Adagio 6/27

[10:12] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: Star Trek Adagio theme for tonight as the scene opens with the crew making their way through grand halls of the Sisters.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwseJ9eU7kg

[10:14] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: Together they arrive at a grands hall where lines of worns wooden tables and benches strenthc long in lines inbetween the center of where a large buffet present.

[10:15] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: As the crew arrives in the mess..the smelss and sounds assault them..strong spices and sweet sents mixed in the air...various dim of conversations of hundreds as they go about there business and

[10:17] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: dinning.  All women appeared armored and most carry weapons, though none of the heavy variety.  Many are Kzari in features..some Avynei...and even what look to be possible Unity cyborgs and andriods.

[10:17] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: There are even spatters of new racial features yet to be encoutered yet.

[10:19] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: The cannoness leads them through the hall towards the buffet and shower them where the trays and utentials are...and the crew watches to follow what they hope is proper server edicate.

[10:19] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: Talia takes a moment in record a brief personal log as she takes it all in.

[10:20] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: =^= Captain's Log...Supplemental...We have discovered that those who maintain a sentry like watch over the 'Metalstorm' anamoly are an ancient order of warriors..called the Valkure di Magna Mater,

[10:22] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: Shieldmaidens much ike Athena...the Kzari Valkure who 'died' sacrificing herself for the Bursali race...during that night two million years ago as the Dark had her apostates posed to deliver genocide.

[10:23] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: Our hosts have been most informative of the setting back during that war and their order's origin..and as i ssuspected they were not hostiles...I find so much familiar here...so much of it reminds me

[10:24] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: of an Andorian Keth and Keth hall here...I understand these warriors though...for obvious reasons...we ar just as differet...yet there is much to be admired here. We have been invited to share a meal

[10:25] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: with them..-warmly with pride- Which is fitting.due to Ankos, Maggie and Erenbrining our new friends one of Chef's pies to honor them

[10:26] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: I am hoping however that though we are learning much...we have yet ot learn the tie between the Bursali and Kzari...that even to thi day the Kzari ruling party sough tot occupy it...

[10:27] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: and personally i am curious...just what the etenral part of thei nickname for CHancellor Kesslar truly meant...they do seem to have confrmed for now..that the current Kesslar is in fact..the warlord

[10:27] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: who rebeled as he watched Athena's sacrifce for Bursali...for now...however...it is time to dine with our hosts...and such a fine setting of a buffet it would appear..Talia out

[10:28] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] Hmmm...a meat and cheese like fondue..nice -grins-

[10:28] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: The buffet is extensive over many tables...in metal containers and heating underneath

[10:29] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -Baker watches to see how one makes their choice here-

[10:29] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: it is plain for the crew to see this food was prepaired..noting replicated.

[10:29] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -the big guard to Ankos- Look a fondue

[10:29] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren quietly checked her wrist PADD connected to her passively-scanning tricorder, just to be sure the food was fit for their consumption.*

[10:29] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *Sin glanced around, seeing the correct way to eat some of the dishes prepared*

[10:30] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -looks to Erento see what she  confirms as edible-

[10:30] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -occasionally the crew will catch some gazes from various sisters through the hall..but never lingering in eye contact.

[10:31] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: --hides behind Talia.--

[10:31] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --hides behind Talia.--

[10:31] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -over her shoulder to her Yeoman= Not hungry Maggie?

[10:31] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "They're good... though I wouldn't recommend that meat-bread thing over on that table, it'll cause really bad stomach cramps for us."

[10:32] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "..I am nervous enough that the food may not stay down."

[10:32] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -makes a face and nods- Okay then i am going to try this spicey stew

[10:32] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: The canoness, goes about serving herself...her slection if healthy in portion..mostly sausage and some potatoe like casorale and bread.

[10:32] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -to Maggie= Check with Eren as you make a selection

[10:32] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *Sin dropped the meat bread back on its platter and opted for something else* Hmm..

[10:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanolov] This meal selection is very Russian...I am home sick

[10:33] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Ankos was carrying a large tray of things, stopping to pick out just one more... and then one more... and one more... and sits down at a table.*

[10:33] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Sevuk, that soup over there doesn't have meat in it," *she nodded to the vulcan.*

[10:33] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: (Void*)

[10:34] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Ehh... a fondue doesn't fit with all the potatoes... I think."

[10:34] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Now, if we had some chocolate to pour into the fondue."

[10:34] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanolov] You can cut up the potatoes...da?  -his eyes widen some- Oh Da..we must ask for recipe?

[10:35] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -smirks- Not a lot of salads

[10:35] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I don't know who the chef is, actually... place is big."

[10:35] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --heads over to check out the meatless stew.--

[10:35] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -most of the foods are healthy in calories...likely on purpose to match normal sister activity.-

[10:35] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk nods, heading for the soup.*

[10:35] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks at Sevuk-- "it looks pretty good sir."

[10:36] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -takes her selection over to a table and sits taking a moment to lower her head to honor this offered meal-

[10:36] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Hm... there's some similarities to beans, potatoes and cabbages... and that soup over there's cheese."

[10:36] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanolov] It all smells delicous andall real

[10:37] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Actually, we should be able to get at least some idea of it with a quick tricorder scan..." *He scans the fondue for Tanolov.* "And yes, it does."

[10:37] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -follows Erens suggestions and makes a meal for herself-

[10:37] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --after getting a bowl of soup and some bread, she takes a seat near Talia lowering her head along with the captain--

[10:37] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "...Counselor, what do you think I've been doing all this time?"  *She sighed.*

[10:37] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanolov] Agreed...for cutlural exchange prposes

[10:37] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the seating in not exactly comfortable..is is hard wood..worn, but polished and maintained...

