Adagio 12/7

[10:15] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: Star Trek Adagio theme for tonight  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wii3SePlU0

[10:16] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: The camera shows deep space suddenly and two twin vessels racing side by side with each other

[10:16] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b6/e8/a6/b6e8a6f8278bf2ec97d37774f72f708b.jpg

[10:17] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: A close up on thier registry shows one..has a banner symbol under her name, The Jeanne D'Arc

[10:17] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: https://d3ieicw58ybon5.cloudfront.net/exq/65/800.800/shop/product/07f477f62c3547beacc2196ad6499238.jpg

[10:18] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: Her twin...shows a shield symbol under her name...the Yukikaze  https://www.collectiondx.com/gallery2/d/881031-3/11.jpg?g2_GALLERYSID=f320700db4b84d8d061c5853440632e2

[10:19] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: Suddenly the Yukikaze starts the dart and weave and fly within a few hundred meters of her sister ships...as if playefully teasing...

[10:19] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: the in the next moments the camera pulls into a chase view and shows the Citadel ahead...as the two vessels start to playerfully weaving tight circles around each other as thier close on the massive

[10:20] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: starbase....somewhere on board Talia is in deep thought..considering the many possibities for her next move

[10:21] [DOIC] Xaelei@Arnimane: she records he log..knowing she has to try to do something...but still unsure as to what...

[10:23] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: =^= Captain's Log, Stardate 96806.58, the refit on the Lady A continues, her new systems adding to her increased performance offers more options to the task ahead of us set down by chance and the

[10:24] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: manipualtions and movements of others. While we were off testing the Aesir no less than two global genocides have occured...one on Acrima and most recently Brexyia...the Dark has found a way to

[10:25] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: retailiate bringing forth a new power that is flexing its muscles...and yet....casued enough of a mess that now even allies have been brought to the brink of war. The Kzari have been tugging at their

[10:26] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: found leash..bound by our new alliance and have not let up on Acrima...all under the guise of a rescue an d relief operation...a race now terrified over almost losing their world have become blinded

[10:27] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: to the machinations of their would be rescuers and sit upon the brnk of losing their freedom. More refugees flood to the SLirian colony and to the Citadel Brexyia and Acrima...and the Skara are

[10:28] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: furious at the relief operation turned garrision over Acrima by the Kzari...the Kzari now have a foothold on the flank of their Confederation. A breaking point is looming on the horizon and i...have

[10:29] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: to sit by and watch this all unfold....well no longer, we need options and need them quickly or this very alliance that stood by each other to free Xert..to care for the lost refugees of last

[10:30] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: christmas..will shatter like glass...which is exactly what the Apostates want...No..i wil not sit stil for this...ive the best ship and the best crew under my command....this ends now...a remdiner of

[10:31] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: what we are supposed to stand for has to be made...the enemy must see that this alliance will only pull together after each attack...not claw at each other for power or resoruces...this mess on Acrima

[10:32] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: needs to be our first goal.......i have been granted some degree of latitude now with these upgrades from our allies....now I believe it is time to put  them to good use....how ..well -chuckles some -

[10:32] [DOIC] Talia@Isis.: I am sure it will come to me....as we go...Talia out.

[10:33] [DOIC4] Peebles@Demoncherub: --Peebs stares at her PADD, reading the news coming from Beryxia..she blinks a few times and has a look of confusion and concern.--

[10:33] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] *Was taking his time off, relaxing in the warm waters of his and Ynera's holocove, after being abducted by Q into that horrible, cold place.*

[10:33] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -sets down her padd as she looks back up at her selected Holographics of Acrima IV, The Kzari homeworld and the Skara home world.....the sector fleet deployments...and narrows her eyes-

[10:33] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk has resumed his meditation.*

[10:34] [DOIC4] Peebles@Demoncherub: "Eirene, is this news report confirmed?"

[10:34] [DOIC4] Talia@Isis.: [Eirene] Yes to the best of my knowledge yes

[10:34] [DOIC1] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: *Veeri caught up on all the ops reports she had to fill out, happily sipping hot chocolate with cookies in the lounge.*

[10:34] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Mr Boggles] -shakes his coat free of snow sending it everywhere around and over Sevuk-

[10:34] [DOIC4] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she taps her comm badge.-- =/\=Crewman Peebles to Captain Talia.=/\=

[10:35] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -blinks and hits her com- =^= Talia here

[10:35] [DOIC4] Peebles@Demoncherub: =/\=Captai, are you busy? Do you have some time to speak with me?=/\=

[10:35] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk opens his eyes, looking down at Mister Boggles.*

[10:35] [DOIC5] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren was sitting in a chair in a little salon on the promenade, getting a mani-pedi as she browsed her PADD with her free hand.*

[10:35] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: =^= Of course Yeoman...come up and see me in tactical

[10:36] [DOIC4] Peebles@Demoncherub: =/\=I am on my way ma'am.=/\=

[10:36] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: =^= Understood Il let them know you are coming..see you then

[10:37] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Mr Boggles] -sits like a goo boy and happily wags his tail at Sevuk-

[10:37] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she enters tactical, looking a bit nervous.--

[10:37] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she stops and comes to attention.--

[10:37] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: That was unnecessary.

[10:37] [DOIC5] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "No, no, make them a little shorter.. how are my female friends going to have a merry Christmas if I have long-ass nails?"

[10:37] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "captain."

[10:37] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -is studying a layout of the sector around acrima as well as orbital layouts of al of the Kzari ships around that planet-

[10:38] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -not looking away from the map- Yes Meggie?

[10:38] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: ---she shifts awkwardly and takes a deep breath.-- "Captain, I've done something..."

[10:38] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Mr Boggles] -lets go of a powerful yet adoreable doggie sneeze and then goes right back to wagging his little tail at daddy-

[10:39] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -blinks and looks over her atnennae rising some- Oh? Go on please

[10:39] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "in my defense I feel like I was tricked into it, and it was for a good cause..."

[10:40] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -slowly- Tricked...um...okay....noted -eyes her suspciously-

[10:40] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk resumes his meditation.*

[10:40] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she nods and once again shift uncomfortaly.-- "I am not sure, but I may have sold my soul to the devil."

[10:40] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -surfaces with a lovely backflip and glides over to him to snugle his legs-

[10:41] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -blink..... looks at her trying to digest this a moment-......-blink-...you did what now?

[10:42] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: *Ankos opened his eyes and tried to sneakily slip downwards into the water to take them both under.*

[10:42] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "well you see thier was this guy in the lounge and he wanted me to make a Christmas wish. I thought he was playing around. I wished for the people on Beryxia to be healed...and.. welll.."

[10:42] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -glides under with him smiling her doll loke eyes fixated on him adoringly-

[10:43] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she hands Talia the PADD-- "Have you seen this news out of Beryxia?"

[10:43] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods slowly- ...well?...-blinks again and starts as she accepts the padd and reads the new report- This....wait..you are saying../you/ did this?

[10:43] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] *Gives her a playful grin, tickling her nose, before dragging her back out above the water to take a breath.*

[10:43] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: You were behind thi sso called "Miracle at Brexyia'?

[10:44] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "..I didn't do anything, I made a wish to this stranger and it came true. I am wondering now what the catch is."

[10:44] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -surfaces with her usua; chipper squeak as she expells the water from her breathing hole-

[10:44] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --stops and takes a deep breath.--

[10:44] [DOIC5] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren gave the salon attendant her other hand, swapping her PADD to her newly manicured hand.*

[10:45] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -frowns- Who.did.you.make.the.wish.with?

[10:45] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -frowns- Who.did.you.make.the.wish.with?

[10:45] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "some guy in the lounge, he called himself Alister...he said he was a friend of Sevuk."

[10:45] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] *Smiles happily.* "Enjoyign yourself? I thought you'd still be bitter over me not giving away my christmas surprise, hm?"

[10:46] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles- You made a christmas wish..to this Allistair....

[10:46] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -giggles happily and bops his nose- OOh I shall get it out of you....and you? have you warmed up from your snowy battles this year?

[10:46] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "it seemed harmless enough. I figured he was a nutter. Talking about turning people into penguins.."

