Pilgrim 9/22

[9:04] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** The STAR TREK: PILGRIM theme is replaced by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQvGuSHMbMc tonight.**

[9:05] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: ** The episode opens on a shot of the Lihoa homeworld, orbited by thousands of defense platforms of questionable design.  As it slowly pans out the camera moves out to a neighbouring system where...

[9:06] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: the Pilgrim has temporarily taken refuge to repair their systems after numerous errors had rendered them inefficient.  As it moves into the interior of the ship one can see alpha watch resuming...

[9:06] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: their posts as T'Pang's log plays... **

[9:06] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: Captain's Log, Stardate 97534.98, After rather extensive software rollback and maintanance by engineering the Pilgrim is now in shape to resume out mission in LMC-2111. Orders from command are ...

[9:08] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: that we move to establish contact with the Lihoa as soon as possible and if possible negotiate for the release of the two Romulans we detected by thier souther sea.

[9:09] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: if the Lihoa insist on starting hostilities we are to withraw. I have to admit I am paprehensive regarding this mission and our chances for success. However, we will perform our duty regardless of

[9:09] [DOIC] T'Pang@Demoncherub: any misgivings.  End Log.

[9:10] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Hmm, that's interesting..."

[9:10] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --T'Pang switches off her Starfleet i-Pad and puts it away--

[9:11] [DOIC2] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she then gets up and heads for the bridge.--

[9:12] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Commander?"

[9:12] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Anything to report?"

[9:12] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li is running various tests on the Pilgrim's systems.*

[9:12] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Apparently the region where the Romulans are being held?  Today marks a holiday of theirs, some Festival of the Great Huntress."

[9:13] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: I do have concerns that the instant we open negotiates the romulans will be killed.

[9:13] [DOIC1] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: "Lihoa maintain exercising in upper atmosphere as well as scavanging operation in the debris field. Overall it suggests routine operations, Captain."

[9:13] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Ettore]  "...So everyone's telling me, give him the tooth back, give him the tooth back, but I'm like, hell no, he shouldn't have grabbed my ass..."

[9:14] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "that is a possibility. But, I am conting of the fact that they kept them alive because they need them. If they kill them they lose that source of knowledge."

[9:14] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: To not not have reached the stars on thier own would potentially make them appear weak.

[9:14] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Only if they do not think they can gain the knowledge otherwise.

[9:15] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: I woudl advise not to underestimate the pride and stupidity of beauracrats.

[9:15] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: Wow.. That's-- what a great story.. *he said, spinning in his office chair from side to side*

[9:15] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Captain.

[9:15] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Thank you mister Aquila, I will try not to make such a mistake."

[9:15] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "I am not certain that I agree on the assessment, Captain, but you would do well to take precautions."

[9:16] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Our strength is the diversity of outlooks on any given situation. Especially in the uncontrolled environment of a starship bridge.

[9:17] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Would you not agree Commander.

[9:17] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I don't know that there is many precautions we can take, without something like a preemptive rescue attempt."

[9:17] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Commander Gayle mentioned something about a festival.

[9:18] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "a festival?"

[9:18] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "I do, Lieutenant.  And Captain, if I am correct about my impressions of their society, I do not believe there would be anything keeping us from simply beaming the Romulans out of their...

[9:18] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Festival of the great huntress, Captain... I'm digging through the database now to see if it's something we learned of last time."

[9:18] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *He is doing just that.*

[9:18] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: places of captivity in an absolute last resort."

[9:18] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: The defense would do that.

[9:19] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: It is elevated in ability compared to what it should be and we would need to be within range.

[9:19] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "I refer to anti-transporter technology, but yes, that is a fair point."

[9:19] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: However if the ship doing the beamign was already within the grid.

[9:19] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: And could rephase cloak after decloaking to beam them out.

[9:19] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "You suggest the Mayflower goes ahead."

[9:19] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: I do.

[9:20] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "AS of this point I think our only real option is to make contact and hope things go well and they prove to be more reasonable that we think they are."

[9:20] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: We have conventional stealth measures capable of renderign the vessel unable to be detected by primative sensors... as you say captain.

[9:20] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "That is a interesting possiblity Mister Aquila. Have the Mayflower standing by to beam the prisoners out at a moments notice."

[9:21] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Captain?

[9:21] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "You're gonna want to hear this.

[9:21] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "what do I want to hear Lieutenant."

[9:21] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "The festival of the Great Huntress celebrates the adoptive mother of one of the legendary heroes... What she did was apparently teach the Lehoa to "Reject terror."

[9:22] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "that sounds like a familiar story Lieutenant."

[9:22] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Now, it could simply be a metaphor, but in this galaxy..."

[9:23] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Also often a chorus of a revitalized society after they were destroyed.

[9:23] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: In this galaxy.

[9:23] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "these people would not be the only civilization to have a mythology rflecting ancient contact with the Dark."

[9:23] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Indeed."

[9:23] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "This Huntress figure seems oddly remeniciant of Kzari lengends."

[9:25] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "Many of the mythologies in this galaxy bear such themes and figures.  It would be curious to see what form this one takes."

[9:25] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We will have to explore this after we make contact, if we get the chance."

[9:26] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tamin]  "Shall I get us underway then, Captain?"

[9:26] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Not just yet."

[9:26] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: *he stood at his station*

[9:27] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Ettore]  "Best family reunion I ever went to, and it wasn't even my family."

[9:27] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Commander Vaylith, what is your thoughts on having the cloaked Mayflower on station to beam out the Romulans if negotiations go bad? Do you see it as an accepable risk?"

[9:28] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Brandt and Zohle were arguing over whether it was okay to only have onions as a pizza topping.*

[9:29] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li rubs the bridge of his nose as he works.*

[9:29] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: Well was the key lime pie at least good?

[9:29] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Brandt]  "It's a legitimate topping!"

