Council-grove

Star Trek: Odyssey

Aitera / council-grove

Narrator BOT 30-Sep-21 07:34 PM

The Odyssey officers find themselves in an ancient wooden grove, bathed in the golden rays of perpetual twilight. In the middle of the clearing is an knarred old tree, which is covered with small balls of light. They look like miniature suns, with no discernable power source or anything that keeps them hovering freely in the air. The sounds of running water is easily discernable from a stream running near the tree, and a vibrant ecosystem can be heard all around, scurrying of animals through the bush and the twittering of birds in the trees. A few moments later, the roots of the tree begin to move, twisting and reforming into a dais, floating over the stream in front of the tree. A bright flash of light illuminates the dais, and when it fades, eight thrones have appeared, each occupied by a species the Officers will recognize, though they look a bit different than normal. A Vulcan in magnificent flowing robes, the tips of their ears slightly longer and more pronounced. A Romulan with stark white hair. An Andorian who looks to be at least 8 feet tall, contrasted by a Tellarite who can't be more than 4 and 1/2. A Klingon with an almost greenish tint to their ridges, and two tusks protruding from their mouth. A Ferengi with very pointed lobes, a Cardassian with far more scales than normal, and finally... an ordinary looking human.

Narrator BOT 11-Oct-21 03:24 PM

*Said officers are @Captain Ezarah Ryn, @Lt. JG Miaska Helmar, @Ensign Floyd Styre, @Lt. JG Sara Bjørge, Lt. JG Talvek Kehron @Lt. Girak Mayott , @Amp, @Echo1348, and Crewman T'Karr @Nurse T'Lena*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 11-Oct-21 03:34 PM

*Well this was new. One minute she was on the Bridge, and the next... a quick look around showed a number of other officers had been taken as well. But not the ones who had been on the bridge with her, rather a group of diplomacy and science officers. She'd never even seen most of them, noting instead the colors of their uniforms.* *Then her attention was pulled to their location, as another group of people appeared. They were all species she recognized, but they looked off. New universe, new rules. She walked towards the dais, motioning for the officers to follow.* "Greetings." *They'd brought her here, so it was up to them to talk first.*

[D] Ensign Inaia Ezeare BOT 11-Oct-21 03:36 PM

*Inaia looked around in confusion, running a shaky hand through her hair. She was surrounded by others of her department, but up on the dais something was wrong. Seated upon eight thrones lay familiar species, though something inexplicable differentiated them from those that she knew.* *Deciding to allow her Captain to speak first, Inaia simply acknowledged the eight and bowed her head in respect.*

Ensign Floyd Styre 11-Oct-21 03:40 PM

*Styre looked around. His ears twitched as his blonde hair bounced. Where was he? Why was he here? What was he doing? He looked towards the captain as she spoke.*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 11-Oct-21 03:46 PM

*Sara held a hand to her chest as she looked around her new surroundings, adrenaline surging her system as panic set in. She'd been sitting with Larkin, enjoying their first real meal in months together and suddenly she was flashed away- encompassed by trees and orbs and..strange but so familiar aliens. She was with other crew in the very least, some she recognized instantly..some she didn't. She took a few sudden steps to be closer to someone bigger than her to hide in their shadow as it were, as she looked on in both awe and fear at the new world they'd been dropped into, her heart nearly beating out of her chest.* *Thankfully, the Captain was taking initiative and talking to the throned aliens that sat above them, her eyes wide as she drank in every detail she could, suddenly wishing she had a tricorder on her so that she could make some sense of this place. Wait! She did! Her lab coat pocket was slightly weighted as she felt the slight bulge against her hip indicating the piece of equipment. But using a logical reasoning sweep- she realized she probably shouldn't go about pulling random equipment out when she had no idea if these humanoids were friend or foe- the last thing she wanted was for it to get shot or cut out of her hand.. She watched on silently instead, careful to keep her technology a secret as the Captain spoke on their behalf, keeping herself small and out of the way for the time being.* (edited)