[10:37] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: Reminds me of my first time eating nonreplicated meat.. *he scanned for something closer to his own taste*

[10:37] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -Seems right at home here -

[10:38] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -to Eren- Officer thinking ma'am

[10:38] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "I wonder how long these guys have been on station here?"

[10:38] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I dunno, Eren, you think I look at you all the time?"

[10:38] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the humm of constant conversation and ccooking activity and dishes and pots act as a constant thruming backdrop-

[10:38] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -has her veggie selection - Thank Lieutenant -to Eren as she waits for Sevuk-

[10:39] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "No, but you could at least listen when someone's literally reading off what's in the food..."  *She went to get her plate and a cup of the cheese soup.*

[10:40] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena looks and answers Peebles question as she sits down -> 3 weeks 5 days.

[10:40] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -to Eren= That bread might be good -points out wha tlooks like paramesian bread to eren- for the soup

[10:40] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Why'd I listen when there's food?" *He takes more stuff*

[10:40] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Brilliant idea."  *She grabbed a bit of the parmesan bread.*

[10:40] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks at the woman that answered her-- "That doesn't seem too bad. If you don't mind me asking where is your home?"

[10:40] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: A rotating watch -to Selena as she samples her stew-

[10:41] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] at least is smells like parmesan

[10:41] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -heads over wiith his alost comically filled tray to the table-

[10:41] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> More a periodic check...a patrol.

[10:42] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *Sin took his plate back to the others, taking a seat*

[10:42] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Well though moving..it is not going any where fast

[10:42] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Selena offers a prayer to the Mother and then begins to eat-

[10:42] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Follows Tanolov with his own rather full tray.*

[10:42] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> It is not where it is going we watch for...more what its condition is and what might come out.

[10:42] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren took her seat, being quiet for a moment as she pretended to contemplate some higher power and then dipped her "parmesan bread" in the cheese soup.*

[10:43] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --bows her head for the prayer, then afterword offers a quiet amen.--

[10:43] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Ankos says something quick to the divines and digs in.*

[10:43] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -Tanalov] -sets his tray down and lowers his head offering a pray eto two mothers...the Valure's and his own Mother Russia the latter with some amused pride-

[10:44] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -to Eren softly -  Bless the meat...damn the skin...open your kisser...and cram it in!

[10:44] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "this is really good soup."

[10:45] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk quietly begins to eat his soup.*

[10:45] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *he waited for sevuk to drop his spoon in to eat, then said his thanks and dug in*

[10:45] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -to Selena- The food is excellent -nods-

[10:46] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --nods in agreement with her captain.--

[10:46] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena looks to Peebles -> I am glad you like it..our sisters that prepare and serve take pride in their work.

[10:46] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren chuckled.*  "I won't repeat what my dad used to say before meals lest we all be crucified or something."

[10:46] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *He watched Sevuk curiously.*

[10:46] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -mutters something in russian- I forgot to get s drink...-look around- Anyone need a drink? -move to get up-

[10:46] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "You didn't pray to Surak?"

[10:47] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I got some of the juice, thanks."

[10:47] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "...Counselor... seriously?"

[10:47] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -smiles and nods- I think they understand the spirit we mean

[10:47] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: Something non-alcoholic for me. *he nodded*

[10:47] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk arches an eyebrow at Ankos.*

[10:47] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "What?"

[10:47] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -the Big guard nods to Ankos and Sin- Anyone else?

[10:47] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena looks to Talia -> good food is important for morale...wouldn't agree?

[10:47] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She chuckled softly and ate her food.*

[10:48] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks at Selena, then to Talia as she is adderessed.--

[10:48] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: I do...the desert we broughtyou is from a weekly tradition of ours///and baked by our ships chef andher cooks

[10:48] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Which is why my people sought to share such with you when we arrived

[10:48] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --nods-- "pie day."

[10:49] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smiles at Maggies comment-

[10:49] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> I shall loook forward to it...we also have out own confections and deserts..sometimes the sisters like to make it high decortative in thier edible masterpieces.

[10:49] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -goes of to find some pitchers for the away team -

[10:50] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren quickly stuck bread in her mouth to keep herself from making a comment.*

[10:50] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: So such secondary skills are honed as well?

[10:50] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -a massive Avynei woman with deep glowing purple eyes sits next to Selena ->

[10:50] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smirks warmly as they are joined-

[10:51] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Nods to the avynei as he eats.*

[10:51] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --watches as the Avynei womand joins them, looks like she has millions of questions.--

[10:51] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods to Maggie togo ahead andask-

[10:52] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov returns and serves Sin hs drink and pours himself a mug from one of the three pitchers he returned with-

[10:52] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Talia..this is Battle Priestess Jora.

[10:53] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -stops eating ot bow her head and dip her antennae i n greeting- Battle Prietess Jora and honor..I am Captain Talia of the Adagio and these are my officers and crew

[10:53] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -introduces each in turn by name-

[10:53] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Nods again as he is officially introduced.*

[10:53] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] Ma'am -munch munch-

[10:53] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "You have a lot of different people here ma'am. How do you go about recruiting for your...um group?"

[10:53] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *he finished his chewing in time to get properly introduced, nodding at Jora in time*

[10:54] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora nods at each of them...she her piercing purple eyes look at each in turn...radiating wafts of purple energy-

[10:54] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -smiles- Ma'am..-happily enjoyes her parasanbread slice dipped in her cheesey soup-

[10:54] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Watches the battle priestess with interest.*

[10:55] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Ask again maggie it mightve been lost in the introductions

[10:55] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Some are born into us...other come looking for us...while others we happen upon in battle as are asked to join our ranks.