[9:29] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: *he smiles and files something away*

[9:29] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Zohle]  "Yes, but you have to PAIR IT with something!"

[9:30] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --glances back at her Borg.--

[9:30] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Brandt]  "I mean, I guess cheese?"

[9:30] [DOIC1] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: "If we intend to open communications with them, I am uncertian to why the USS Pilgrim will not be in a position to perform the evacuation itself if the situation deteriorate, Captain."

[9:30] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Zohle]  "You didn't have cheese on your hypothetical already?!"

[9:31] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Ettore]  "The tiny-ass slice of it I got, sure.  How does a guy have that many cousins?"

[9:31] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Commander it has to do with hoow much damage that grid could potentially do before we can withdraw.

[9:31] [DOIC4] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin is medical running through an evaluation simulation to sharpen his skills.*

[9:31] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Sure the Pilgrim could move into range and beam them out, but then we would have to deal with thier orbital defenses. If we send the Mayflower in then we can conduct negotiations from a safer distanc

[9:32] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: Well.. I have many cousins too? It's really not that hard.

[9:32] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Their defence system cannot be -that- advanced, wouldn't Commanders Gayle and Vaylith be able to take it down in an instant if it goes bad?"

[9:33] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Who eats pizza without cheese?

[9:33] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Holonurse]  "Hurry, doctor, if you can't remove the parasites in time, he'll lose his entire colon!"

[9:33] [DOIC1] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: "The mayflower is unable to perform a transportation while cloaked, When it uncloaks it can with impunity be destroyed by the Grid. At the same time current assessment is it would take significant >

[9:33] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We have no idea how advanced it is or how much damage it could do before we could disable it."

[9:33] [DOIC1] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: > time for the grid to cause overwhelming damage to the Pilgrim if the ship has shields at full."

[9:34] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: We have some idea unless the analysis was also part of the computer malfunciton.

[9:34] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Which we cannot rule out

[9:34] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I deally the Mayflower would be inside the defense grid perimeter when it decloaks so fireing on it would prove problematic."

[9:34] [DOIC1] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: "Current assessment is that the defense grid is susepteble to the EWAR methods we have available, Ma'am."

[9:34] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  *She nodded.*  "Like trying to shoot a fly on your own face."

[9:35] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Interesting my terminal must not have taken into account ewar suites when it did its analysis.

[9:35] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Apologies captain.

[9:35] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "VEry well then, prepare EWAR defenses and have shields on standby. We will do this the old fashioned way."

[9:35] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: I can only give recommendations as good as the information proovided to me.

[9:36] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "i am assuming these people wont have subspace communications."

[9:36] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Brandt]  "People who don't like cheese?"

[9:37] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Old fashioned comms, most likely, ma'am."

[9:37] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Commander Vaylith pointed out the discrepancy of their rudimentary comms systems compared to the rest of the ship."

[9:37] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: If they have that then the targeting array can be jamemd with radar jamming.

[9:37] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods to Gayle.-- "Alright Gayle I hope you remember your morse code."

[9:37] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: If they don't like cheese, why are they eating pizza?

[9:37] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: And the computer can create the interference with the navagational lasers.

[9:37] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Ettore]  "I mean, of course it's not -hard- to have a shitton of kids..."  *She rolled her eyes.*

[9:38] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "If that fails, I can prepare a simple particle burst, Captain, it should be enough to confuse the aiming system if the jamming doesn't work."

[9:38] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Brandt]  "...They like the other parts?"

[9:38] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: And I can destroy the grid with a spread of torpedos.

[9:38] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "I'm sure we'll figure it out, Captain."

[9:38] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: While it cannot target.

[9:39] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "..we will keep all of our options open. But, remember our orders are to withdraw if things become hostile. I am only considering a rescue attempt if there are concerns the hostages may be killed."

[9:39] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: I fall to command.

[9:40] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Gayle how close do we need to get to contat them using methods they have available?"

[9:41] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: Cheese is an integral part.

[9:41] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I think it is best to make inistial contact at range."

[9:41] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "We would need to be in range of their network, should be within several thousand kilometers of the planet."

[9:42] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "that is a lot closer than I would like..."

[9:42] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "But, we will make it work."

[9:42] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Helm take us into range."

[9:43] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tamin]  "Aye, ma'am."  *She grinned and broke orbit with the planet.*

[9:43] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Captain it would be negligent

[9:43] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: For me not to inform you that we could launch a probe and relay the signal.

[9:43] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "alright people it is go time. Put your game faces on!"

[9:44] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "There is already a probe in range of the planet we may be able to utilise."

[9:44] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "well lets do that then..."

[9:45] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Helm just bring us in close enough that the Lihoans can see who they are dealin with."

[9:45] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tamin]  "Aye, ma'am."

[9:45] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We will contact them through the probe."

[9:45] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: No it is not..poor kids. *he spun back around and read the next manual rhys set aside for him*

[9:46] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Gayle, lets see if we can make contact."

[9:46] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tamin]  "Engaging warp to LMC-2111 on your mark."  *She paged Engineering.*

[9:48] [DOIC4] Rin@Gonz.0: *Switching to Romulan anatomy simulation, differential anatomy refreshing.*

[9:49] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *After a brief scene change the Pilgrim returns to LMC-2111 and approaches Lihoa.*

[9:49] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --taps her console impatiently.--

[9:50] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Attempting to hail them now, ma'am."

[9:50] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "acknowledged."

[9:50] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --stands up and straightens her uniform.--

[9:51] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "We're getting a response!  Oh... a lot of responses.  But I think I narrowed it down to the region where the Romulans are being held."

[9:52] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "a lot of responses? Can we sort it out to some sort of official channel?"

[9:52] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Ma'am, I don't think there's an official channel for the entire planet."

[9:52] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "..Do these people have a centralized government?"

[9:53] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Probably not.

[9:53] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: The klingons did not truly have one until the 2230s.

[9:53] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "They are clan-based, to our understanding."