[D] Lt. JG Talvek Kehron BOT 11-Oct-21 03:51 PM

*One moment he was reading the next standing in the most interesting place. How very odd, oh there are more of the crew here. Their auras looked so surprised and it comforted him to see that he wasn’t the only one who doesn’t know what just happened. While taking in the splendid view the others started to go with the Captain so he followed suit.*

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 11-Oct-21 03:57 PM

*Ensign Miaska Helmar had just been gazing into the eyes of Dr. Janaii, ready to make the long trek to sickbay so that her hip could be inspected. However in a flash of color she found herself somewhere new, and the tall Cardassian blinked rapidly so that her eyes could adjust to the change in lighting.* *She then felt a mixture of emotions, taking in the surroundings with confusion, suprise, and suspicion. Could this be a delusion, brought on by the exhaustion she felt after dealing with the situation in the tactical armory? Or had something gone wrong, and she'd been knocked unconscious or killed by a phaser blast?* *Miaska gritted her teeth for a moment and pressed back against the whirlwind of thoughts that circled her mind. She then straightened herself and moved to stand next to the Captain, focusing her attention towards the sight ahead, which was very strange indeed. Miaska didn't intend to die in some strange and moss-smelling hole, so she would maintain her composure and do whatever was necessary to escape.* (edited)

Amp 11-Oct-21 03:59 PM

*Folu was eating a nice sandwich when he was disturbed by the sudden teleportation. His hand was out in front of himself, once holding the sandwich. His hands and arms relaxed to his sides, curious about the situation. How and where was this place? A plethora of questions plagued his mind after the beaming like thing. He followed the others.* (edited)

Councilman Erain BOT 11-Oct-21 04:13 PM

*This group that approached the Captain was led by a tall man dressed in armor and grey fur clothing. His skin was worn and wrinkled from weather condition no doubt. He stopped not far from the Captain but wanted to keep his distance just in case these strange travelers aren’t friendly.* “Greetings to you as well. You’re not from our land, and you’ve drawn our attention since you first arrived.”

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[D] Crewman T'Karr. BOT 11-Oct-21 04:20 PM

*T'Karr looked about the group, one moment he had been in secondary engineering, discussing what had happened during the minor borg incursion with a security officer, now he was...somewhere very different. He fixed his uniform and slowly approached the most senior officer present, that of course being the Captain.* "This is certainly unexpected." *his gaze shifted to the group that had approached them, the Vulcan and the Klingon drew his attention more so than any of the others.*

Se'ran BOT 11-Oct-21 04:23 PM

*A Vulcan-esk looking man stood behind the councilman in long robes. He had his hands behind his back and looked at the people present. He didn't know how they'd react, if they were hostile. He had calculated the risk that the people they greet now might be their last. But, on the other hand, this might be a nice surprise in the end. Alas, he stayed quiet. His eyes piercing all those who stood before him. Quite a mysterious man, really.*

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Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 04:25 PM

*This haughty Elf was lounging on his thrown, a leg draped over one arm, and a goblet in a hand as he side eyed the new comers suspiciously.* "Quite a bit of attention." *Then he took a sip of his wine.*

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[D] Ensign Inaia Ezeare BOT 11-Oct-21 04:29 PM

"Orders, Commander?" *Inaia telepathically asks Commander Vale.*

Narrator BOT 11-Oct-21 04:30 PM

*@Echo1348's telepathic communication doesn't reach @Cmdr Vale Azoci.*

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Brugnarlug bav Ledwark BOT 11-Oct-21 04:35 PM

*The Tellarite sat with one hand on his chin, absentmindedly running his fingers through his beard as he watched the newcomers for any sign of aggression or duplicity. So far he remained silent, though he glanced towards (and significantly up into) the throne next to him.*

Qotar ghorqonpuq BOT 11-Oct-21 04:35 PM

*The Klingon returned the glance as he stood up. Its meaning was hidden behind the careful mask on that tusked face; it seemed the Klingon was choosing diplomacy for now. He took his place beside the human, and while he appeared unarmed he was an almost supernaturally imposing figure even by Klingon standards.*