[10:55] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: ..or not -smiles-

[10:55] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren met her gaze when it was her turn to be met with that piercing stare... and winked an emerald eye.*

[10:55] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --nods-- "that makes a lot of sense."

[10:55] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> you might be asking...where are the men....yes?

[10:56] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "...I was going to get to that...eventually.."

[10:56] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] I was about to actually as well

[10:56] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *he glanced at Ankos*

[10:56] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I mean... many religious orders are gender separated?"

[10:56] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Men ruin most things, it's probably for the best."  *She popped some fruit in her mouth.*

[10:57] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] Hey! -mouthful of his food-

[10:57] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> It is simple..our order was founded on the basis of serive to the Mother..to emobody Her protection...and Her wrath.

[10:57] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "It's okay, I was a man once, I can say it."

[10:58] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -is fully stopped by that and after searching for a resonse concedes- Vell played....vell played

[10:58] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [and now afk :P\

[10:58] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She smirked and turned to fully listen.*

[10:58] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Only thing I can see women doing better is outfits..." *Quietly*

[10:59] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> The men that wanted join were allowed, once...there were compliccations in long term...accommodations.

[10:59] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] Why Ankos sir..do you not know we ar eoften the bestest best evah -winks to him-

[10:59] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [now afk :P]

[10:59] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --nods to Selena-- "I understand...believe me I understand.."

[11:00] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren nodded in agreement with Peebs.*

[11:00] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *he quirked a brow, taking a sip as his excuse*

[11:00] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Skips over Sin but gives Sevuk and Tanalov a look as his fellow men that said "Are we gonna just lie down and take this?"*

[11:02] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "I mean I dont have anything against men, but sharing long term accomodations with them is complicated.."

[11:02] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Our service is lifetime..and sometimes even beyond.  The average battle maidens has centuries of service to her name.

[11:03] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Opens his mouth to say something, then closes it.*

[11:04] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --nods along, obviously engrossed in what the sister is saying.--

[11:04] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She nodded.*  "Not much room for fraternisation, it detracts from your focus."

[11:05] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: I imagine the initiation process is grueling..*he casted a glance at Eren*

[11:05] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods in understnding to Selena=

[11:06] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She got herself a glass from the pitcher, not looking at Sin.*

[11:06] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Hush now =to her bi-gender crew- You would just lose onesuch option... i ould lose two minimum and three at the most

[11:06] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Some of our sisters are mothers..grand mothers...we allow time away form the Order, with the understanding they will return to us and not disclose who they truly are.

[11:06] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: But it is a commendable dedication -to Selena and Jora-

[11:08] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] Interesting...not to dissimiar to some Catholic and Protestant orders of ...nuns i think they were called on Earth

[11:08] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] and monestries....the orthadox ones back hme of rme

[11:08] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Our way of living provides the vetting...the intiation is not a trial...

[11:09] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: What is it if I may asK/

[11:09] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: ask?*

[11:09] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> We hold the line while the galaxy burns around us.

[11:09] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> What is...what Talia?

[11:09] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Siiiiiip.*

[11:10] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Your initiatio..you said it was nt a trail yes? is in a induction?

[11:10] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -to Jora= Admirable

[11:11] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --sips from her cup which was poured from the pitcher, her attention is divided between listening to the conversation and trying to figure out what she is drinking.--

[11:11] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> It is a confrimation and recognition of one dedication and oath...it is a sacred ritual.

[11:12] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods to this- A honored pledge then?

[11:12] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> Yes.

[11:12] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Are there any particular vows you take?  Abstaining from certain vices, for example?"

[11:12] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She asked innocently.*

[11:13] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -leans in to whisper to maggie-

[11:14] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> During such a ritual...no vows of abstance.  Sister's are simply expected to use proper judgement in their conduct...they would not have been recuited if they did not already.

[11:14] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I like it, an order that trusts their people instead of binding them."

[11:15] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] Your order sounds similar in lifestyle to ..samuri...a way of life shared but accepting of the indivdual soldier

[11:15] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> The give themselvs to a cause a purpose they believe is greater than themselves...and they take the responsiblity seriously.

[11:16] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Not unlike Starfleet -adds noding-

[11:16] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> perhaps...

[11:16] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She took another sip.*

[11:16] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -raies her hand to Jora- I ve a question if i may

[11:17] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Our numbers are few...and enemies many...and in dark hours a spiteful universe throw unspeakable new horror at us to break us.

[11:18] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> The resolve..and faith faith in our cause and oursevles is the foundation upon which we stand..as a bulwark against it all.

[11:18] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -grins some to Selena an Jora- Not unlike our ship and crew...you stand as an example and as sentry

[11:19] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora looks to Baker and nods.

[11:19] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -draws abreaht- forgive me if i get this wrong...I am but a guard...but we do know the enemy...The Drk represents or says she represents 'True Order' and you oppose her...so are we to

[11:20] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: understand you take the coutner side of 'true choas' then? If so ..what is that exactly for you...and if not..what is chaos as defined to you?

[11:20] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -blinks and just looks over his fondue bowl at her-

[11:22] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren gave Baker an odd look.*

[11:22] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> you make the lines of belief seem linear and seperate.  Your question begets you expect a clean answer..

[11:22] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] Well not a clean one...but one i can understand a little better maybe? -looks ot talia to see if she overstpped here-

[11:22] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> We serve the Mother...the Dark claims to as well, but do her actions support those words?

[11:23] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Personally, I'd long since given up hope on a clean answer to anything in this galaxy."

[11:23] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -shakes her head to Baker no she hasnt-

[11:23] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] No...i suppose they dont -to Jora-

[11:23] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> It is easy for any of us to delude ourselves...especially when alone.