[9:53] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "that could be problematic."

[9:53] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Well give me someone."

[9:53] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "Indeed.  However, if one clan holds the two Romulans, then they hold the upper hand currently."

[9:54] [DOIC1] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: "How surprising."

[9:54] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "We will try to negotiate with them then."

[9:54] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Okay... putting the south sea clan onscreen, ma'am."

[9:54] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "very well."

[9:55] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The viewscreen changed to the visage of a tall, muscular woman with red skin and plaited black hair.  She has a large overbite with dual canines peeking out from her lip, and her eyes are a deep...

[9:55] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: gold shade.*

[9:56] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --T'Pang studies the woman carefully--

[9:57] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Woman]  "GREETINGS, SPACE SISTERS!"  *She exclaims loudly with a massive grin, throwing her arms wide as if to embrace the camera.*  "We have been waiting for your kind!"

[9:57] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Greetings, I am captain T'Pang of the Federation vessel USS Pilgrim."

[9:57] [DOIC4] Rin@Gonz.0: *looking up* "Space sisters?"

[9:58] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Woman]  "And I am Warchief Caia Hunei!  Welcome to our world, Federation!  We have heard of you!"

[9:58] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  *She raised her brows.*

[9:58] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  *She was making small notes on her PADD.*

[9:59] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Greetings Warchief Caia Hunei. We detected your attacmpt at warp powered space flight and wish to make peaceful contact to welcome you into the wider galactic community."

[10:00] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  *She nodded and thumped her chest with her fist.*  "Our swords were pledged to your cause long ago, so long as you are still those who fight terror?"

[10:01] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I suppose it is good you have heard of us, that make introductions easier. I certainly appreciate your fight beside our cause. We do indeed fight terror. We can discuss such matters after we get to

[10:01] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: know one another."

[10:02] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: **offer to fight besiade out cause

[10:02] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "Of course!  No alliance is truly complete until we have broken bread, drank of the mead, and competed in feats of strength!  I insist you come to my clan's lodging."

[10:04] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "i appreciate the offer. We will have to make arrangements for that."

[10:04] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "You should come this night!  It is our Festival of the Great Huntress, after all, an auspicious time to make your acquaintance indeed!"

[10:05] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "Savol will be delighted to meet others from her galaxy, as well!"

[10:06] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "if you would send us the details, expecially where we are to meet you. I will make arrangements with my officers and we will send you our final confirmation shortly."

[10:06] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Who is SAvol?"

[10:07] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  *She grinned, showing off her sharp teeth.*  "My life-mate.  She looks much like you."

[10:07] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "i would be very much interested in meeting Savol."

[10:08] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "Come to the festival, I will bring her!  Meet us in the courtyard of this building, say in a half hour's time?"

[10:09] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Send us the coordinates. and we will make arrangements to join you."

[10:10] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "Certainly, we'll make sure we're ready for you as well."  *She gave a big, toothy grin.*  "We have so much to discuss!  I shall see you soon!"

[10:10] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods-- "Indeed I look forward to it."

[10:11] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Pilgrim out."

[10:11] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The red woman waved, and the screen returned to the view of the planet.*

[10:11] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "D'aww, she reminds me of my mother."

[10:11] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "that went much smoother than I imagined it would..."

[10:12] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "Clearly they do not perceive us as enemies."

[10:12] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "...that in itself makes me nervous."

[10:12] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I want to keep the away team minimal, to reduce the number at risk if things go south."

[10:12] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "She mentioned that her mate is a romulan too... The romulans do not seem to be prisoners so much as stranded."

[10:13] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Well, one of them at leaast."

[10:13] [DOIC4] Rin@Gonz.0: *Smirking at the romulan anatomy he simulates disecting, Rin keeps his thoughts to himself.*

[10:13] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "True, we heard nothing of the other one."

[10:13] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --looks at T'Ghor-- "Yes. It remains to be seen if this Sovol is a willing partner in this marriage or if they were forced into it."

[10:14] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "We shall see... they don't seem like the type to see forced marriage as honourable."

[10:14] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Commander T'Rel, given your expertise in the matter I will need you to join me on this away mission."

[10:14] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "Understood, Captain."

[10:15] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: What? I failed? *he clicked his tongue, reopening up the manual to study again*

[10:16] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "Given their matriarchal structure, higher ranking females would be advised.  However they may also view our egalitatian approach as novel if they are indeed so interested in us."

[10:16] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: And if the romulan is a captive captain this could all eb ruse to gain another valuable hostage.

[10:17] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Maybe send security's betazoid lie detector along, see how truthful they're being."

[10:17] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "i am considering that possiblity Mister Aquila, but if these negotiations are to proceed we are going to have to trust them up front."

[10:17] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: As you say captain.

[10:17] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "that is a good idea Gayle, we should bring a security detachment anyway."

[10:18] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "I'll inform Mister Rhys."  *She smirked.*

[10:18] [DOIC4] Rin@Gonz.0: *Listening to the bridge feed, Rin closes his simulation, and checks the computer inventory to see if there are subdermal locators in stock on the ship.*

[10:18] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: I strongly suggest against taking rhys on a diplomatic mission to a matriachal society.

[10:19] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Or most societies...'

[10:19] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "I was planning on taking Ensign Istrin, for his telepathic abilites."

[10:19] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "I don't know, he has a way of charming women... bewilderingly."

[10:20] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Very well.

[10:20] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Annd perhaps they will nto take a rebuff of their advances as personal.

[10:22] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "An engineer and a medic would be good too.  Should see just how much Romulan tech has pervaded the places, and we don't know the shape of the Romulans."

[10:23] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Yes you should take Lt Jillian dower.

[10:23] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Commander Vaylith, You are with me on this. And yes we should have a medic at least...in case thier food quality is poor."

[10:23] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: I would not trust Zorin either on a first contact mission.

[10:23] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Given recent track record.