[10:47] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smiles at this now piecing it all together- Oh yes.Mister Sevuk and Mister Kodor's buddy

[10:47] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Not yet... Eren got me good... And you will get the surprise soon enough... I just need to iron out some details." *He grins*

[10:47] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: -from beisde Sevuk on the mat- Good Evening my boy

[10:47] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "he said they were buddies. But, Sevuk was upset with him for tunring him into a penguin."

[10:48] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] You require metal?

[10:48] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "No... kinda? It is just an expression to say that I need to work out some finer details."

[10:48] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk opens his eyes immeidately, looking beside him.*

[10:48] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Yes....i think its been several times now...tell me Yeoman what did you have to promise him for this ..wish of yours?

[10:49] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] -smiles to him as he kneels beside him on the mediation mat , still clad in his usual dark clothers turtle neck and long jacket-

[10:49] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "well he didn't actually say he wanted anything. But, there has to be a catch...there is always a catch.."

[10:49] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] Miss me?

[10:49] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: I did not.

[10:49] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Wait...you are saying he didnt get you to promise to anything frist?

[10:49] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "No ma'am."

[10:49] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] Well I misse you..how have ya been son?

[10:50] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "He called it a Christmas wish."

[10:50] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -snuggles him close- Oh?? how can I help?

[10:50] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -bites her bottom lip- Curious...nothing from you at all?

[10:50] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Making you help for your own surprise would kinda ruin the idea, won't it?" *He laughed.*

[10:50] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -cyly- But but but i am a good helper yes?

[10:51] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "He didn't sepcify anything..."

[10:51] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: I am functioning within normal parameters.

[10:51] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] That good eh?

[10:51] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Hmm...then perhaps you just mightve dodged a bullet as they say...or he was feeling charitable

[10:51] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk arches an eyebrow.*

[10:51] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Weeeeeellll.... Very much so."

[10:52] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "..So this guy isn't the devil?"

[10:52] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] And life been trating ya good?

[10:52] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Were you responsible for the...winter festivities?

[10:52] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] That? the snowman stuff? -chuckles- No my good sir..that is the providence of a Q not me

[10:52] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "Because I feel like making deals with the devil is a sin."

[10:52] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: A Q? *Sevuk quirks his eyebrow.* It seems too trivial.

[10:52] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Well I suppose to most religons it tends to be..but no.he may be a devil..just not /the/ devil

[10:53] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I think he has said he is trying to ..reform?

[10:53] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] Wait...doesnt Q tend to introduce himself to folsk like you?

[10:53] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "Well at least it was for a good cause..right?"

[10:53] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] He tneds to make a grand entrance

[10:53] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] well his whole lot do  I suppose

[10:54] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "I mean i could have wished ofr something stupid."

[10:54] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks- Perhaps...in the short term

[10:54] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Long term with out an explanation it might turn into a cultural nightmare Maggie

[10:54] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -teases happi;y- Oh then you must let me help

[10:55] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --lowers her head-- "I am sorry about that captain...I really didn't know this actually going to happen."

[10:55] [DOIC5] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren gave a small smile, putting in an order and then looking at her nails.*

[10:55] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks- We all go through such things Maggie...its really not your fault to be honest

[10:55] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Mmmmm... then you'll be where I tell you when I tell you in a week or so?" *He grinned*

[10:55] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: I was not granted the spectacle this time.

[10:55] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Write up a report on it and ill add mine and file it with the Admral so we have it on record what occured

[10:56] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: At least now we have a answer to th miracle

[10:56] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "I figured I should tell you what happened."

[10:56] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Is there a specific reason you are here?

[10:56] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] Ugh.you mean he jus tpolopped you into te snow unnounced? ow rude..the boy is getting lazy

[10:56] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] Yes ..I am glad you asked

[10:56] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "aye captain I will get on that report right away."

[10:57] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Yes just write it up Maggie and we shall file it..ill explain to the Admral what happened it should be...fine

[10:57] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] I am here to ask you something....truly...

[10:57] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she nods slowly, looking nervous still-- "thank you captain."

[10:58] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods back- Thank you for reporting this immediately Maggie..it was the righ tthing to do...should balance out any sin right?

[10:58] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -squeaks fitfully- a week??!

[10:58] [DOIC1] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: "Eirene? Admiral Compton is not angry... -er than usual, yes?"

[10:58] [DOIC5] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Not bad, ladies... not bad at all."  *She tossed a few latinum slips into the jar and put her boots back on, strolling out onto the promenade.*

[10:58] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "...yeah that is more or less what th eidea of confession is ma'am."

[10:59] [DOIC1] Talia@Isis.: [Eirene] Define....than usual

[10:59] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles some- Then consider yourself 'absolved' Yeoman...

[10:59] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Weeeell... could be longer if you refuse to cooperate?" *He booped her nose*

[10:59] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: What is it?

[11:00] [DOIC1] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: "Um... I dunno? Just... is she a bit more rested?"

[11:00] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -pouts cutely- Fiiine...-nips the tip of his nose- If you inist on me bahving til then

[11:00] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "Aye ma'am. "

[11:00] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Alistair]Why quite simply what is you wish for christmas Mstr Sevuk?

[11:00] [DOIC1] Talia@Isis.: [Eirene] Um..she does seem..happier this evening yes

[11:01] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] *Chuckled and suddenly dunked Ynera into the water once more, before pulling her out in a cuddle.* "Yes, it's very much a requirement."

[11:01] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smiles to her warmly- You are good to go Maggie..unless there was something else you needed to tell me?

[11:01] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "..any orders if I see this Alistair again?"

[11:01] [DOIC1] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: "Yey!" *She clapped her hands a bit.*

[11:01] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -amsued- Thank him?

[11:02] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she nods-- "Aye ma'am."

[11:02] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: I do not usually make requests.

[11:02] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: and MAggie..next time be careful what you wish for at any cross road

[11:02] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she smirks-- "I'll leave him a plate of cookie.." --as she turns to leave.--

[11:02] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Im sure he woul dlike that

[11:02] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] Well it is the holidays Mister Sevuk yes?

[11:03] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "aye, ma'am I will be more cautious when strangers come and offer me wishes."

[11:03] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -giggles happily as she is dunked and comes u to splash him withher finned hand- Goof!

[11:03] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Around here..it s amust Maggie

[11:03] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: "I keep forgetting this place has real magic to it."

[11:04] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Says you... trying so hard to ruin the surprise." *He gave her a gentle, deep kiss.

[11:04] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: =^= Talia to Eren

[11:04] [DOIC2] Peebles@Demoncherub: --walks off.--

[11:04] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smiles watching her go shaking her head some-

[11:04] [DOIC5] Sereya Eren@liorexus: =/\= "Eren here, captain," *She replied as she watched Scyrthi babies flying around the ceiling.*

[11:04] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Yes.

[11:05] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: =^= Meet me in the citadel tactical office please

[11:05] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -whines playfully- I do not like to wait...im a digger

[11:05] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: --makes her way to the lounge and approaches the  bar-- "A pint of root beer please."

[11:05] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "I know, I don't like to wait too."

[11:05] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] well that makes this a special occasion yes?

[11:06] [DOIC5] Sereya Eren@liorexus: =/\= "Yes, ma'am..."  *She snapped an image of the scene on her wrist PADD and sent it to the Bridge Buddies group chat before heading for the lift.*

[11:06] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: --shakes her head-- "Can things get wierder?"

[11:06] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: To various cultures yes.

[11:06] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] One shared by your mate yes?

[11:06] [DOIC5] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [T'Ghor] *Was totally not watching the babies with pride nearby... totally not.*

[11:06] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *reading a padd* Things can always get weirder.

[11:06] [DOIC5] Talia@Isis.: -Neither was Valkriss-

[11:07] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: --sighs.--

[11:07] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] *Looks as his PADD buzzes, and smiles softly, holding out the picture of the scyrthi babies to Ynera.* "Daww."

[11:07] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] OOh tie rwings have gotten so much stronger now1 Look at them soar!

[11:08] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren rang the chime.*

[11:08] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Enter

[11:08] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Yes.

[11:08] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *sighs* I miss my never ending chocalate cup.