[11:24] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -to Eren- The Yanda are blunt as are the Kzari -smirks-

[11:24] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "If you think that you haven't been paying attention," *she smirked back.*

[11:24] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -nods and thinks a moment at this- Wow I ...think i get it. Thank youMa'am

[11:25] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> I know the Mother has explained this to you already...but the Dark...is Terror...the child of Fear...Terror want to show she is loyal servant of Order, but...

[11:25] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -narrows her eyes at Eren as sh ebested him twice now-

[11:25] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *Sin bit the inside of his cheek as sevuk jr lost again, paying attention to Jora*

[11:26] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora ->  Look at your own actions when you and consumed by Terror...would you claim them to be orderly?

[11:26] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "She's desperately trying to seek her mother's approval by acting in a way she believed will bring order, but she's so messed up that she can't understand how she's failed to actually do so."

[11:26] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora nods to Sereya.

[11:26] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -shake she rhea dot Jora and nods to Eren- and her pain....the lonilness prevents her from seeing this?

[11:26] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Exactly -adds before taking a sip of her wine-

[11:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -whispers to Ankos=

[11:27] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "We can account for at least two million years of pain... probably countless more before that.  We're not dealing with someone who's playing with a full deck."

[11:27] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> She alone is not to blame...this galaxy..you have experienced it...terror in the hearts of many...even now.

[11:28] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> She florished because we enabled Her to do so.

[11:28] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Adided by her Apostates as well and their willing worship

[11:28] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Who've become such fanatics they're able to convince themselves - and maybe even her - of nearly anything."

[11:29] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> and why our Order was founded...to right the sins of the past and build a new foundation forward.

[11:29] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -chuckles at the response-

[11:30] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: So....if i may...why the Bursali that night...why are they stil of such importance to the kzari? what is the connection if you do now?

[11:30] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora looks at Talia -> Perhaps you see similiar in your Starfleet...perhaps time will prove you right..for for now..you have a few millions years of catching up to do...

[11:30] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Yes...but as we showed th Avynei...we have begun that journey...you do not stand on the watch alone any longer

[11:31] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Resources..the Kzari were every consuming and expanding even then.

[11:31] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -looks back to her- Just that simple...in modern times?

[11:31] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -looks back to her- Just that simple...in modern times as welll??*

[11:32] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -to Eren- as such the Apostates feeed into her delusions and into an endless spiral?

[11:32] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren closed her eyes a moment.*  "Acrima wasn't the first time the Kzari went to colonise a world and saw it turn to flame."

[11:32] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> It is why the force were here...as to why the power play to spark a civil war...

[11:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Kesslar...

[11:33] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She nodded to Talia.*  "Likely, ma'am."

[11:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods to Eren- I wonder how mny sch worlds have burned between th Kzari and the Chantry if you are right

[11:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -saly- there is a cheery thought

[11:34] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> The Kzari have no always been unified in belief and method...and the brutal nature of some pushed the line...those with other sensabilities felt the line was too far and had to fight.

[11:34] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -steals some of Ankos's cheesey bread sticks-

[11:34] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "There are a lot of dead planets in this galaxy, ma'am."

[11:35] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: But they were unified under their brutl party before he showed back u...wht the hell is plaing at now then?

[11:35] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: playing*

[11:36] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Ankos stelas some fo Tanalov's meat bread.*

[11:36] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> THe everchild believes he can control and manipulate anything to his advantage...embodies the pride of the Kzari.

[11:36] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren looked over at her wrist PADD, looking thoughtful.*

[11:37] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> The record are nto clear what Athena saw in him..but there was a relationship, clearly...

[11:37] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -blinks at this- You are kodding me

[11:37] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> I am not.

[11:37] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] Wait...him and /her/> -looks at Ankos since he actually knows Athena-

[11:38] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "...Hey, a woman can't be blamed for her exes..."

[11:38] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: ...welll this changes the game board some -bites her lip at Erens comment ssome-

[11:38] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She tapped gently on her wrist PADD.*

[11:38] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> Love and passion are powerful motivators and forces...thoough tend to be highly selfish and chaotic in nature...

[11:39] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Indeed and that is a missing piece for me  in light of what is coming

[11:39] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: Good luck guys.. *he mumbled, shaking his head briefly*

[11:39] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --nods at Jora's comment.-- "Love makes you stupid."

[11:39] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: &Shrugs to Baker*

[11:39] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -grins at a thought-

[11:39] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] Did you know sir..I know youve been dancing with her ..i saw you

[11:40] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Soooo? It was just dancing..."

[11:40] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -looks up at Ankos somewhat impressed-

[11:40] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] Sir....

[11:40] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "...a lot can and has developed from just dancing sir."

[11:41] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -to Jora= So he is even trying to manipulate the Dark for his ownpurposes...tha tis what you al meant when you said he plays at things beyod his understanding

[11:41] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "The Counselor knows better than to try anything more when he's courting a woman who could easily drown him and claim it was an accident."

[11:41] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> Athena tried to oppose the brutal nature from within the Kzari system..while most of our Order was battling the threat across the galaxy.

[11:42] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: hence the legends fo her in modern times

[11:42] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> Despite her sacrifice..she was not successful.

[11:42] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Just sits there looking innocent.*

[11:43] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] Such sacrifices lead to legends of faith and hope..

[11:43] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Our own efforts were only partially successful..keeping the Black Ocean..somewhat contained...and several key locations..like Artesia clear.

[11:43] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] Like Matt Decker and the Doomsday Machine

[11:43] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Or tales of the futility of trying to change the system, when told from the other perspective."

[11:44] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov Who does not love or root for the underdog in a sense? -to Eren-

[11:44] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "The bigger dog."