[10:24] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  *She raised a brow.*  "Do I want to know?"

[10:24] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: He mated with an Irushey

[10:24] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --taps her comm badge-- =/\=Captain T'pang to sick bay=/\=

[10:24] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Wait... WHAT?!"

[10:24] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: It is a long story.

[10:24] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "He's a sick puppy."

[10:24] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Engineering looked from the bridge feed to Li.*

[10:25] [DOIC4] Rin@Gonz.0: "Doctor V'''.. oh, he is asleep.."   =^= "Sick Bay answering."

[10:25] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: But one we cannot risk a repeat of if the captain is going to be planetside.

[10:25] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: What?

[10:25] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "The Lihoa would probably be more interested in a better physical specimen than Li, say Rhys or Sar. It may be safe."

[10:25] [DOIC4] Rin@Gonz.0: *Punching in a replication order for subdermal trackers*

[10:25] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Brandt]  "Dude.  Nice."

[10:26] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=We need a medica for the awy team. It is a diplomatic function.=/\=

[10:26] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  *She looked stunned.*

[10:26] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Truthfully captain it would be much safer to bring the chieftain and the romulan here.

[10:26] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: It was a '

[10:26] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: 'dream world'.

[10:27] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: 'Safer, yes, but not better for negotiations."\

[10:27] [DOIC4] Rin@Gonz.0: =^= "Sick bay will provide.  Ma'am, I was listening, do you prefer one of the female nurses?"

[10:27] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "For them, hospitality may well be a matter of honour, especially on a day as today."

[10:27] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "it would be safer, yes. It would be harder to arrange."

[10:27] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Perhaps bring them aboard after meeting them on their terms?"

[10:28] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "besides I think showing trust and meeting on thier terms will do more to advance these negotiations ."

[10:28] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: If this is a trap, that gives them the upper hand commander.

[10:29] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Very well then I cannot suggest that commadner vaylith also be down there.

[10:29] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "this is True Mister Aquila, there is a lot of risk involved with this mission."

[10:29] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: And there does nto need to be.

[10:29] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Captain.

[10:29] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "There does."

[10:29] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: No there does not.

[10:29] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "It's almost been half an hour, they're expecting us to either show up or call them."

[10:29] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "It's almost been half an hour, they're expecting us to either show up or call them."

[10:30] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Helm move us into transporter range."

[10:30] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Lieutenaant commander Gayle and Lt commadner T'rell could carry out the first contact. if proves fine hten as second party could go down.

[10:30] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Tamin]  "Aye ma'am."  *She moved them in.*

[10:31] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "they invited me, and I am concerned they would be offended if i did not show up."

[10:31] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Very well captain.

[10:31] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Besides VAylith is a big borg and can take care of herself."

[10:31] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "A big trill, Captain."

[10:31] [DOIC1] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: *Arches an eyebrow.*

[10:31] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  *She rubbed her temples gently.*

[10:32] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods-- "I stand corrected."

[10:32] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "We're within range, Captain."

[10:32] [DOIC1] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: "I fail to see the importance of my size in this matter."

[10:32] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Lets' go meet these people"

[10:32] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "They probably value bigness too, Commander."

[10:32] [DOIC1] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: "Understood."

[10:33] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'rel]  *She headed into the lift.*

[10:33] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: *he shakes his head*

[10:33] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --waits on the lift.--

[10:33] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  =/\= "Vaax!  Get to the transporter room and make sure you look presentable."

[10:33] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: =^= Presentable how?

[10:33] [DOIC1] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: *Picks up her PADD and locks her console before joining T'Pang in the lift.*

[10:34] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Rhys]  =/\= "Not looking like shit."

[10:34] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --when they are all on board-- "transporter room.."

[10:34] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  *She headed over to warm T'Pang's seat.*

[10:34] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --looks at Vaylith-- "this will be fun."

[10:34] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: =^= ok fine!

[10:35] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Maintain a lock on them, and establish one on the Romulan lifesigns.  If this goes bad we're pulling them and leaving."

[10:35] [DOIC1] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: "Fun is irrelevant in first contact, Captain."

[10:35] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I'll keep them in sight, Commander."

[10:35] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Lett us pray fortune favors the foolish.

[10:35] [DOIC1] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "right, of course it is Vaylith."

[10:35] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *He turns one of the sensors towards the romulans.*

[10:36] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --they make thier way to the transpoerter room, and T'pang climbs o the pad.--

[10:36] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Royal]  "Going to meet some Amazons, huh?"  *He grinned.*

[10:36] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Chief you have the beam down coordinates?"

[10:36] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "One of the romulan lifesigns seems to be moving around, the other, however has not changed position since last scans."

[10:36] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Maybe only one of the romulans lives free indeed.

[10:36] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Royal]  "Aye, Captain."

[10:37] [DOIC3] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: "Captain. I suggest we do arm ourselves."

[10:37] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "I agree.  They would see it as foolish to go unarmed."

[10:37] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "proably a good idea, but lets go with something easily consealable."

[10:37] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "or at least low key."

[10:37] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "I disagree, we should be visible and transparent."

[10:37] [DOIC3] Istrin@the5of435: *Istrin came in and followed them*

[10:38] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods to T'Rel-- "Very well type two pistols, displayed openly."

[10:38] [DOIC3] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: *Takes a hand pahser and puts in on her belt.*

[10:38] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  *She did the same.*

[10:38] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --head over to the locker and also arms herself--

[10:39] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "is everyone ready."

[10:39] [DOIC3] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: "I am ready, Captain."

[10:40] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --looks at the others.--

[10:41] [DOIC3] Istrin@the5of435: *he nodded at them*

[10:41] [DOIC3] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "alright chief energize."

[10:42] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Royal]  "Energising..."  *He pressed the buttons.*

[10:42] [DOIC3] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The away team shimmered out of existence...*

[10:43] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Away team is off ship.