[11:08] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -still studying her various holomaps-

[11:08] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she gets up to refill her drink*

[11:08] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] 'I know... they are so cute."

[11:08] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: --sips her drink.--

[11:08] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *orders a mocha raktijino*

[11:09] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -beams and nodnods- OH yes....all babies are.so veyr inncent and precious...all of the future is always so hopeful in the beginning

[11:09] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren headed over to stand by the holomap with Talia.*  "You ordered a spotted scientist?"

[11:09] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smiles at this and nods- Yes...I need to pick your brain Eren...we have a bit of situation ahead of us...and i need a vairiety of options

[11:10] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Always an honour when it's my brain that gets picked, ma'am.  What are we looking at?"

[11:10] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -calls up and centers the Acrima IV map side by side with the orbital positioning of the three dozen Kzari Mother ships=

[11:10] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: So what flavor of wierdness are you talking about? *she smiles* You didn't get seduced by a married man this time did you.

[11:10] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "They sure as hell don't do subtle, do they?"

[11:10] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] *Chuckles softly. "You see the best part of everything... you are too sweet, you know? ...Guess that['s the reason people were worried about you when we got together."

[11:11] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: No...-smirks- Sadly for them I do not either

[11:11] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: They need to leave Acrima Eren

[11:11] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I would agree if not for the fact that Acrima's still rebuilding, and may be for a very long time to come."

[11:12] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Why this is true....it can be done wthout such an overwheming military presence such as that around their world

[11:12] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Especially not one so close to the borders of the Skar

[11:12] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Skara*

[11:13] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] So if you had any one wish..what woul dit be?

[11:13] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Perhaps, but let's not forget they were just attacked.  If not the Kzari, someone else will have to assist them.  I'm not certain we alone have the ability to do that if the Kzari withdraw."

[11:13] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] What do you mean?

[11:14] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She raised a finger.*  "But.  The Kzari need not withdraw altogether, no?"

[11:14] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: A 'wish'?

[11:14] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she smiles at T'Lena-- "You know doc you are still a founding member of Pebles lonely heart club...if you need us."

[11:14] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Well... You are the first one I've been with romantically, and I have a tendency to ruin things in a spectacular, big-time fashion." *He grinned* "I'm doing fine enough for now, however.

[11:14] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: They are a part of the Alliance..so no of coruse not....the Kzari were right there with the sentinel crew since th ebginning

[11:15] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *laughs* Yeah.

[11:15] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she drinks the coffee*

[11:15] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera[ 0giggles- they accuse me of stealing away your niave innocent heart?

[11:15] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Captain, consider this.  We all came together to aid Xert.  We could use Acrima to once again smooth out the tensions growing in this Alliance.  We could draft a... treatise with Acrima, with each...

[11:16] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "Just wanted to make sure you knew your dues were paid up." --she grins.--

[11:16] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: of the races of the Alliance pledging a certain number of ships... no more and no less.  We would both be offering our assistance and pressuring the Kzari to ease off."

[11:16] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Ah young one. I've got interest compounding on that capitol.

[11:16] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "No... I think it's the other way around." *He laughed*

[11:16] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: So how have you been otherwise?

[11:17] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "We could present it as a way of alleviating the strain on the Kzari's military... allowing them to go home to their families."

[11:17] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Ada -> Captain, I have the update you requested.

[11:17] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smiles- I ws prepared to go one step further..by offering the acrima a full member status as a race to the Alliance as we have the Bursali....-nods- so we are thinking intialy along th same lines

[11:17] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: On screen please -to the Aide-

[11:17] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren nodded, looking to the screen.*

[11:17] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "well...oveall I guess pretty good. I am getting a good lesson in how the LMC works."

[11:17] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: And what did you learn?

[11:18] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] Ankos the Yanda napper? -giggles-

[11:18] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Ada -> There is not much to display, captain.  The Avenger's take force have confirmed the rumors that Supreme Kommander Donal is not longer present at Acrima

[11:18] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Yes... Apparently I got the look of one."

[11:18] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "...for one I learned that if some stranger come sup to you and offers you a wish you need to be really careful what you wish for."

[11:18] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -narrows her eyes at tis- He has been replaced? by who?

[11:19] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Her brows rose at this.*

[11:19] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Ada -> One, StormKommandat Vertz. -the picture displays of him-

[11:19] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she looks at he* You seem to still be human, so I assume you did not wish for a pony.

[11:19] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -sets her jaw at the sight of the uniform- Auhzhertz

[11:19] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren bit her lip lightly.*  "So it would seem."

[11:20] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: This is no longer a reief garrision...the is the begning of an occupation of crima

[11:20] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Acrima*

[11:20] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks at T'lena like she is crazy-- "why would I wish for something so crazy.?"

[11:21] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Well then what did you wish for?

[11:21] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: [Vertz  https://imgur.com/vVuTeRs  ]

[11:21] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "We'll have to move quickly, then.  Captain, what if we did both of our ideas... invite Acrima to the Alliance, and have the promise of assistance for as long as they're in a state of recovery?"

[11:22] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she stretches*

[11:22] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "I wished for aChristmas miricle on Beryxia..for people to be healed."

[11:22] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Limit the amount of Kzari ships permitted in their space... and ensure we have a presence there to keep an eye on them for any funny business."

[11:22] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: So... that was you?

[11:22] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "apparently..."

[11:22] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- A strong idea Eren...but to the Acrima....they have been blinded to what is going on..the Kzari Party can wear a pleasing face

[11:22] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she deletes something ont eh Padd*

[11:22] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: ..damn

[11:22] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Well mystery solved there I can stop hurting my head on genetics information.

[11:23] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -looks ovr at her- A soft blockade?

[11:23] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "I am preparing a report on the incident that will go to the admiral.."

[11:23] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "In essence, yes.  We offer terms that permit Kzari in Acrima space, but a limited number under the guise of sharing the burden equally amongst us all."

[11:23] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she smiles at Peebles* Gotta love starfleet.

[11:24] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] I am pretty sure the term is sorta self explanitory Sevuk

[11:24] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: But it can be all bad. Lots of people are still alive because you wished for it.

[11:24] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks- A good start....one that they will refuse....we need some kind o fleverage diplomatically...something to get the acrima to take off their damn blinders

[11:24] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Xaelei seeming shows up as if she was always there-

[11:25] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "the one thing we learn early on in Starfleet training is that the higher up the ladder your activities draw attention it is either really good or really bad.."

[11:25] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "usually really bad."

[11:25] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smiles as as the XO arrives her eyes never leaving the holos as she confers swith Eren-

[11:25] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "The Sentinel had an... incident with the Kzari recently, if I heard correctly?"

[11:25] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: I would wish for the Dark to be defeated.

[11:25] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She nodded to Xaelei respectfully.*

[11:25] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -smles teasingly- is it your beady little eyes?

[11:25] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> Diplomacy tends to work best from a position of power, especialy when one does not have appealing trades to offer.

[11:26] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] *Pouts* "Uncalled for... maybe it's my sneaky telepathic ways?"

[11:26] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] -chuckles- Yes you could...but that is a bit beyond what i can deliver right now for the holidays

[11:26] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Who knows maybe they give you a medal of mercy?

[11:26] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: We use whatever tools we have to heal people. Sometimes that Tool might be a wizard.

[11:26] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Their party acts like a cat's pride....so they will respond to such

[11:26] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "We play the cards we are dealt, Commander.  Sometimes you can win with a shit hand even when the other person would've beaten you.  Depends on the strength of your poker face."

[11:27] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Darcy shows up now too with a large PADD under her arm and clears her throat-

[11:27] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "maybe, but I really did not do anything, but make a wish to some stranger."

[11:27] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -looks over to her- Yes?

[11:27] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smiles though at Eren's last comment- it does indeed

[11:27] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: You asked if I had 'any' one wish.

[11:27] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: It also help sto have a stubbrn brat at one's dispoa too

[11:28] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "i didn't even know he was actually some powerful space wizard."

[11:28] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Xaelei is silent as she regards Darcy-

[11:28] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: helps*

[11:28] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She looked to Darcy as well.*

[11:28] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "i thought when he was talking about turning people into penguins that he was joking or was crazy."