[D] Ensign Inaia Ezeare BOT 11-Oct-21 04:36 PM

*Inaia looked around suspiciously, confused as to why the Commander hadn't responded to her message.*

Sadath Sklend BOT 11-Oct-21 04:45 PM

*The tall lizard flicked out her tongue, looking at the newcomers calmly. She was curious, a bit cautious too since she don’t know much about them and their sky ship.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 11-Oct-21 04:46 PM

"I apologize for that," *she replied graciously, a gentle and well practiced smile lighting up her face. Ryn decided to focus on the human who had walked up and initiated the conversation, though she granted the vulcan who's spoken an apologetic nod as well. They were the interlopers here, so a bit of humility could never hurt.* "We have never meant to draw attention anywhere, but it seems to be unavoidable." *At least this wasn't as bad as losing an antimatter containment pod on pre-warp Earth. Wherever they were, this place contained multiple different species with some kind of transporter technology. They were probably the ones obscuring the ship's sensors as well. This was an advanced society.* "I am Captain Ezarah Ryn of the starship Odyssey. We come from the United Federation of Planets - a nation of over 150 worlds in a parallel universe to your own. We have been studying a spatial anomaly we discovered in our space, which seems to connect to your home as well."

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 11-Oct-21 04:54 PM

*Miaska listened, carefully, as her Captain spoke. This situation contained many unknowns, and thus they need all present as a calm, and organized collective. The Cardassian carefully looked at the aliens who addressed them, maintaining a placid expression. These people had brought them here, and it seemed at least from the surface that their intentions were not aggressive.*

Councilman Erain BOT 11-Oct-21 05:00 PM

*When the words special anomaly was mentioned his eyes opened a bit but remained relaxed.* “We’ve also been studying this anomaly you speak of. It lays near our world, we’ve sent multiple ships to bring back news of what’s on the other side. But they never returned, nothing as come through it, until now.”

Se'ran BOT 11-Oct-21 05:02 PM

"You did not spot any of our ships by any chance?" *He said calmly as he looked at the captain, taking a step forward as he spoke.*

Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 05:04 PM

"Do you think they would be surprised to see us if they had, Se'ran?"

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Se'ran BOT 11-Oct-21 05:06 PM

"If our ships had been destroyed, then they could not have identified the crew, Chazen. Surprise is not a solid foundation to form a conclusion from." *He said as he turned slightly to the other man before looking back at the Captain.* "So I ask again."

Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 05:08 PM

*Chezen simply smirked before taking another sip. He enjoyed poking the Vulcan.*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 11-Oct-21 05:10 PM

*Sara was mostly hidden behind the other crewman as the Captain and the aliens spoke, but she was listening intently and hanging on every word spoken. Other ships? The only other ships they'd come across had been the Borg Cube..though that was a terrifying thought that these aliens, being sent on their own journey through the anomaly, had possibly been met with the Borg. Hopefully..hopefully the mass slaughter they'd committed on the drones were not **their** people that'd been inoculated with the Borg nanites..*

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[D] Lt. JG Talvek Kehron BOT 11-Oct-21 05:13 PM

*Talvek stood close to the Captain looking at the colorful auras of these aliens. They didn’t have strong hostal intentions, they, like the Odyssey were searching for answers.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 11-Oct-21 05:25 PM

*There were a number of answers to that. The light haired one, Chazen, had an excellent point. She had never met these people, never seen their ships, so there would be no way of knowing had she seen any. On the other hand, the point was moot.* "We've never seen any other ships. A number of our own ships entered and returned, but based on what we've learned so far, I believe those were lucky accidents. There are countless paths inside the anomaly, and we haven't found a successful way to navigate yet. Your ships could be anywhere, and we have no way of knowing."