[11:44] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles at that-

[11:45] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora to Talia -> It seem to be his game..yes..it matches his pride...why else would this Party linger in the Kzari society if one actually won a civil war?

[11:46] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -quirks an antenane- I wonder....if he is not about to scape goat them...as they have the dark and protectorate citizens until now

[11:46] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: The party i mean

[11:46] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -leans ovr to whispe rto maggie-

[11:47] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "The stage has been beautifully set for that.  What with his intentionally antagonising the Party and having them publically parade around showing what insufferable ass---- people they are."

[11:47] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] ...ye the are responding as they only know how too

[11:47] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> His timing return form wherever he was hidden..it not coicidence...it happened along with Athena's...revitalization.

[11:48] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: ...which his people would take as a 'sign'....the party evenmade him 'channcelor'

[11:48] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -whispers again to maggie-

[11:49] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena sighs a rubs her temples -> The petty politics internal issue is the exact reason our Order seperated from the Kzari as a whole

[11:49] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smirks-  I dont blame you at all

[11:49] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> and appearantly became..some legend...

[11:50] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --nods to Talia and gets up headed for the desert table.--

[11:50] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Well, it's hard not to be a little legendary when you're millions of years old."

[11:50] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Which... have we ever actually figured out -how- that happened?"

[11:51] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --browses the selection--

[11:51] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> None of us here are that old..just our Order...I am a decendent of the Agna line...like Athena was.

[11:51] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: She meant the Chancellor I believe

[11:51] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She nodded.*  "But records... are there records of -how- he went into stasis or whatever it was?"

[11:53] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -looks over at this as well- There have to be...no way he is as immortal as he makes himself out to be

[11:54] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> We have not expended the effort to research what happened to Kesslar...as we had little interest.

[11:54] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Because a thought just occurred to me... one I'd rather not voice until I was more certain..."

[11:54] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -to Ankos- Sir...seriously..you and Athena?

[11:54] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --returns to the table with two slices of some really fancy looking white cake.--

[11:54] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> Athena might be interested though...she may find out and tell us even if we really did not want to know.

[11:54] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --sets a slice down in front of Talia-- "This looks promising."

[11:54] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smiles to maggie making room nce more for ehr to sit-

[11:55] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: It oes indeed..thank you Razor..well done

[11:55] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I think this is something we -need- to know, in order to properly defend the Alliance against the Dark."

[11:55] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: She is still at the Citadel -to Jora-

[11:55] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *he looked over at Ankos, thoughtfully*

[11:55] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -gets out the gift pie and starts cutting it-

[11:55] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --nods and smiles proudly at the captain as she sits back down--

[11:56] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: and i agree -nods with Eren- to ensure he isnt a threat as well-

[11:56] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> We heard the Alliance was returned and based on the Citadel.

[11:56] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She quietly wrote something on her wrist PADD.*

[11:56] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --starts nomming on her cake.--

[11:56] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods- They are...several races strong now..even taking in refugess as well

[11:56] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> We also heard long standing isssues still remain...

[11:57] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Yes...however the overcame them..even the Skara and Kirtascans and Kzari to free Xert

[11:57] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: with us.

[11:57] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Selena and jora both take a slice of pie and enjoy it-

[11:58] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> If you say so...our agent report tension rising and even open hostility

[11:59] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Every new alliance does indeed have its growing pains...hence why we are here and Eirene exssits yes?

[11:59] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> The Alliance is not a unified order..it is a hope...a promise to try.

[11:59] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: a nd yes...I say so..we and the Avynei led the allied fleet to Xert

[11:59] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Hope is always a strong begin ning is it not?

[12:00] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Looks to Tanalov* "Me and Athena just danced."

[12:00] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren eyed the strawberry cobbler for a moment.*

[12:00] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Hope is the foundation of us all...

[12:00] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] -looks to Sin at this-

[12:01] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She gave Talia a small nod.*

[12:01] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> My complements to your chef..the pie is lovely.

[12:01] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Next time we'll bring some vanilla ice cream to go with it... the combination is divine."

[12:02] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> care to exchange the recipe for perhaps something your crew enjoyed here?

[12:02] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Indeed it is...and a hope very much embraced by the Mother

[12:03] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: ---has he mouth full-- "this cake is good...tastes like wedding cake..."

[12:04] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "We can get a chocolate fountain as a gift next time."

[12:04] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -to Jora- is this not the way of what the Avynei call the 'Xan'Xae'?

[12:04] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] and the cheese fondue

[12:05] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora looks to bristle a bit-  Our civil war is over...we are mending.

[12:05] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Yes...i /know/ Honored Preistes

[12:06] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: I was there when the Avynei here returned to the embrace as well

[12:06] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: We all were -nods to her crew=

[12:07] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren looked a little skeptical, but nibbled the last of her parmesan bread.*

[12:08] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> Xan Xul we are biased toward the Mother..and the order she brings to us all.  At times the Mother...darkened Her heart in dispair..it is no reason to abonden Her.

[12:08] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: and thus the Xan'Zuul

[12:09] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora -> The terms are archiac now...we are Avynei...

[12:09] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: She has not been Abandoned Jora...she is an often and welcomed honored guest aboard my ship

[12:12] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Jora stands up tall armored with her tray -> If you will excuse me..I have ritual duties to perform.