[10:44] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *And reappeared in a vast courtyard encircled by a three-story building.  It was nearing evening, and red and pink women were lighting lanterns with long devices.  As they appeared, there was a gasp..

[10:44] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Locking..." *Turns another sensor towards the away team.*

[10:45] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: from the Lihoa as someone hurried inside and came out seconds later with Caia, her big grin still unchanging.*

[10:45] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "Welcome!  Welcome!  It's an honour to meet you all!"  *She went to embrace T'Pang in a big bear hug.*

[10:46] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --stesp forward to greet Caia when she comes out.--

[10:46] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --the air is srushed out of her as she is bear hugged.--

[10:46] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *Istrin scoped the area out casually, watching Caia carefully as she went for the bear hug*

[10:47] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  *She picked T'Pang up, being nearly six and a half feet tall and extremely well-muscled.  Once she set T'Pang down, she announced,* "Welcome to the clan hall of the Hunei!"

[10:47] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --takes a moment to get her breath back.-- "Greetings, On behalf of the Federation and Dawn alliance I thank you for your warm invitation."

[10:48] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin would have tensed, uncomfortable with someone laying hands on the captain.*

[10:49] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she motions to her away team-- "This is Lieutenant Commander Zalithya Vaylith, my strategic operations officer."

[10:50] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "And we thank you for coming for us."  *She nodded respectfully as Vayvay was introduced.*  "Greetings!"

[10:50] [DOIC5] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: *Bows her head once.*

[10:50] [DOIC5] Zalithya Vaylith@Illuice: "Greetings."

[10:50] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "this is Doctor Reyolds, my physician."

[10:51] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "This is Commander T'Rel my scientific advisor."

[10:51] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "The honour is mine, Warchief."

[10:52] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin would nod a short bow, and give a touch to his forhead in greeting.*

[10:52] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --and finally she motions to Istrin-- "This is Ensign Istrin Vaax, my security officer."

[10:53] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: Hello. *he offered them a little friendly smile*

[10:53] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  *She peered at Istrin and Rin curiously.*

[10:54] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "It's very interesting, your males are bigger than some of you!"

[10:55] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods-- "Both the federation and the Dawn alliance are comprised of a wise range of species, of various characteristics. In some species the males are larger and in other s the female is the larger."

[10:56] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "Ah, yes, so Savol has told me!  Speaking of, she should be around here..."

[10:56] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Stares off into his sensors, daydreamign about something.*

[10:56] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Well that was good thinking.

[10:56] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods-- "By all means lead the way Warchief."

[10:56] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Hrm?"

[10:57] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Mr. TGhor you will find it very easy to track the away team tehy have trackers thanks to our new medical officer.

[10:57] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *A Romulan woman came into view in a loose black robe, her left arm in a brace and held close to her chest with a sling.*

[10:58] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "It is not exactly hard to get a lock at this distance with these atmospheric conditions, but yes."

[10:59] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "They also appear to have joined up with one of the romulan lifesigns."

[10:59] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Indeed but with this ships luck it is better to have redundancy against fate.

[10:59] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *the zoid looked at the romulan, brows raised slightly before glancinng at the others in lead*

[10:59] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: As it changes in a moment.

[10:59] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  *She reached and placed her hand on the woman's shoulder.*

[11:00] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "You are Savol, I take it?"

[11:00] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Savol]  "Captain T'Pang.  I'm certain you have many questions."  *She said, regarding her.*

[11:00] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Who would have thought the cooncept of Latrones would be more relavent than Vayliuth first imagined.

[11:00] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "it is a pleasure to meet you Savol. I do indeed have many questions."

[11:01] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: .r both

[11:01] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "i t seems you are injured, are you okay? My physician could look at your injury if you wish."

[11:02] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *looking to the Captain, he lifts the medkit subtly in a gesture toward the Romulan*

[11:02] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Savol] "I would be most appreciative, Captain.  I'm afraid that I was recently attacked by my own countryman some nights ago.  I believe his stay with the Lihoa has left him somewhat... deranged."

[11:03] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin steps forward* "Then if I may?" *taking out the scanner*

[11:04] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "May I ask where the other Romulan is at this time?"

[11:05] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "He is being held in one of our buildings.  The idea of 'arrest' is a new one, but Savol insisted he live for the time being."

[11:05] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin is careful in his work, gentle and showing deference and respect, as he is concerned for the diplomatic actions going on.*

[11:06] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Warchief we would be more than willing to take the Prisoner off your hands. He is after all a member of our alliance and our responsibility."

[11:06] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Savol]  *She showed Rin her arm; her wrist had been clearly broken and set, and was a few days into healing.*

[11:07] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "We would gladly return him to---"

[11:08] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Savol]  "Perhaps we should discuss this further, Wife."  *She looked at Caia sharply.*

[11:08] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --looks at Savol curiously--

[11:09] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: *casually checks tactical scanners*

[11:09] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "we can return to this discussion later. It does not have to be decided immediatly."

[11:09] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *he glanced at the two curiously at her tone*

[11:09] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Seeing proper care done, he runs the osteo regenerator over her bones, having her flex her hand in his to watch for other damage.*

[11:10] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "...Of course."  *She nodded at that.*  "Well, we would be delighted to have you join us for feasting!"  *She broke into her grin again.*

[11:11] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "me and my officers would be delighted to join you for your feast."

[11:12] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Savol]  *She nodded curtly to Rin and took her hand back.*  "Thank you."  *She went to return to Caia's side.*

[11:12] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods to Rin-- "Thank you doctor."

[11:13] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *nods acknowledgement and puts is equipment back into the kit and slings it.*

[11:13] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  *She made a grand motion and lead them inside.  There were plenty of people there, mostly women with the same long black plaits and wearing ceremonial armour.  Everyone had a weapon on...