Se'ran BOT 11-Oct-21 05:28 PM

"A pity." *He said simply before taking a step back and taking his seat back at the table, taking a sip from what seemed to be a form of tea.*

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 11-Oct-21 05:32 PM

*Miaska continued to listen, keeping a tight lid on her emotions and pressing out the annoying and painful complaints that her hip was relaying to her mind. The Captian spoke skillfully, and the situation was stable for now. But she had to wonder, what did these strangers hope to accomplish by bringing the Odyssey's Diplomats and Scientists here? And furthermore, how had they known to collect such a specific group of them?* (edited)

Qotar ghorqonpuq BOT 11-Oct-21 05:35 PM

*The Klingon just barely restrains himself when addressing Se'ran.* "With due respect, Councillor, our honoured lost are *not* the matter at hand. What is is who these visitors *are*, these twisted imitations of our own peoples, with their boat from another space and all its broken artefacts." *The Klingon turns away from his impassive colleague, and extends a mighty arm to point at T'Karr.* "You! The one in the guise of a son of Kahless. Explain to me how you came here, when I am told your craft has no sails and its equipment is taking a hundred mages to run as I speak!"

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Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 05:39 PM

*Chazen rolled his eyes as he moved to side eye his Klingon comrade. His goblet was almost empty and he was entirely too sober for then man's passionate rantings.* "Yes...lets allow the battering ram to scare the new comers..."

Amp 11-Oct-21 05:51 PM

*Folu remained quiet all of this time, presumably, and stayed with the group as his writer was busy. He was taking in the info and observing silently.*

[D] Crewman T'Karr. BOT 11-Oct-21 05:54 PM

*T'Karr raised an eyebrow at the man as he pointed at him.* "While I admit that I do not appear as most Klingons. You are far too ugly to compare yourself to the Emperor. Though I would certainly like to give you an answer, a dishonorable BiHnuch like you, who is quicker to point fingers than discuss things is not worth my time."

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Sadath Sklend BOT 11-Oct-21 05:56 PM

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Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 05:57 PM

*Chazen gave a chuckle,* "I like this one."

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Qotar ghorqonpuq BOT 11-Oct-21 06:06 PM

*Qotar showed admirable restraint here, the only physical sign of his rage a single drop of pink-purple blood running down onto his thumb from where his nails (almost talons) pressed so hard into his tightly balled fist.* "A less observant Klingon would kill you where you stand for your deceit and slander. But I see that you attempt only to distract me, *qlob* fly. Is there another amongst you who will not evade my question?" *This Klingon knew his duty, and that was to put the needs of the Council before himself, no matter how personally affronted he may become. It was, however, difficult.*

Councilman Erain BOT 11-Oct-21 06:10 PM

“Yes observing your ship has only gives us some information. Your kind have similarities to our own though and I do admit that your sky ship’s mechanical schematics is quite impressive.”

Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 06:15 PM

*His glass finally empty, he waved a hand and a soft breeze fluttered through as little specks of light grabbed the pitcher of wine and brought it over to him so he could refill his cup before sending it back. Quietly, as if he thought this was normal to them, he took a drink, then turned to observe their reactions.*

Viriza Sh’Erelei BOT 11-Oct-21 06:21 PM

“Given our shared interest in the anomaly, perhaps we could cooperate with each other, rather than trying to provoke a fight?” *She glanced briefly at Qotar.* “Our ships have not returned, and are presumably lost. Yet your vessel withstood it relatively unscathed, despite it’s odd design. Curious,”

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 11-Oct-21 06:37 PM

*At the would-be Andorians words, Sara peeked out from behind one of the other officers, her curiosity piqued. She gazed at the other woman curiously, biting the pink of her lower lip before finally breaking protocol and speaking up.* "Excuse me for interrupting.. but *how* exactly are our ships odd compared to your own? Already it can be seen that our technology is different.. Mister.. sir here-" *She gestured to the would-be Klingon vaguely.* "-Said you use sails for your ships.. Is it correct to assume you are using an actual *sailboat?* Or-?" *Her cheeks suddenly burned with embarrassment, having popped off without being spoken to for one, but also in the middle of what was possibly negotiations of first contact. Damn it, she was gonna get verbally lashed for this, she could tell.*

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Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 11-Oct-21 06:43 PM