[12:12] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks at Jora with some concern, looking at Talia--

[12:13] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -narrows her eyes at that - I mean no offense priestess nor amI mokcing you

[12:13] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: mocking*

[12:14] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: If i have caused any offense i apologize

[12:14] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -without another word Jora turns and leaves...her hooves, loud and thudding..and he tails swishes behind he..agitated...he her gnarled horned head not turning back-

[12:15] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -sets her jaw some as she watches her go-

[12:15] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *he took a deep breath, his eyes returning on talia*

[12:15] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --sets her fork down--

[12:15] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren raised her brows, sucking in a breath through her teeth and looking at Selena.*  "You don't... get visits from the Mother here, do you?"  *She asked quietly.*

[12:15] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -appears mildly annoyed-

[12:16] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Would it change your opinion of us if we did?

[12:16] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: No of course it would not

[12:16] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "No, but I'm trying to understand why that upset her."

[12:19] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Our path is not easy..can be made only worse when people see the Dark Mother manifest.

[12:19] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -looks at her- I dont understand

[12:20] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Looks confused too, but mostly keeps quiet.*

[12:20] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> because it bring the rightness of our cause into question..if the very force it presents can be cruel and unforgiving.

[12:22] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Interesting...i might catagorziie our encoutners as playful taunting and challenging...well folloing our initial encounter

[12:22] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: But neither crul nor unforgiving

[12:23] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> As you say.

[12:23] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: a common expression here

[12:24] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Captain, I believe it's a matter of... one person going to the beach and seeing placid waters, and another visiting that same beach during a storm."

[12:24] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Ahh i see...=nods then to Selena-- Do see that Jra is told I meant no offense

[12:25] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> I am certain she knows.

[12:26] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: We only seek common understanding between us -nods-

[12:26] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> The matter of Terror trying to manifest an ideal that was envisioned by the Mother...though later abandoned by Her.

[12:27] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Perfect Order is static..unchanging...

[12:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods as she listens -

[12:27] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> at times..the Aspects...just like us..go into..extremes.

[12:28] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Mhm... it's hard to have Perfect Order when life is constantly growing and evolving."

[12:28] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Yes as some of pour ships have experienced

[12:28] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Which makes sense..as we are their children.

[12:29] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren paused a moment, her eyes widening somewhat.*

[12:30] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Indeed..I understand...-looks over to Eren- Eren?

[12:30] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> We do not abandon the Mother in those times of Her extreme nature...I think that is what Jora is feeling and referencing too.

[12:30] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I'll... maybe later, I don't want to interrupt, Captain."

[12:31] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Of course

[12:31] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: I didnt fully understand her postion...i tedto agree withher take onit..i just  misunderstood

[12:34] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> She is fine...our Order does not harbor the timid of spirit for long...we all burn with passion and fury...

[12:35] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles- Very andorian..I can see this about her, I am sure she and I will have another chane to speak of this -looks to her officers- No one else has any questions here?

[12:35] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -looks to Sin, Sevuk and Ankos-

[12:37] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She looked down at her unfinished dessert, then at the others.*

[12:37] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks up from licking her cake plate.--

[12:37] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: None in this very moment captain. Maybe later in the evening.

[12:37] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: "no ma'am."

[12:37] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smiles- Invitng yourself to sleep over Deadeye?

[12:38] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods to her young yeoman who gets a pass for bringing her the delious cake-

[12:38] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I'm sure they have things to get to, and we have our own ship to return to... may not get another chance, Kodor."

[12:38] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: Not at all captain. I wouldn't want to intrude.. I figured before we leave.

[12:39] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smiles at Eren= What was it said earier about men ruining things?

[12:39] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She just smiled sweetly back to Talia.*

[12:39] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *Sin just stared*

[12:39] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -returned the smile=

[12:39] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Ankos innocently drinks his juice.*

[12:40] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Mister Kodor ....poke Sevuk to see if your wingman is even aline

[12:40] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: alive*

[12:40] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: I am alive, captain. I have no questions.

[12:41] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -looks at him- None at all in regards to security and how they might view it

[12:41] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren glanced at Ankos' plate.*  "...Did you eat the meat-bread?"

[12:42] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Yes?"

[12:42] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Might want to be near a toilet around the time that hits your upper intestine."

[12:42] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: I am certain they are just as capable as we are in matters in defense.

[12:42] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "...MIght not be too bad to take some pills for that.'

[12:43] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -quirks a brow- You are...assuming?

[12:43] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She sipped her drink innocently, looking at Talia and Sevuk now.*

[12:43] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: No interesting in discoverying such onyor own then?

[12:43] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: I think he means it as a compliment.. given the size..

[12:44] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: interest*

[12:44] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk nods to Sinez's statement.* The scale is much different.

[12:44] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Size isn't everything, boys."

[12:44] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: We learn nothing through silence gentlemen

[12:44] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [eep!!! LOL}

[12:44] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk quirks an eyebrow at Sereya.*

[12:44] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *sin rolled his eyes*

[12:44] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She gave Sevuk a smile.*

[12:45] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Every sisters is a battle maiden..with years or training and experience.  All armored and armed at most times.

[12:45] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "And those crystals on your hull... I assume they power some kind of supercharged weapon?"

[12:45] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smiles- and i am sure your training regimes are strenuous and very interesting Selena

[12:45] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -eyes Sin at Eren's question-

[12:46] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Or perhaps a shielding system from the ravages of the storm?"

[12:46] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena > The soul crystals have several functions...just as yours has.

[12:46] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods to this-

[12:46] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She nodded.*  "Of course, I'm sure our tactical officer here would love to know more about it to assist with our own utilisation of the Soul Crystal we have."

[12:47] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> I doubt I could assist in that...especially when you approach it from the viewpoint of your...technology.

[12:48] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Which does somewaht lag beghind that of your own -nods-

[12:48] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Perhaps not, but you've had more experience with them.  You may know of a way they can be channeled that we've not even considered before."

[12:48] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: If they're willing to share some simple information on them with us, that is..