[11:14] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: them, even the significantly smaller males who were providing the tables with food and drink.*

[11:15] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --follows Caia and Savol, taking in every detail of her sourroundings as they walk--

[11:17] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "Come, sit!"  *She lead them to a table.  Though the decorations were clearly old and indicated a tribal inclination, the hall itself was well built and vast.*

[11:17] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin falls into line behind the commander*

[11:17] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *Istrin followed close behind, casting his gaze out at the tables and its patrons before returning his attention to those nearby*

[11:18] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --moves to take a seat at the table.-- "This hall is very impressive. I feel slightly underdressed for the occasion." --she says looking around at the people in armor.--

[11:19] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *All eyes seemed to be on them, and quite a few of them came up to the table to gawk at them.*

[11:20] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *he looked and waited for Vaylith to sit first before he followed suit, casually offering a quick look back at the gawkers with respect*

[11:20] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "Perhaps next time, you come in your people's armour, yes?"  *She laughed heartily.*

[11:20] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --pretended not to notice all the eyes on them and focused on Caia and Savol--

[11:21] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods-- "perhaps we will."

[11:21] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Giving polite nods and hand gestures of greeting, his smiles are without showing his teeth.*

[11:21] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Rin and Istrin get their hair petted quite aggressively by some of the women.*

[11:23] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *Istrin blinked, watching those closely that petted his head* Oh.. hello there. Nice to meet you too.

[11:23] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "Perhaps, Captain, the Warchief would care for a tour of our vessel after we have enjoyed their customary hospitalities."  *She had a cup of wine handed to her.*

[11:23] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin would look over at Istrin to see how he was dealing with it. Attempting to just be a quiet aside to the captain.*

[11:23] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods to T'Rel-- "That could easily be arranged if the WArchief is interested."

[11:24] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  *She grinned widely.*  "Of course!  If we are to be friends, we should know all there is to know of each other!"

[11:24] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: I wonde rif the dawn alliance shares the federations unification requirement.

[11:25] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods to Caia-- "Indeed we should be as open and transparent as possible."

[11:25] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Computer pull up dawn alliance charter.

[11:25] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --sips her cup of wine cautiously--

[11:25] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The charter was displayed.*

[11:26] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *The brave zoid remained strong, not letting himself be easily intimidated by the females*

[11:27] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Woman]  "You smell good," *she grinned at Istrin.*  "You should smile more."

[11:28] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --raises an eyebrow at the woman sexually harrassing Istrin--

[11:28] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Convenietly vague.

[11:29] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Istrin doesn't feel intimidated, but somewhere between patronized and objectified.*

[11:29] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: ((meant Rin))

[11:29] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *he grinned* Sure, ok. *he caught T'pang glancing at him and returned to focusing on his job professionally*

[11:29] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The entire group was handed cups of wine.*

[11:30] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --looks at Rin and Istrin-- "Doctor, Ensign are you two okay?"

[11:30] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin did a quick once over on the wine to make sure it was safe using a tricorder*

[11:30] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: "Yes Ma'am."

[11:30] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "Well, to new friendships and new allies against our enemies!  May they break across our blades!"

[11:30] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: I am alright ma'am. Are you? *he looked at the others, sniffing the wine casually*

[11:31] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --raises her cup-- "yes indeed here is to new friends and new allies."

[11:31] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The Lihoa began to drink.  Savol took a small sip, eyeing the group all the way.*

[11:32] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: "Safe captain... strong, but safe for consumption."

[11:32] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin takes a sip.*

[11:32] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: -took a look at Rin and noded slowly then looked back at Caia as she took a drink of the wine.--

[11:32] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  *She drank in time with the Lihoa.*

[11:33] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *he took a very tiny sip, so they could be safe*

[11:35] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  *She slammed her cup down and beat her chest briskly.*  "Well then!  Get on with it, you all!"

[11:35] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin left the tricorder running, open, glancing at it to see what he could get of the locals, to learn from.*

[11:35] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin drinks, but does not slam it, rather trying to enjoy the flavor and keep his wits.*

[11:36] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --blinks at Caia, and looks around to see what is going on--

[11:36] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The Lihoa return to their feasting, a few keeping their attention on the crew.*

[11:37] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --T'Pang turns her attention to the food in front of her.--

[11:38] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin would try things he sees other eating, passing them over the tricorder and nodding to the captain when they were clear of toxins*

[11:38] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *There was plenty of simple foods, without much in the way of spices and cooked just barely.*

[11:39] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --T'Pang frowns at the plate of food, her vegan senses tingling.--

[11:40] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "Captain, perhaps now that we have partaken of the Warchief's hospitality, it would be wise to return the favour soon?"

[11:40] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *Istrin looked at the hot commodities that everyone seemed to pick at, watching how they eat the foods, he tried to mimic, as to not offend their hosts*

[11:41] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin, who enjoys a paleo diet, would be enjoying it a bit more than the captain I think.*

[11:41] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Woman]  "You should have your males spar for us, Captain, let us see what they're made of where you're from!"  *She laughed.*

[11:42] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods to T'Rel-- "indeed we shall. When the warchief would like to there is an open invitation."

[11:42] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *he looked at the stranger Rin, sizing him up playfully for the others*

[11:44] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --looks at the woman-- "it would not be according to our rules to force people into fights for the entertainment of others."

[11:44] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Woman]  "Of course, of course... but should they volunteer..."

[11:44] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "if they volunteer that would be another matter."

[11:44] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: "I would not wish to hurt him." *he says, and as istrin can sense it, he means it.*

[11:45] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *He merely smiled, keeping quiet*

[11:45] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --looks at Istrin to see how he responds--

[11:46] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --finds anything vagely vegetable like on her plate to eat.--

[11:46] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *he glanced back at her, clearing his throat* Oh, well the night is still young?

[11:46] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Woman]  *She eyed Istrin and Rin with contempt.*  "Fear seems to be one weakness you have yet to overcome."

[11:49] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "perhaps, a certain level of fear is not necessarily a bad thing however."