[11:28] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Darcy -> The admiral would like you to meet somene that has just recently arrived captain, but you are all welcome to attend.

[11:29] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] -smirks- Within reason Mister Sevuk....not like wouldve granted a wish such as get rid of half of all life in the universe with the snap of my figners

[11:29] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: The two things are not mutually exclusive.

[11:30] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "I suppose not."

[11:30] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -looks to her and nods- A moment Darcy -to Eren- I took you away from leave..yu are wecome to attend..but you do not have to

[11:30] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: --drinks her root beer.--

[11:30] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: Within reason was not a condition. *Sevuk quirks an eyebrow at him.*

[11:30] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren shook her head.*  "I was just wasting my time 'til Jax got back from Beryxia anyway.  I'll try not to embarass you too much."

[11:31] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] You are on a short path to beong a pengun for the holidays ya know

[11:31] [DOIC1] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: *Looks at the time on her PADD and stands up, tucking it under her arm and heading out.*

[11:31] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: And you had to do nothing in return?

[11:31] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles- Im sure you wont...so tag along then -to Xae and Darcy- shall we?

[11:31] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Just one final thought before we go and I forget it?"

[11:31] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Of course

[11:32] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Xaelei and Darcy nods as Darcy leads the way-

[11:32] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "he did not ask for anything in return. I suppose that does not guarantee he does not expect payment."

[11:32] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: I do not wish to be a penguin ever again.

[11:32] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Maybe he just has a soft spot for pretty girls?

[11:32] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] Then what would be your next such wish for the olidays?

[11:32] [DOIC6] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: *Heads into the worship area, staying away from the shrines of the main religions and heading to the area with the lit candles, going to light one and hold it in her hands as she mutters to herself.*

[11:33] [DOIC6] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: (MT)

[11:33] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "What I said about the incident with the Sentinel and the Kzari... I heard rumours that the Kzari treated the Skara very disrespectfully.  That could be key evidence we could use to get the Acrimans..

[11:33] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: --she shrugs-- "maybe, he will probably come back and expect me to go on a date with him." --she laughs--

[11:33] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: to realise that their saviours may not be the perfect angels they appear to be."

[11:33] [DOIC4] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: *Heads into the worship area, staying away from the shrines of the main religions and heading to the area with the lit candles, going to light one and hold it in her hands as she mutters to herself.*

[11:33] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: If so... go for it.

[11:33] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Can you get access to those logs and images for me?

[11:33] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "I guess that would be one way to pick up women."

[11:33] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: For Stillman Frank to cease his interference with Adagio operations.

[11:33] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I think Ive got a task for you -smiles-

[11:33] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I'm sure we can make a request to the Sentinel."

[11:34] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "he seemed like a nice guy."

[11:34] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Do it then...also....get all of the intel we got fromt he Trana refugees as wel as the Khati from the Kzari space station disaster

[11:34] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the group leaves tactical and takes a lift down to what looks like a gateway portal, of os several in a hub section..though many are still not operational.-

[11:34] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she laughs* Those are rare.

[11:34] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Lets built up a nice little portoflio for the ACrima Eren

[11:34] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I can make a little montage of fascist atrocities, sure."

[11:35] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks- Good...lets see them squirm out of that

[11:35] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Just word of advice... make sure the one you chase doesn't have a wierd gardening hobby.

[11:35] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren nodded, following Talia and company.*

[11:35] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: The Acrima are a paralmentary democracy...we shall request an audience

[11:35] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: --blinks-- "gardening habit?"

[11:35] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -just has an unreadble look as she listens and they arrives at one of the gateways..and she follows Darcy through-

[11:36] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: a solid opening punch -nods to Eren-

[11:36] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Hugging trees.

[11:36] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -follows in behind Xae and Darcy-

[11:36] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Hit 'em hard and leave them begging for more.  It's how I operate."

[11:36] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: --looks confued.-- "I will be sure to ask about that."

[11:36] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles- and if it fails...then the Kzari will see how i operate

[11:36] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: But we try diplomacy first.as always

[11:37] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she shakes her head* Just make sure you don't waste any wishes.

[11:37] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -her andorian accent slipped through however-

[11:37] [DOIC4] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: *Finishes her little prayer and heads out of the worship area again.*

[11:37] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -in an instant the group appears on one of the main docking rings..the vast clear "glass" shows an array of vessels docked all around and they walk onward-

[11:37] [DOIC4] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: *Stopping to watch the birdie babies on the promenade.*

[11:37] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She smirked over at Talia, falling silent as they move into the docking ring.*

[11:38] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -shakes her head- This deck never fails to impress

[11:38] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Eirene's a lovely lady, it only fits."

[11:38] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Indeed

[11:39] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Talia's gaze looks ahead and in the distance can make out what looks like a smaller Starfleet vessel design she has never seen before-

[11:39] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "I'll try not to but this was likely a one off thing."

[11:39] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -blinks an steps closer to the 'glass' - My my what have we here?

[11:40] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren headed over to peer out as well.*

[11:40] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] Truly? that is all?

[11:40] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: You asked if I had one wish.

[11:40] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Maybe.

[11:41] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] -laughs- And that is whar you truly wish for?

[11:41] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she hums a little rearranging somethings one the padd*

[11:41] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: It is.

[11:41] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -up ahead in the distance looks to be admiral Compton taling with a feline looking officer..and crew are working around the docking ramps of the unknown Starfleet vessel-

[11:41] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: [Allistair] -chuckles- consider it done...do enjoy your meditation Sevuk..a pleasure doing buiness with you

[11:42] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "..well honestly if I had know what I was dealing with ahead of time I might have been a lot more careful."

[11:42] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: 'Business'?

[11:42] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: *Vanishes*

[11:42] [DOIC6] Sevuk@ClingingMars: *Sevuk arches an eyebrow, then returns to meditation.*

[11:42] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: I might lead theve that out of the report to the admiral.

[11:42] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: ((leave))

[11:42] [DOIC4] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: *Waves to a little scyrthi flying by, as she rests her elbows on the railing.*

[11:43] [DOIC6] Talia@Isis.: -moves along studying the new class of ship as they head long t oSusan-

[11:43] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -moves along studying the new class of ship as they head long t oSusan-

[11:43] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: --frowns--

[11:43] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -as the group draws closer...the sleek side profile of the vessel gives way to a broader ventral profile and thw sigature saucer section of Starfleet vessel...under the registry..the name can now be

[11:44] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: seen.  USS Yukikaze...and it has a strange symbol over her name.

[11:44] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -studies this symbol as well- Curious

[11:44] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -The shield has a very sleek, slender side profile...yet also has a wide stable structure to her-

[11:45] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Please tell me we're not going to be taking this one on a month-long shakedown..."  *She murmured over to Talia.*

[11:45] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles-

[11:45] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -hushed back- I do not think that is the plan

[11:46] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the groups arrives at the docking ramp near Susan and the now clearly..feminine felines officer...looking to have a Commander rank.-

[11:46] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Let's hope..."

[11:46] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Yes...

[11:46] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -as they aproach- Adimiral..Commander

[11:47] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Admiral Compton -> Ah..Talia..good. I have someone I would like you to meet.

[11:47] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She fell silent as they came up to Compton, giving a respectful salute.*

[11:47] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: --picks up her PADD-- "Well I have got to get to work."

[11:47] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: Jolan Tru Maggie.

[11:47] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Admiral Compton -> This is Commander C'Tria Seran...commander this is Captain Talia.

[11:48] [DOIC1] Peebles@Demoncherub: "oh yeah Jolan Tru Doc. Don't be a stranger."

[11:48] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Admiral you know Lieutenant Eren yes, one o fmy science officers....-to C'Tria- Commander...that is a lovely lady they have givne you ou tthere

[11:48] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she smiles*

[11:48] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria's tail seems to have a life of its own as it moves in excitement-

[11:48] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -cant help but smile some at that-

[11:49] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Commander CT'ria -> It is truly a honor ma'am as she offers Talia a crisp salute.

[11:49] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -and get her betraying tail under control-

[11:49] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -returns it- Thank you commander...welcome to the Citadel

[11:50] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Thank you ma'am.  It is both a honor and pleasure to be hear!  We heard about the trip over, but words cannot do it justice!