[12:48] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Or to perhaps imprve our efficiency

[12:48] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smirks to Sin- hard to discover such through silence commander

[12:49] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren sipped her drink nonchalantly.*

[12:49] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> I could not..perhaps an Avynei Priestess of Chaos..or thier Lady...could guide you with your own soul crystal.

[12:50] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Of course, thank you for the suggestion."

[12:50] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods- thank you for the suggestion Selena -is genuine-

[12:50] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: Yes thank you.. I'll be sure to enquire.

[12:51] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -clears her throat some and looks to Sin and sevuk= Gentlemen why dont you two make some time to come see me in private when we return to the ship -requested very sweetly-

[12:51] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Yes captain.

[12:51] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *he nodded*

[12:54] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> On that perhaps we whould adjorn.  We are due to depart soon.

[12:54] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Agreed as we both have or ship to attend to..however I would like to make one more requst if I may

[12:54] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> Yes?

[12:56] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren quickly ate the last few bites of her dessert.*

[12:56] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: I would formally like to ask you to consider accepting an invite to your order to at your convience come to the Citadel to perhaps discuss how our allaince canassit you and you us in our shaed goals

[12:56] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: shared*

[12:56] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: I am certain Eirene would enjoy such a visit

[12:58] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: Selena -> I will consider your request and less the others know.

[12:58] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: as I shall report back our encounter here and see it known to the Alliance

[1:00] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren waited to be excused from the table like a good trill.*

[1:01] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -a sister superior arrvies to escort you back to the hanger-

[1:02] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *He stood up and nodded respectfuly to their host.*

[1:02] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She rose from her chair with a little curtsey to the host.*

[1:03] [DOIC3] Peebles@Demoncherub: --stood up with the others and gave a respectful bow to their host.--

[1:03] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *he got up and did the same, allowing himself to get escorted back to the hangar*

[1:03] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -rises- Thank you for your hospitailit

[1:04] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Seuvk rises and follows.*

[1:04] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Thank you."

[1:04] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -pointsat Sevuk and Sin as she turns and thepoints to her eyes- when we get back-

[1:05] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren smiled innocently to Sinvuk.*

[1:05] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Yes captain.

[1:05] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *he stared at the other trill*

[1:05] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the crew quickly find themselves back in the hanger...some with goodie backs from the buffet and a few kninakcs to remind them of thier visit to the Purifier.

[1:05] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -follows out the sister superior- See that our chefs reciepes are included -t Ankos and Eren-

[1:06] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -a pair of bird like shuttle craft luach out ahead of the bay as the enter-

[1:06] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Will do, Captain."

[1:06] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -Tanalov and Baker board the shuttle-

[1:06] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Of course, Captain."  *She headed to the shuttle, holding her party favours.*

[1:06] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: As the crew board the sisters tells them their night Witch escort will see them back to thier ship safely.

[1:06] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -Davis ] -powers up the Dione-

[1:07] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She buckled up.*

[1:07] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Again you honor us..thank you ..Sin please alert to the Adagio to our escort

[1:07] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *He nods respectfully again and heads in to put his belt on.*

[1:07] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Sending the needed recipes as a sign of respect.*

[1:07] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: ((Sending for*))

[1:08] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: =^= Away team to Adagio, be advised, we'll be escorted on our return.

[1:08] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -drops into her seat and buckles in after saying her good byes-

[1:08] [DOIC1] Xaelei@Arnimane: Ada -> Oh..that sounds very nice!

[1:08] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren turned to Ankos as they sat in the shuttlecraft.*  "Counselor?  Do you think you can help me with an idea I had at dinner?"

[1:09] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: The Dione launches...and the Night Witch escort forms up...and get a cool Sabaton song as you travle back to Adagio in style  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TauPQQHcc-s

[1:11] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Sure?"

[1:12] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Do you remember when we saw the Bursali of two million years ago... the Bursali man there?  Didn't it strike you as... a little odd that he looked practically identical to a modern day Bursali?"

[1:13] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Mmm... I guess?"

[1:14] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "We're talking two million years.  No species stays the same for that long, particularly not in a destroyed environment like the one Bursal was left with after the destruction.  There is no way that..

[1:14] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: there was no significant evolutionary change in all that time.  And evolution is not in line with the Dark's True Order."

[1:14] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -nods- Yeah..even Kesslar looks more cat like than a modern Kzari

[1:15] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "You're saying that the dark may have blocked their evolution?"

[1:15] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "And Eirene has been able to match some species up in the LMC almost exactly to the records she has on file... and that's exactly what I think is happening."

[1:16] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: What like a side effect of some sort?

[1:16] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov] Good lord...that is horrofying to consider

[1:17] [DOIC3] Xaelei@Arnimane: -The Diones docks and lands on Adagio-

[1:17] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: -The Diones docks and lands on Adagio-

[1:17] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Or an intentional act.  We know that some species have been allowed to live despite opposing her True Order simply for the sake of harvesting."

[1:17] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "That's fucked."

[1:17] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] -i sspeechless at this-

[1:18] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Tanalov The Brexyians

[1:18] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "You think that's why Kesslar looks... somewhat differetn than modern Kzari? They opposed the dark and managed to prevent that from happening to them?"

[1:18] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Maybe.  Or there's something else going on with them."

[1:18] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I mean, it's obvious Avynei and Travynei won't change much considering they are so incredibly logn lived."

[1:18] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Exactly... there are thousands of generations that have passed with the species that don't live as long."

[1:18] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "But the Bursali, and yanda... hmmm... Yanda didn't really have much of a change in environment I think?"