[11:49] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *T'Ghor seems to be daydreaming again, looking at the sensors from time to time, before returning his eyes to the vague direction of T'Rel's chair.*

[11:49] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "Now, Zila, they are our guests.  Respect them."  *She looked at T'Pang.*  "Perhaps I could see your vessel now?"

[11:50] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: We are on duty currently. I'm sure the doctor and I would put on-- *he went quiet*

[11:50] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "That would be be acceptable."

[11:50] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Sitting up straight and nods* "Thank you for the most excelent feast."

[11:50] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  *She chuckled.*  "You and Savol both have that strange notion.  How do I... get up there?"

[11:50] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --she taps her comm badge-- =/\=Captain T'Pang Pilgrim.=/\=

[11:51] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  =/\= "Pilgrim here, Captain.  Having fun?"

[11:51] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *standing*

[11:51] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Seems to be snapped out of it by hearing T'Pang's voice, sittign up straight in his chair and clearign his throat awkwardly.*

[11:51] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Savol]  "I will remain here, Captain... I'm sure you can understand why."

[11:52] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=We will be returning to the Pilgrim, the Warchief will join us for a tour.=/\=

[11:52] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods to Savol-- "as you wish."

[11:52] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "Of course, I'll have Rhys arrange for an honour guard."

[11:53] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=That would acceptable Gayle, thank you.=/\=

[11:53] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Savol]  *She nodded curtly and disappeared into the crowd.*

[11:55] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "It appears the wife is not coming, the romulan moved away from the group on my sensors.'

[11:55] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *he watched Savol head off, looking at those nearby with interest again*

[11:55] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Warchief will anyone else be joining you on this tour, or will it just be you?"

[11:55] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "She gave Romulan technology to a pre-warp civilisation, she'd have a lot to answer for if she came aboard."

[11:56] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: She will be tried for treason and killed.

[11:56] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: The republic is not forgiving in these matters.

[11:56] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Yes. But that makes me wonder who wears the pants in the relationship. The warchief would have been eager to "show her off", I imagine."

[11:56] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "My sister, Zila, will join us."

[11:56] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Zila]  *She eyed Istrin.*

[11:57] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods-- "Very well will be using out matter transporter technology to return to the ship, if that is okay with you."

[11:57] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Zila]  "Yes!  I wish to try it!"

[11:57] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: It is the other I am concerned with they may be held against their will. If they did not willignly aid they can return.

[11:57] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: But that is for the captain to figure out.

[11:57] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I'm sure the Captain would have gathered some more information while down there."

[11:57] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --Very well lets step away from the table and the others so they transporter operator can get a clear lock."

[11:58] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "She'll probably tell us more once the tour is over."

[11:58] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Caia and Zila followed T'Pang.*

[11:58] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *istrin cleared his throat, standing up to politely nod at those at the table*

[11:58] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Istrin received a few whistles and cat calls.*

[11:58] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: =/\=Away team to Pilgrim, away team to beam up...with two guests.=/\=

[11:59] [DOIC5] Rin@Gonz.0: *Rin closes and holsters his tricorder to jin the others.*

[11:59] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: She has very little obligation to do so.

[11:59] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Yes, but she is not the type to keep us in the dark."

[12:00] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  *She touched a few buttons on her side panel.*  =/\= "Ready, Away team."

[12:00] [DOIC5] Istrin@the5of435: *He looked at the others, seemingly been caught off guard by the calls and whistles before getting beamed up*

[12:01] [DOIC5] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --as they are beamed up T'Pang waits patiently--

[12:01] [DOIC5] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *They dematerialise...*

[12:02] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *And rematerialise on the transporter pad.*

[12:03] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "By the mother of all the goddesses..."  *She stepped down from the pad, looking around in awe.*

[12:03] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --as they materialize, she turns to Caia-- "Welcome abaord the USS Pilgrim."

[12:03] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Royal]  *His eyes bulged at the sight of the giant red women.*

[12:03] [DOIC4] Istrin@the5of435: *he kept his grin to himself, enjoying the reactions of first timers*

[12:04] [DOIC4] Rin@Gonz.0: *Stepping off the platform after the others, he has synced up and uploaded all the tricorder data to the computer.*

[12:04] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Zila]  "We are orbiting the planet, now?  In just an instant?"

[12:04] [DOIC4] Istrin@the5of435: Yep! *he hopped down and waited off to the side*

[12:05] [DOIC4] Rin@Gonz.0: "we should show her the View Captain."

[12:05] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "yes we are. I can take you to the observation deck so you can see your world."

[12:05] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Rhys walked in, ignoring the looks he received from the Lihoa.*

[12:05] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: *checks to make sure theres no oppurtunist with control of the defense grid*

[12:06] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [T'Rel]  "I believe that would be an acceptable place to start."

[12:06] [DOIC4] Rin@Gonz.0: *clears his throat just enough to catch the captain's attention.* "If you will no longer need me, I will return to medical."

[12:06] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --steps off the platform and motions for the warchief and her sister to follow.--

[12:07] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "of course doctor, you may return to medical."

[12:07] [DOIC4] Istrin@the5of435: *he nodded at RHys, thankful that he took back the special attention again*

[12:08] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "It's nearing the end of watch, then you can all go loose to see to our guests if you're so inclined."

[12:08] [DOIC4] Rin@Gonz.0: *He makes his way to medical, and files a report. Included in his report is the detailed scan of the Romulan who had broken her arm.*

[12:08] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Thanks, Commander." *He got up and stretched some, then headed to the lift.*

[12:08] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: Commander Inviting yourself to a contact encounter ... nevermind.

[12:09] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --heads for the lift.--

[12:09] [DOIC1] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Took the lift down to the lounge, both to skip the carrot cake line, and to probably see the new arrivals.*

[12:10] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --ditches her phaser on the way out of the transporter room--

[12:10] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: And if it is all the same commander, while there are... that many disruptors capable of firing on us And we know the society is not united under one leader. Our vigilence is not finished.