[11:50] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Artesia does leave one speechless....it remains the same with each passage through her

[11:50] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Oh, the trip's only just begin, trust me."  *She smirked.*

[11:50] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -to her- Commander , Lieutenant Eren science officer from the Adagio

[11:51] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -C'Trai has a geniune smile for all she is intriduced to-

[11:51] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "A pleasure, Commander."  *She gave a little curtsey.*

[11:52] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: [Compton] -smirks some at the joyful energy surrounding her right now-

[11:52] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Compton ->  Commander..if you do not mind..let us proceed please.

[11:53] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks some at that-

[11:53] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: we ar ejust getting aquainted Admiral

[11:54] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Yes ma'am.  I wanted to offer you a tour of the Yukikaze!

[11:54] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- I'd be honored...-look sto Xae and Eren then-

[11:54] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Compton -> The Yukikaze is your assigned escort vessel from this point on Talia.

[11:55] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren looked amused at this.*

[11:55] [DOIC1] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she placed a small ear device in her ears*

[11:55] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -C'Tria starts leading the way up with ramp..almost skipping-

[11:55] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: So this is the ship you spoke of Susan....-nods- I am beginning to understand now

[11:55] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Right this way please!

[11:55] [DOIC3] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *left the lounge and headed toward the garden*

[11:55] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -bites her lip at th skipping and looks to Susan- After you Admiral -beams-

[11:56] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> It is..it is...and hopefully the best is yet to come.

[11:56] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -a soft chuckle- Yes..one can hope so

[11:56] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the groups climbs up the short ramp and enters the hatchway and enter inside the decompression chamber-

[11:56] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [T'Ghor] *Was in his section of the gardens, smoking absentmindedly as he planted some seeds he had stolen from the Beryxian palace gardens.*

[11:57] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -a spunky femine voice form overhead greets them-

[11:57] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren strolled alongside Talia, tapping at something on her wrist PADD for a moment.*

[11:58] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Voice -> Ha ha haaa!  Weclome aboard Yukikaze the Great!  Prepair to be astonished and astounded!

[11:58] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -is slightly taken aback by this welcome but smiles none the less-

[11:58] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Susan is trying to refrain from rolling her eyes and sighing-

[11:59] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks to both Eren and Xae-

[11:59] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the hatchway opens to a glossy corrider inside-

[11:59] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I wonder, is it a requirement for AIs to be quirky at this point?"   *She peered out into the corridor.*

[11:59] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I am thinking many computer programmers are...bored a lot

[11:59] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Please feel free to ask any questions as be take the tour..really..any questions at all!

[12:00] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Your AI Commander..does she posses a name?

[12:00] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "You say bored, I say need their wrists seen in sickbay at least four times a week..."

[12:00] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles at that and nods-

[12:00] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Yuki..oh..she is perfect!  Though not a AI..just has personality!

[12:01] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Nice to meet you Yuki -to the ceiling-

[12:01] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> We call her Yuki..mcuh like the nickname of the ship.

[12:02] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smiles and nods- Somewht familar with the process..i do like th enickname

[12:02] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Yuki -> Hmph!  I am only giving you acknowledgement because I am in a good mood...oh..wait...your captain of the Adagio!  Oh...heheheh.  Nice to meet you too!

[12:03] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -a sofr chuckle- I am honored then

[12:03] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] sooo?? question??

[12:04] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Hmmm?"

[12:04] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] Are we to visit your home again for the holidays?

[12:05] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Tell me Commander...what sis your crw compliment?

[12:05] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> I am not certain what you ladies had heard of Yuki of this class of ship?

[12:05] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "I dunno? Where do you want to go?"

[12:05] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I'm not really a ship nerd, truth be told."

[12:05] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> crew and officers..120 brave souls of the finest the Federationhas to offer!

[12:06] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I am of a sorts..though i questiont he term nerd....but Iam not very familar with her class ...beyond the general purpose of an escort starship

[12:06] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Yuki -> Hmph!  I detect and insutl slung at Yukikaze the Great...be thankful I feel mangnamous today!

[12:07] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Insult?  You mistake me.  I'm a science nerd, not a ship nerd, is what I meant."

[12:07] [DOIC5] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she nodded to the music then hummed a slightly different melody into the padd and waited for the computer to generate it.

[12:07] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Eren's talents generaly lay elsewhere

[12:07] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] You will laugh at me

[12:07] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -hides her fac ein his shoulder-

[12:08] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> The Shield Maiden class is Starfleet response to the dire need of support and escort vessels.

[12:08] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Will I now?" *He kissed one of her headfins.*

[12:08] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- A proper shift in docftrine for the class then

[12:08] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -looks up at him- My asnwer is such a cliche

[12:09] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> The intial productions run was 5 ships...Yuki is the 3rd ship of her class.  We recently arrived here with our sister ship Jeanne D'Arc...she is the 2nd of our class.

[12:09] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Maker, don't let Chalons know what you named the second one or she'll probably commandeer it on principle..."

[12:09] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- So the name of the class is hardly a formality then?

[12:09] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> you notices the sleek and flat profile on you way in, yes?

[12:10] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Very low headlong profile

[12:10] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Is it? Go on ahead with it, then, I can take it."

[12:10] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Not unlike our own..but sleeker

[12:10] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -cups his face in her hands gently- I wish to be where ever you are this season

[12:10] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> Exactly..she can litteral pull along side a vessel she is escorting and have minial impact on weapon firing arcs.

[12:11] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Awww... Here is what we'll do. You'll wait for my surprise... and then we'll see, hmm?" *He grins*

[12:11] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods  beginning to put together the use for such an escort now-

[12:11] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Or we can swivel and show or doral or vetral side to present a larger bloacking surface.

[12:11] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: A true Shield so to speak

[12:12] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Exactly!

[12:12] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Can we see the bridge?"  *She looked over.*

[12:12] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the grous arrives at the engine room..it is small..compact..and her core is glowing blue-

[12:13] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Bridge is next ..first the egine room...this is the latest in compact core technology..she may look small..but she can really put out some power!

[12:13] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -looks over the sleek compact design with some interest-

[12:14] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren nodded.*  "Is this still considered classified, or can I take some images?"

[12:16] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> It is in Adagio and general starfleet databases...which means consider it as classifed as anything propitery to starfleet.

[12:17] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I'm sending it to another Starfleet officer, don't worry."  *She went to take some images with her wrist PADD.*

[12:19] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Yuki -> I understand..everyone wants images of Yukikaze the Great.  It is ok to bask in my radiance!

[12:19] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Just don't radiate on us here by the warp core," *she chuckled.*

[12:22] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -nodnods but snuggles more and pretnds to pout- Again...with the surprise

[12:23] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles at Eren's comment- How is your speed Commander?

[12:23] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Well, it's a big one. I even got Skye helping."

[12:24] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -smiles warmly- Skye? Oh this must be special

[12:24] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> There is nothing in the size of vessel that can come close to her accleration of manuevering!

[12:24] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Full slipsteam capabilities?

[12:24] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Oh, yes... that's why I recruited a specialist in happiness."

[12:25] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -happy little fishie squeaks- Oh then thi sis going to be special....-frets- what if i can not match your present withmine to you?

[12:25] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> She is slip stream capable and has a maximum sustained warp speed of the fastest vessels-

[12:25] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Consider it a present to the both of us?"

[12:26] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- That is certainly good to hear

[12:26] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> All requirements of her roll...can have the escorted vessel having to leave a Shield Maiden behind.

[12:26] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: No we cant

[12:27] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: What about her weapons loadout and defenseive capabilities?

[12:27] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -chuckles- You still give away no clues..i will wiggle them out of you somehow

[12:28] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Nope. You won't."

[12:29] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> twin pahser cannons forward facing arc!  Two 360 general pphaser arrays!  10 torpedo tubes..6 fore..4 aft!  6 AEGIS hybrid pulse arrays!

[12:29] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> Half of the torpedoes stores are AEGIS torpedoes.