[1:19] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: The Yanda were not a part of the last war

[1:19] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: They are new to all of this

[1:19] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: But they had to have had help evolving

[1:19] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Even if a species goes to a planet that's similar to their homeworld, eventually they will evolve away from their kin back home over hundreds of thousands of years."

[1:19] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Techwise

[1:20] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I guess..."

[1:20] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Romulans and Vulcans

[1:20] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: have begun to show such

[1:20] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She nodded to Talia.*

[1:21] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] there are sublt e differences between Humans ad Magna Romans

[1:21] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Exactly... evolution doesn't even need that much time to show changes."

[1:22] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "But to stay the same for that many generations... there's no way that's natural."

[1:22] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: So the point is...why did she do this to some...I menawe know the Brexyians...ar harvested

[1:22] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She unclipped herself from her chair as the shuttle came to a full stop.*

[1:22] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: yes?

[1:22] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Davis] Down and clear folks

[1:22] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Baker] Im gonna nightmares

[1:23] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "My theory so far is that it's in line with her vision of Perfect Order, where life stays... static, unchanging."

[1:23] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *He did it as well.* "It makes sense.."

[1:24] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Lorvela...like ab animals..she treats innocent life like lab animals

[1:24] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She shook her head.*  "I think the term I'd use... is livestock."

[1:24] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Eugenics.

[1:25] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Why let the cattle grow sharper horns when they'll just be used to gore you?"  *She headed for the hatch.*

[1:25] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Nope... not eugenics. I don't think it's that simple."

[1:25] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -sets her jaw firmly-

[1:26] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "I think it may have something else, Eren... Just not sure what. As you said, there is her vision of the perfect order, yes?"

[1:26] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Baker] ..livestock..jesus -departs-

[1:26] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Ankos work withher on this

[1:26] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: and Eren..keep me updated on this

[1:26] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She nodded.*  "Yes, Captain.  And yeah, Counselor."

[1:26] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: I want this as anapproved project with command

[1:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Like Stingrays Unity project

[1:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: It might give us further insight to how she acts and weilds her apostate fleet

[1:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: and add future allies to us

[1:27] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Yes, ma'am."

[1:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: No one liks being used as cattle

[1:28] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: We prve that we might evenshake up some apostates at the lower tiers

[1:28] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: You think this will make them realize that they're potentially victims? Wouldn't that make things  worse?

[1:28] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Ankos..we prove this...thatis where you come in...helping communicate this to th efcted races

[1:29] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -to Sinand Sev- heckle Jeckle come over here...-points to the edeck before her-

[1:29] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *He nods to Talia.*

[1:30] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *he reluctantly stepped up*

[1:31] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -eyes Sevuk now-

[1:31] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk steps up.*

[1:31] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren watched from the side with great interest.*

[1:31] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -her tone cold- When i brng along my department heads on a cultural contact mission i do not want nor expect them to sit on their tails and say nothing...discovery requires investigation...interviews

[1:32] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: so i canget your damned impressions...and make my own judgemests formthem....now this is away team 101 ...and at this stage gentlemen i should not be pointing this out

[1:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: If you are unable to do your jobs...i need to know it and appoint someone who can...am I clear gentlemen?

[1:33] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Yes captain.

[1:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -glares deeply into both of their eyes-

[1:33] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: Perfectly clear ma'am. *he didn't take his eyes off her*

[1:34] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: I want your reports on the order on my desk by 0600hrs and do not ever let Erenand I do your damn jobs again or i swill behnting for your replacements

[1:34] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Now...shoo!

[1:35] [DOIC3] Sinez@the5of435: *he nodded, taking his leave*

[1:35] [DOIC3] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk takes his leave.*

[1:35] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren looked at Ankos then.*  "Well, I'm going to be running some comparisons on Eirene's old files of the species we've contacted, see just how deep this evolutionary hold goes."

[1:37] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Sure. Captain wants to see me, so keep me updated on the PADD."

[1:37] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Of course, I'm not a biologist or a doctor or anything, so... I'll send you anything that looks promising."

[1:37] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *He nodded.*

[1:38] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She nodded.*  "Will do.  Good night, Captain, I'll update you as needed too."

[1:38] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Thank Yo eren

[1:38] [DOIC3] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She turned and headed to her quarters.*

[1:38] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "See ya, Eren."

[1:39] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Anyways, Captain... you wanted my opinion?"

[1:39] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: yes I did...evenf dontagree with your assessemtn or i worship it..=chuckles0 wantot hear it

[1:41] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Ithink it doens't take a rocket scientist to say they're fanatically devoted to the Mother, to Order. My issue is, they seem to be a bit... too deep into it?"

[1:41] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "If you get what I'm saying."

[1:42] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods- So like myself you recoomand caution?

[1:42] [DOIC4] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She got to her quarters, letting out a breath and putting in the request for Eirene's species data from the Citadel before going to take a nice, long shower.*

[1:43] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Yes. We don't know when something we do may clash with their ideals, or they may decide the Dark's order is more... orderly and true."

[1:44] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Or they are simply ore hard core veterans...anolder sect of Decias -chuckles- time will tell ..but i agree on your words of caution

[1:44] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *Nods.* "For now, I think they can be welcome allies, but... still best kept at an arms length."

[1:45] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: nods Hence why i invited themto the citdel...for us to prove our true colors and to give them a chance to do the same..ill not eyour recoomendation in my report

[1:45] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: Thank you Ankos

[1:46] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -offers him a weary smile-

[1:49] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *He pats her shoulder some.*

[1:49] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -smiles as she places her hand over his- I should report in to the citadel and adds to susans hedaches du jour

[1:51] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: *He nods.* "Don't kill her, Captain."

[1:51] [DOIC3] Ankos@bulgariandragon1: "Good night."