*Miaska's body instantly tensed when she heard the science officer speak up, out of turn, and without any measure of adroitness. 'Insolent girl', the Cardassian thought to herself, memories of her previous interactions with the young woman popping up in her mind. Her opinion of miss Sara Bjorge was not a positive one.The Diplomat made sure to keep her features arranged in a calm and unimposing expression, but inside her stress levels had increased. Still, she waited for the Captain to speak, clearing her mind of stray worries and continuing to analyze the strangers who stood before her.* (edited)

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Captain Ezarah Ryn 11-Oct-21 07:10 PM

"Good question Lieutenant Bjørge," *the Captain continued on smoothly. Yes, she had spoken out of turn, but that was something to be discussed in private, not in the middle of the meeting in front of their hosts. The floor had been seemingly opened when a question had been fired towards the crewman anyway. She was also curious as to why these specific officers had been taken off the ship with her. Letting them talk a little would help her figure that out.* *Besides, it was a good question, one Ryn would quite like the answer to.* "On our first transit, the ship was nearly destroyed. Since then, we've gone through many times. We learn more with each journey, and the trips become safer." (edited)

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[D] Ensign Inaia Ezeare BOT 11-Oct-21 07:13 PM

*Inaia raised an eyebrow at the Lieutenant's brashness, though did not wish to interrupt the captain as she spoke.*

Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 07:15 PM

*Chazen eyed the small blonde, perhaps a little too long, his smirk remaining. However he was also listening,* "What magic do you use to make it through? I am curious if it is comparable to our spells."

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Captain Ezarah Ryn 11-Oct-21 07:20 PM

*Since the attention seemed to be on Bjørge now, Ryn gestured for the young scientist to continue.*

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Councilman Erain BOT 11-Oct-21 07:22 PM

*He turned his head bringing his whole attention on her.*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 11-Oct-21 07:24 PM

*Sara looked to the Captain quickly, her expression wordlessly asking her if it was okay to divulge their inner workings.. though it was a tad late for that now.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 11-Oct-21 07:28 PM

"You were asked a question Lieutenant," *she prompted with a nod. They'd said enough to make her curious about their inner workings, which meant they had to give some information of their own.*

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 11-Oct-21 07:31 PM

*Miaska had to subdue a burst of irritation as Sara Bjorge chose this moment to remain silent. The Diplomat made little change to her outwards presentation, but she was fighting against fatigue and injury. Going directly from the previous Diplomatic situation and into this one had left her with significantly reduced energy reserves, she would need to concentrate on maintaining her composure for however long it took to get everyone out of here.*

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Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 11-Oct-21 07:31 PM

*She gave a subtle swallow of nerves as she mentally raced through the schematics of how fleet engines worked. She knew the basics, but she suddenly wished an engineer was here..* "Our ships are powered by deuterium fusion reactors which allow us to use impulse drive propulsion.. We are also capable of warp travel via a warp core, but we need only use it when need arises to escape quickly or make a jump." (edited)

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Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 07:41 PM

*Chazen's smirk fell a bit and a brow rose as he looked to the rest of the counsel before turning his eyes on the new comers,* "Warp? What is *Warp*?"

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 11-Oct-21 07:51 PM

*Oh Odin's personal hell. She was going to have to explain warp to a group of not-warp-capable aliens..in front of both her betters and her peers. Please divines above, there had to be a reason she was picked for this, please let it not be as a laughing stock. She was going to have to break this down bit by bit.* "Well.. by annihilating matter in the form of ah..ah.. deuterium, which is a kind of hydrogen gas-" *She almost forgot the name there for a minute!* "-and antimatter in a fusion reaction that is done via dilithium crystals as a medium. This produces the power required to warp space-time and drive the ship faster than light." *Her nerves were on **fire.** Please divine winds, give her strength!* (edited)

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Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 07:59 PM

*Chazen did not understand a word she just said, and he set his goblet down at last, getting to his feet. His elaborate leather and gold gilded boots making a soft cluck as he strode over. His lithe 5'9" form coming to a stop about ten feet from the little blonde,* "You are...absolutely *adorable* when you blush, my dear. However...correct me if I am wrong...but this would not be your area of expertise, would it? If so...there is no need to be so nervous. I am quickly gathering that we do things *much* differently than you do." *He then looked to the captain after giving Bjorge a wink and a smile,* "All of this tension is starting to make my back hurt. I personally do not feel as if we have anything to fear from you, but I do think it is clear that is there much we can learn from one another and we are not about to do that in this little meeting." He looked from Ryn to his own head of counsel,\* "Would you not agree?"