[12:29] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -nods the last one was the key it seemd- Excellant....i am understanding the nature of her mission now

[12:29] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods the last one was the key it seemd- Excellant....i am understanding the nature of her mission now

[12:30] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Taking the shield maiden thing a bit literally, no?"

[12:30] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Exactly..we load for more defense be defauly..but can added a real punch if corrdiating offesenive torpedoes on a weakened target!

[12:30] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Something tells me Eren...we might be in need of such escort based on current Intel

[12:31] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -to eren- Seems like we have drawn someone's unwanted attention as of late

[12:31] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "So long as they can block an asteroid..."  *She winced.*

[12:31] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -C'Tria points out a counsil-

[12:31] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -sets her jaw at that but nods- Well lets hope it doesnt come to that

[12:33] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> This is the least developed of the AEGIS line of systems..the AEGIS defensive matrix...it literally and project a sustained shiedling arc up to 10 Kilometers from the ship!

[12:33] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] That doe snot mean i am going to stop trying

[12:33] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> It is rotations..360 in direction..literally a remote shield we cna spin around as needed.

[12:34] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods to that somewht impressed-

[12:34] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "And what do you plan on doing?"

[12:35] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -chuckles- Interrogation....evil torture..the usual bag of tricks

[12:35] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> She has the same armor alloy the Adagio is being refitted with.

[12:35] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- I see....for tandem defense

[12:35] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: In essence a sword and shield

[12:36] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> That's right, so even without our shielding..we can take a hit..and have redunct systems..heavily reinforced structure!

[12:36] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Yea... the usual Yanda MO."

[12:36] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> I suppose that is an analogy.

[12:36] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -  warm laugh- well we are hunters

[12:37] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods to that as she looks around some more assessing all of this-

[12:37] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Hunters, not torturers."

[12:38] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> There are other class equivant vessels that outclass her in raw firepower.

[12:38] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -giggles- a huntress can wear down her prey

[12:38] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> but nothing that can outclass her endurance!

[12:38] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: But not in doctrinal purpose

[12:38] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods to the commander-

[12:39] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "The prey can use tricks too... I could tell Skye you are being mean and plan on torturing me. Let's see you deal with that."

[12:40] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> most of her longer range damage would come form her torpedoes if used offensively.

[12:40] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Though point blank range..the AEGIS pulse..are beasts!

[12:40] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Yenra] eeep! No no no Ill be good -laughs-

[12:41] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I can see this....a very usual trait in an escort of her nature

[12:41] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> Adagio is also getting these in her retrofit as well..not as many as the Shield Maiden has though.

[12:41] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Neat."  *She took another image.*

[12:41] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "See? You're cornered."

[12:42] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> Most of our larger vessels and weapon systems have a vulnerability to swarming attack methods and foes...

[12:43] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> and that is where Yuki comes in!

[12:44] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: How so? In what way C'Tria?

[12:45] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Yner] -snuggles closer- I think i like this type of cornered

[12:45] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> The AEGIS pulse arrays!

[12:45] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: A defense screen of fire..-nods- Very nice touch

[12:46] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> not certain if you went over the refit information Talia..but view it like old school version fo "throw up enough junk" to hopefully hit something.

[12:46] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "I would really hope so... otherwise, I'd have to figure out ways to trick you to like it, no?" *Teasingly kisses Ynera's headfins again.*

[12:47] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles- The old ack -ack defense screen

[12:47] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: An old navel traiditon from many races...Earth Bolia..my own

[12:47] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> It is not quite THAT bad..we have guidance..though a lock is certain not needed..we have blind fire mode...but it does fill surrounding space with a staggering amount of energy bolts!

[12:48] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Phaser intercetors...very very useful

[12:48] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> and they are energy effienct and fire cool..meaing one can sustain constant fire for an extended duration.

[12:49] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: a nice surprise for our next Apostate engagement

[12:50] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Especially if we work in tandem Commander

[12:50] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> They are hybrid too!  those phaser is the base energy coil...we can fuse a minor energy effect..like plasma to the energy ribbon when firing a bolt.

[12:50] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Very useful C'Tria ...and efficient

[12:51] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> I aim to follow you lead in all things captain.  I have trained hard for this and won't let you down!

[12:52] [DOIC4] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: *Veeri obediently pressed the send button on her bunch of reports.*

[12:52] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I know you wont Commander....to quote an old Earth movie..i think this is th ebeginning of a beautiful friendship

[12:53] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria smiles -> Would you like to see the bridge now?

[12:53] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Nuzzles her headfins ot his kisses and smiles ot him - No..i could spend the res tof my life just here in your arms and be happy Ankos

[12:54] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Yuki -> Do nont forget Yukikaze the Great!  One day you will witness my TRUE power!  wa ha ha ha!

[12:54] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "...Maker, I miss Ada..."  *She muttered under her breath.*

[12:54] [DOIC1] Talia@Isis.: -Stillman is arrested by Starfleet guards from the Citadel detachment- Wait..what? classifed doctuments...on my pad!?? im tellng you this is crazy..IVE BEEN HACKED!

[12:55] [DOIC5] T'lena@Captain_Riens: *she gets up and starts walking trhough the promenade*

[12:55] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Ada -> As requested..I am hear for you Eren..and the absolutely adorable Yuki -squees-

[12:55] [DOIC1] Talia@Isis.: [Guard] Sure sure..and you can tell the court that back on Earth...come one you -they lead the reporter away-

[12:55] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Great! No need for underhanded tactics, then."

[12:55] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren had a look of quiet horror on her face.*

[12:56] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] *Kisses Ynera again.*

[12:56] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Yes I believe Eren specifically asked to do so

[12:56] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Oh good!  It looks like our ACCI link is working fine!  Looking forward to your company Ada!

[12:56] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -softly and with deep affection returned his kiss- No..never I am yours silly man

[12:56] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Don't you blame me for this, Captain..."

[12:57] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks but refuses to look over at her science officer-

[12:57] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Shall we then?

[12:57] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "And I'm yours, fierce huntress."

[12:58] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the group banters together as the pass through the glossy..small cooridors..spotting occasion crew looking on as they pass-

[12:58] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -giggls- some ferie huntress I cant even wiggle out clus to my surrpise out of you

[12:58] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods to each member of the crew that they pass-

[12:58] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren offered her usual nods and winks.*

[12:58] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -to Talia..Yuki has a distint..."new ship smell"

[12:59] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "And it is my job to keep things from people as the Captain's telepathic advisor, no?"

[12:59] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -to Xae in return- Yes....i noticed that as well

[12:59] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -chuckles- self appointed i se?

[1:00] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Not really. She says she's keeping me on the bridge for advice... and telepathic.. things."

[1:00] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: A fine ship in need of 'honing'

[1:01] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -It does not take long on this compact vessel to arrive at the bridge-

[1:01] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I'm sure her cherry will be busted sooner than later, Captain."

[1:01] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> Just be certain you do not use a grind stone on her -eyeing Talia-

[1:02] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles at Eren's comment and then blinks innocently at the admiral- Me?

[1:02] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Only if she asks for it..."

[1:02] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Why whatever do you mean Susan?

[1:02] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -gives Eren a playful look-

[1:02] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -The bridge opens open..there is not turbo lift directly to it..the shifts are in the hallway behind it-

[1:03] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: --nods at such a design-

[1:03] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She smiled innocently.*

[1:03] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the bridge itself, is equally compact like the entire ship..but striking is ther are no standing stations..looking like maybeing a bridge crew of 7-

[1:03] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] -blinks and smiles - Is this not they way sually?

[1:04] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -the seats are not standed either..the all look like full proective harness seats-

[1:04] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -looks about and nods approvingly at the design-

[1:04] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: A battle bridge concept

[1:04] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren took a picture of the tactical station with a chair to send to Sinez.*

[1:04] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -it as the most adormable looking mini main view screen-

[1:05] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Make it a selfie for him Eren

[1:05] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "I dunno?"

[1:05] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] You do not know?

[1:05] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Ooh, good idea, can I sit in the chair?"

[1:05] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Many of the stations and crew as strpped in during general quarters...to possible high g manervering.

[1:05] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "Don't really know what captains usually do. Most captains aren't Captain Talia."