[12:10] [DOIC6] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Orders himself a nice large t-bone steak, and carrot cake for dessert.*

[12:10] [DOIC4] Istrin@the5of435: *he followed behind, like a good zoid*

[12:11] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --as everyone climbs on the lift-  "lounge."

[12:11] [DOIC1] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Gayle]  "If you wish to stay through beta watch, that's up to you.  I'm sure Brak would enjoy the break."

[12:11] [DOIC1] Aquila@Captain_Riens: I am sure.

[12:12] [DOIC4] Istrin@the5of435: Oh can we offer them our carrot cake ma'am?

[12:12] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  *She looked all around the lift as they went.*  "What is a carrot?"

[12:12] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "a carrot is a vegetable, an edible plant root."

[12:13] [DOIC4] Istrin@the5of435: Most excellent type of cake too.. *he nodded*

[12:13] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "I see... and... cake?"

[12:14] [DOIC4] Istrin@the5of435: A dessert? It would only make sense to share the kinds of food we eat? RIght ma'am?

[12:14] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --nods-- "it is a most delicious confection. A cake is a sweetend baked good."

[12:14] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "if the warchief would like to sample carrot cake, or anything else she is most welcome."

[12:15] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *The sisters exchanged a look.*

[12:15] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "I will try this 'sweet good.'"

[12:15] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Zila]  "As shall I!"

[12:17] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --they arrive in the lounge-- "this is our lounge, in an emotional sense the heart of the ship."

[12:18] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "Ah, your feast hall!"  *She nodded.*  "It is somewhat small, no?"

[12:18] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Looks up from his juicy steak and gives T'P and the guests a nod.*

[12:18] [DOIC4] Istrin@the5of435: It does it's job well. *he waved at T'ghor*

[12:19] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Ensign Istrin if you would get our guests a slice of carrot cake."

[12:19] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Waves back at Istrin.*

[12:19] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Zila]  *She looked at T'Ghor curiously.*

[12:19] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Returns the look.*

[12:19] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "that is Lieutenant T'Ghor, he is one of my science officers."'

[12:19] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Archaeologist and historian." *He cleaned his hands and got up to give a respectful nod.*

[12:20] [DOIC4] Istrin@the5of435: *Istrin politely got a couple plates of carrot cake and slowly returned to t'pang and their guests*

[12:20] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Lieutenant This is Warchief Caia and her sister Zila."

[12:20] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Zila]  *She looked at Caia.*  "Mine."

[12:20] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  *She laughed heartily.*  "Agreed."

[12:20] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "It is our pleasure and honour to greet you to the galactic society." *He raises an eyebrow slightly.*

[12:21] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --heads to the window.-- "this is of course the view i told you about."

[12:22] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Zila]  *She licked her lips in a predatory manner at T'Ghor before following the others to the window.*

[12:22] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Gave her a bemused and challenging grin in return.*

[12:22] [DOIC4] Istrin@the5of435: *he brought along the forgotten cake just in case*

[12:22] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Sat back down to finish his meal while the first timers enjoy their T'Pang time.*

[12:23] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "if you women have a seat at ove of the tables you can sample your cake while you enjoy the view." --she says momentarily glancing at T'Ghor as she said that.--

[12:24] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "Of course."  *She and Zila sat down.*

[12:24] [DOIC] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *Beta watch began assuming their posts throughout the ship.*

[12:24] [DOIC6] T'Pang@Demoncherub: good night

[12:25] [DOIC4] Istrin@the5of435: *Istrin brought the plates to them like a good zoid, stepping back to give them and T'pang their space*

[12:25] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *Texts quickly on his PADD, before looking to their guests.* "Not as grand as your feast hall, then?"

[12:26] [DOIC3] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li turns to leave engineering.*

[12:26] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --took a seat with the women.--

[12:26] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Zila]  "Ours is bigger."  *She smirked.*

[12:26] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "I should show you images of my species' home once you are done with the captain... I think you'll like it."

[12:26] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "There is a city that is half feast hall."

[12:26] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Certainly our dining arae is no where as grand as yours, but we are limited in the amount of space we can dedicate to such things."

[12:27] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "Yes, Zila, think.  What good is using space for dining when it could be used for more weapons?"

[12:27] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "Certainly, I think you women might find the Klingon culture facinating."

[12:27] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Zila]  "I look forward to it," *she grinned wolfishly.*

[12:28] [DOIC4] Istrin@the5of435: *he grinned, picking a seat out for himself near T'ghor*

[12:28] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "They are one of the members of our alliance. A proud warrior race."

[12:28] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Zila]  "As fearless as out people, I hope!"  *She laughed.*

[12:28] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "so what do you think of the carrot cake?"

[12:28] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: *our ))

[12:29] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "So fearless that according to the stories, we killed our gods.'

[12:29] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Zila]  "If they could be killed, then why call them gods?"

[12:29] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "It is an unusual taste, but a pleasant one!"

[12:29] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: "Exactly why we have none now... we don't believe in gods."

[12:29] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: "i think that is why they Klingons killed them, they found them not worthy."

[12:31] [DOIC4] DGM Apocalypse@liorexus: [Caia]  "I cannot disagree with that reasoning!"  *She laughed.*

[12:32] [DOIC4] T'Ghor@bulgariandragon1: *He grinned and let T'P do her talks for now, going to his own carrot cake, once the last of the steak, bone and all, was devoured.*

[12:33] [DOIC4] T'Pang@Demoncherub: --T'Pang does not look at T'Ghor as he devourse the steak, her vegan sense alarming now.--

[12:34] [DOIC4] Istrin@the5of435: *he kindly reminded T'ghor to go easy on the steak, being mindful for the captain*

[12:35] [DOIC6] Zorin Li@ClingingMars: *Li enters his quarters.*