27][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] *He raised the bottle.* "Right here.
[9:27][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"Just this mostly full cup of fish wine.
[9:27][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:Sure thing. *triggers the ramp closure and startup sequence
[9:27][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:*Hedwik took out her PADD and started typing out the report she'd agreed to earlier, wanting it out of the way.
[9:28][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] I expect the reports in the morning
[9:28][DOIC6]Thelonious@AJwaderz#6680:"Oh well.
[9:28][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"First thing?
[9:28][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Yes
[9:28][DOIC6]Erys@Cuatel:*ramps up the power and lifts off, turning toward the course back to the ship and engaging thrusters.
[9:28][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"..I imagine the reports are on the Iopi as a species and the festival, and we keep the... cat out of them?
[9:28][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] *He rolled his eyes.
[9:28][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] No you include the cat
[9:28][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] The first duty of a starfleet officer is the truth
[9:28][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"Right.. I don't expect to cook anything for a while, and garum is only good for cooking. Zeke, you want this?
[9:29][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Zeke] "Sure.
[9:29][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Thats is what that reminded me of
[9:29][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:*nods and gets to work on her report.
[9:29][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Garum.. which was really good on that vrinak
[9:29][DOIC6]Hedwik@bulgariandragon:"Understood...
[9:29][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] Marlin you owe me two report.
[9:30][DOIC6]Antony@Gonz.:"Don't forget to have Colby sign his.
[9:30][DOIC6]Tolena@Captain_Rien:[Maeve] I want you to justify bring the cat. if i Don't like it I will tether you to the hull and let you float until i do
[9:30][DOIC]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:** As the shuttle lifted off from the artificial island and began to ascend into the night sky, the credits began to roll... and everything else was a social. *
[9:30][DOIC6]DGM Apocalypse@liorexu:[Marlin] "Aw, rats...