[1:06] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: -to Ctira- She is sending it to our ownTactical officer

[1:06] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -to Ctira- She is sending it to our ownTactical officer

[1:06] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Mhm.  His station doesn't have a chair."

[1:06] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: and a ery wise policy C'Tria...we do much the same...those not seated are held in lace by force fields

[1:06] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Yuki -> you may sit in the fine seating provided by Yukikaze the Great!  Just..do not leave any strains!

[1:07] [DOIC3] Talia@Isis.: [Ynera] Oh? -ponders this-if this is so she must think hihgly of you then

[1:07] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks at Yuki's comment-

[1:07] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I tend not to seep, don't worry."  *She went to sit at the tactical station, taking a selfie of herself in it.*

[1:08] [DOIC3] Veeri Relidia@bulgariandragon1: [Ankos] "I definitely hope so."

[1:08] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Yes ma'am...but a bit more than that..we do alot of high speed meanuvers..and we also are supposed to take direct fire..so do not want crew inquired from not being properly secured!

[1:08] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She sent the image to the Adagio Bridge Buddies group chat, tagging Sinez.*

[1:09] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Ooh... Captain, we need these chairs on the Adagio... the padding is amazing."  *She adjusted it a bit.*

[1:09] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Wonder if it has a massager..."

[1:10] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> I believe Talia is allergic to chairs...

[1:10] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "She may be, but we have to sit in them for hours on end."

[1:10] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles- I am not allergic to chairs

[1:11] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -tris out one of the spare seats as eren suggested however-

[1:11] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> All the crew quarters are in the saucer section...we have several multifunction room used for various leasure to cargo needs.

[1:11] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -settling into it some to try it out-

[1:12] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -blinks and lets go an 'Oooooo'

[1:12] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Um...wow

[1:12] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Right..."

[1:12] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods to Eren- You were not kidding

[1:13] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> Of course the only think you are impressed by are the chairs...

[1:13] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Chairs are important, they cradle the second most important body part."  *She took an image of Grumpy Compton.*

[1:14] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> C'Tria, I believed we have impossed upon you hospiltality long enough.

[1:14] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Oh no..I could go on all day and night ma'am!

[1:14] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She eyed C'Tria with that.*

[1:14] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smiles- Eren no

[1:14] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -rises out of the chair-

[1:15] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> Be that it is may..I need to you get you crew settled in and quickly up to speed on what to expect out here.

[1:15] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Yes ma'am..."  *She got up out of the nice chair.*

[1:15] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Truly a marvel of a ship commander..it will be honor to serve with you by our side

[1:16] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> thank you ma'am but the honor is all ours.  This is EXACTLY what we signed up for..an trained for!  you can count on us!

[1:16] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks a little- I do not doubt your resolve..but this is a harsh galaxy....but you seem read to face your first such taste of it

[1:18] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: C'Tria -> Yes ma'am!  -and with that the group banter a bit more and then eventually part ways...C'Tria stay abord and the group walking down the ramp-

[1:19] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren took a few last images and headed out with Talia and company.*

[1:19] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Susan eventually turns to Talia as they all walk away from the Yukikaze-  So..what do you think?

[1:19] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Now i see what you were getting at Susan...a very interesting option for us now

[1:19] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan ->  Good..and C'Tria?

[1:20] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I think her heart is strong....and its hard to deny her energy...however she is still new...and a lot will depend on how qquicly she arises once truly hit

[1:20] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: But then she also has us to see the all through it

[1:21] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: We will make it work Admiral

[1:21] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Let's just hope that eagerness doesn't make her trip over herself."  *She tapped her wrist PADD.*

[1:21] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Exactly my point

[1:21] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: If we can harness that and focus it...-nods-

[1:22] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -Susan narrates a bit as they walk-  C'Tria is brimming with potential....Talia..you recall the giant cluster invasion force we fought right around the time we discovered and activated Artesia?

[1:22] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Yes I do...our so called welcoming comittee

[1:22] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> no...back in the milkway...the massive battle?

[1:23] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Oh yes I do -nods-

[1:24] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan ->  C'Tria..a lt...just two years our form academy at that battle....her Saber class to several direct hits...one blew out rhe bridge completely.

[1:24] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods as she listens-

[1:25] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> C'Tria was on that bridhe..recently promoted to Chief Tact officer...it is a miracle she survived...someone fought and claws to hold on in some covered..eventually the force shield activated

[1:25] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> Sealing the breech...though all the other bridge officer we gone...

[1:26] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She smirked at something on her PADD and then looked back up to listen.*

[1:26] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Kid has guts

[1:26] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> C'Tria took command...got the crew to effectve critical repairs..despite having lost over a third of thier personnel...

[1:27] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> and then C'Tria get her battered ship right back in the fight...protecting flewing civilans ships form the plants itself..leaving the battlezone.

[1:28] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> She served as action captain for a spell..and two year later was put in for the accerated command program and accepted

[1:28] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Good....that is the kind of officer i need for this then

[1:29] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> she has exactly the grit required to command one of these newer vessels.

[1:29] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks- I am glad we agree then

[1:32] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: The ship and her skipper seem very much up to the task I  have in mind

[1:32] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> I know she appears..over eager...and maybe she is...but she is one of the best up and comers we have, we would not saddle you with a liablity.

[1:32] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren managed to hold in her comment to -that- one.*

[1:33] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Ive no doubt you would Susan...we will get settld and focused....and im sure ive need of such energy

[1:34] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: get her*

[1:34] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> Good.  Adagio refit is on schedule and soon you will redeploy with the Avergers already at Acrima.

[1:35] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- We have  few ideas underway once we get there...but if if come down to it..we will be read yfor them

[1:35] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Susan -> Good..the let's all hope it will be enough...

[1:36] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- We will make it work Admiral..we wont let you down

[1:36] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -with that Susan and Darey depart together through the gateway..leaving the trio standing in the docks still-

[1:37] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -looks to Eren and Xae- comments ladies?

[1:37] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She shrugged.*  "It seems like a nice ship.  Really not my area of expertise."

[1:38] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: No...but your opinon matters to me Eren...and yes it does seem like a nice ship

[1:38] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> Are you certain it is wise to perpetrate a smear campaign against the Kzari..hoping the Acrima will believe in the narrative presented?

[1:38] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Honesty is a smear campaign?

[1:38] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -looks at her-

[1:38] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "It's not a smear campaign if you're presenting evidence."

[1:39] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Besides that approach is not our initial one

[1:39] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> Perhaps..but you assuming none of what you putting form has not already been revealed?

[1:40] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I have serious doubts that Acrima has access to these reports and vids."

[1:40] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Interesting....you think the Acrima have been tod about the labor camps they will soon face?

[1:40] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Im not sure what you mean Xae

[1:41] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> I do not know..but I do know..the Party..propanda is it full swing...how will you evidence stack up again it and the help onn offer.

[1:41] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Oh yes....as in they will have glossed over answers to dispte us

[1:41] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I see what you mean now

[1:42] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: As I said that is not our first approach to be honest

[1:42] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: This is not going ot be a simple solve

[1:42] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "It never is, Captain."

[1:42] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> Have we contacted the Brusli yet about this?

[1:42] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: No...i just began to formulate my diplomatic apprach...and that is a very good idea

[1:43] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: So we should

[1:44] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> Some information form my sister that may be of us...Athena..is a revered figure with the Kzari..and was encounted of the Brusli homeworld...also...Commander Decia

[1:44] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- All that can be added to our initil approach....-nod sto Eren-

[1:45] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> She is treated..differently..many claim they see the same qualities in Decia as they atrributre to thier Athena...except for the Party..with seems to loath her presense.

[1:45] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: The Party seems to loath any connections to Athena..save for their chancellor

[1:45] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Well, we already knew they had questionable tastes... save for fashion, perhaps..."

[1:45] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smiles at erens comment-

[1:45] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: True

[1:45] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> Decia was severaly injured on Acrima..helpding to save the leadership..and was treated by Kzari...I understand she is to soon to return to active duty...

[1:46] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: XO see if she can be spared for temporary duty to us

[1:46] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "We could always ask if we could borrow--- mh."  *She smirked at Talia beat her to it.*

[1:46] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Great minds Lieuteant -winked to her-

[1:46] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She returned the wink.*

[1:47] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Decia's testimony and that of a few others will help prove out side of things

[1:47] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> I will see to it....and do not mistake my comments..the truth is helpful and we still shoujld be armed with it.

[1:47] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "And there's one more thing we haven't given consideration to, Captain."

[1:47] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Wha tis that Eren -nod sto Xae's comment as well-

[1:48] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She gave her an amused look.*  "We should invite the Kzari to our Christmas party."

[1:48] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -chuckles- to be honest....tha tis not a bad idea

[1:48] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: This is an importantholiday for them as well it seems

[1:48] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Nothing like a little political intrigue to spice up the holiday season, ma'am."

[1:49] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: and a way to deliver some sutble messages as well so they do not lose face before the acrima

[1:49] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Precisely."

[1:49] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> Sadly..the truth does not feed the starving nor rebuilding their cities.  It would be simplier of the Avynei...reigned in the Kzari..but they seem loath to interferce with politics between

[1:49] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: the races and cultures.

[1:49] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: No..the alliance must do this not any one race

[1:50] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "We can't expect the Avynei to fix everything, either."

[1:50] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: we must work together as one..to stop this

[1:50] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Exactly

[1:50] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: We told the vynei we are ready to ante up.here is our chance

[1:50] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: We proved it at Xert..we cna o it again

[1:50] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> I suppose in a very round about way..I am thinking the better road is to appeal to the Kzari..as a people..aand the value they can gain for no longer standing along...and in the Alliance..

[1:51] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -blinks a tthat-

[1:51] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "They're part of the Alliance, on paper anyway.  They're just stirring shit within it."

[1:51] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Hearts and minds....the power of te mob....

[1:51] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: rather than trying to subvert their effort be casing ill will with the Acrima

[1:52] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Hmm....flank them

[1:52] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Our issue isn't even with the Kzari.  Their StarnzNavy is great.  It's the Party that's spoiling the bunch because they're the ones in charge."

[1:52] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Exactly Eren

[1:52] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> Just like our own governments..do things we are not aware of..or do not agree with...I would wager alot of the Kzair are provided help..with not alterior motive..other than they can help..

[1:52] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: The will of the people...eventhe Party has to cow tow to it

[1:52] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: and know hardship.

[1:53] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Captain... what if we sent the montage to the Kzari people, not the Acrimans?"

[1:53] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Hmm..a possibility Eren....but they are a proud people too....a pla y on that mght be in order....maybe a trip to the top

[1:54] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: There is disorder there too

[1:54] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *Eren winced as she remembered something.*  "Though... of course, that would be a violation of the Prime Directive not to interfere with other cultures."

[1:54] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Hence why this needs to stay in diplomati channels..and the other...more sutble like the party idea

[1:55] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She nodded.*  "of course, Captain."

[1:55] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: and....putting our boots on the ground as well on Acrima

[1:55] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: pitchng in...and helping

[1:55] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei ->  Talia..you still believe our mere presense shoock up the Kzari around Acrima?

[1:55] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I do

[1:55] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods-

[1:56] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: You saw their fleet movements while we were there

[1:57] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> I did.  It was an obvious pattern.  A posture one takes when a potential threat is in the area.

[1:57] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Our arrival with the avengers will rattle them even more

[1:57] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Hardly a way to react to the approach of an allied vessel."

[1:57] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> That is another card in our hand then..we are viewed as a threat..perhaps that can be used in a favor as well.

[1:58] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks- They saw what this ship can do inthe Black Ocean....not jus ther firepower but what we all brought to the table

[1:58] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: and withthese new unfit refits..-smirks- we are....a major unknown...I canuse that

[1:59] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: -looks to Talia-  Did you tend Seryna of your suspscion abount the convey attack?

[1:59] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I havent yet no

[1:59] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: *Sereya?

[1:59] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: *She raised her brows slightly.*  "The transdimensional submarine ship?"

[1:59] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I would be very surrised if she has not guessed however

[2:00] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods to Eren- the very ship

[2:00] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Pray tell, what was your theory?"

[2:00] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: The ship does not belong to the chantry

[2:00] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -looks to her- The ship was Kzari

[2:01] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: There is in a sense already a soft blockade in place

[2:01] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "You think the Kzari have that kind of technology?"  *She tilted her head slightly.*

[2:02] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> We believe there were several...and what better way to show the Alliance cannot help Acrima..but the Kzari can?

[2:02] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: They have the iconian gateway for troops to use to board and beam down

[2:02] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: It is possible but the power strain would be enormous for them

[2:02] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "True, but an entire ship is something very different... and it would be one hell of a risk to take."

[2:02] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: and we do know such a ship desgn is well within their capabilities

[2:03] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> Though for now..it is an educated guess...all the pieces fit..though we lack evidence to support the claim.

[2:03] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: I dont have all the piecs..its a gut feeling Eren

[2:03] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Its what i might do...to slowly conquor a world or seduce it nto accepting my troops rule

[2:04] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: So its just..a guess yes

[2:04] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I'll review our logs of the incident... try and see if I can't find any semblance of a connection between what we encountered and the Kzari ships."

[2:04] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> My sister's read of Donal..is honarable and that of his command crew..the same...but they are not in play any more.  Perhaps there is a way we can...reach out to him as well?

[2:05] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "If he was just reassigned or fired, he may be willing to play ball... perhaps at the Winter Ball."

[2:05] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Yes...and we do have the ear of the CHanelor ship commander as well...the one that made first contact wit the sentinel..Grutta

[2:05] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -no sto Eren- If we cna bring him proof

[2:05] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "The one that tried to shoot Dalun's ass off?"

[2:05] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Yes

[2:05] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: That one

[2:06] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Well... can't blame him..."

[2:06] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: And we have Reilla and her crew

[2:06] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: The Stranznavy will not abide such reckles throwing away of their lives over such a thing

[2:07] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: So we have ngles and leverage...we just need to apply the right evidence to the right people

[2:08] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Via the right channels."  *She nodded.*

[2:08] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Your review will help with the sub Eren...we may end up facing it again a swell sooner than expected

[2:08] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> The is a Kzari pilot woman..the one that tranported fleeing Trana...I believe she was pardoned...my inituition says she maybe have strong connections in the Kzari system as well

[2:08] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: or several of them

[2:08] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Una? she is still on the sentinel yes?

[2:08] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> She is

[2:08] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Hr father is a high ranking starnzznaval officer

[2:09] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: He is here at the embassy on the citadel

[2:09] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Well that's convenient.  I'll start writing the Christmas party holoprogram and making up invitations."

[2:09] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: He is very fond of drinking witht he Klingons

[2:09] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> hmmm...looks like our hand a filling up with some potential card now...-smirks- hopefully a better hand than what we original envisioned.

[2:09] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Smart man."

[2:09] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods to Eren - rope sky einto this as well as Ankos...ill read Sevuk and Sinez in as well

[2:10] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -smirks- I thought you might like that one Eren

[2:10] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Indeed ...as i said Xae...we had only just started

[2:10] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "Will do."  *She smirked back.*

[2:11] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: The Party has over reached itself this time

[2:12] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "If there's one thing I know how to do, ma'am, it's crash a Party.  I should get started on this to-do list, though."

[2:12] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> I wonder if the Kzari people will see more value in a new direct and Alliance..or thier tradition Party..that has been the foundation and protection for so long?

[2:12] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: You win the pun o fht enight...well done eren..get on it...and keep me updated

[2:13] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I do try."  *She offered them both a flourishing, exaggerated bow.*  "You know how to find me, Captain.  Commander."

[2:13] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: Thank you Eren my best to Jax when you see him

[2:13] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -returns the bow amused-

[2:13] [DOIC2] Sereya Eren@liorexus: "I'm sure he sends it as well."  *She fingerwaved and turned to saunter off.*

[2:14] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -to Xae- we hae much to plan sister

[2:14] [DOIC2] Xaelei@Arnimane: Xaelei -> Indeed...no rest for the wicked...

[2:15] [DOIC2] Talia@Isis.: -nods- Sleep is for the weak