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Captain Ezarah Ryn 11-Oct-21 08:06 PM

"Thank you Lieutenant," *she decided to cut in, perhaps a bit late, but she too had been a bit taken aback by Chazen's question. How did these people not know about warp travel? They were all here, at least eight different species on the same planet. Even if they didn't originate on the worlds she knew them from, the chances of them all developing on this world were nearly impossible. Some of them had to have travelled here.* "I completely agree, and you are correct, Lieutenant Bjørge is a xenobotanist, not a warp specialist. She studies plant life. However, her description, while overly technical, was correct. Perhaps if you showed us one of your own ships, we would better understand the differences and be able to explain them better." "But first, maybe it would be best if we all finished introducing ourselves?" *Her question was polite, but pointed. Were it not for them talking among themselves, she wouldn't know any of their names.*

Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 08:14 PM

"I am Chazen Zauvyn. Elected official by night, High ranking Mage by day. I actually run the collage here in Aitera. Which is the name of the City you find yourself in."

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 11-Oct-21 08:15 PM

*Sara was ready to pass out from the sheer amount of blood rushing to her face and head. She literally could not have been any more terrified or embarrassed than right now- all because she couldn't keep a question from slipping out of her loud mouth. She was dutifully considering never speaking again when Captain Ryn thankfully took over, Sara disappearing back into the woodwork of the other officers, debating whether or not to give in her commission and join a convent.*

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Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 11-Oct-21 08:20 PM

*Tension and frustration within Mikasa's body was rising exponentially with every word that fell out of Lieutenant Sara Bjorge's mouth, and her eyes widened ever so slightly as the science offer used the word 'annihilating'. This blunder could easily send the situation spiraling, and the Diplomat considered interrupting her, but held her tongue.* *She was greatly relieved when Captain Ryn spoke up in clarification, and then redirected the conversation towards a more productive path. Hey green eyes flicked towards their Trill commander, admiration flashing within them as she listened to her words. Her diplomatic speech was a thing of art, and Miaska was thoroughly pleased to be hearing it.* (edited)

Councilman Erain BOT 11-Oct-21 08:21 PM

*This conversation was getting very interesting. The blond girl was as nervous, but that didn’t bother him.* “Yes I don’t find any concern with your people. I’d like to see your ship. We’ll allow to study ours, that way we can hear more about his Warp.” *He chuckled and gave them a smile.* “I’m Councilman Erain, we are the council of Aiterla.”

[D] Lt. JG Talvek Kehron BOT 11-Oct-21 08:23 PM

*Talvek watched as the Science Ensing was changing all kinds of colors to fear and embarrassment. Watching the whole ordeal was highly entertaining. He didn’t need to say anything because the situation wasn’t going too far south. He was grateful that the Captain spoke else he would have.*

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Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 08:24 PM

"Oh yes. We will show you ours if you show us yours. We may even take you to dinner first." *Chazen gave Ryn a wink and strode back to his goblet.*

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Viriza Sh’Erelei BOT 11-Oct-21 08:33 PM

“An exchange of ideas would be beneficial to both of our people,” *She agreed, slightly leaning forward in her seat.*

Sreekz BOT 11-Oct-21 08:39 PM

"Exchange?" *Sreekz finally decided to pipe up from his seat, fiddling with the bits of gold sewn onto his clothes as he listened.* "Exchange!? They came to our planet! They should be paying! Paaaaaaying!"

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Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 08:43 PM

"What do you think an exchange is, you little troll. Not all currency is gold."

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Sreekz BOT 11-Oct-21 08:50 PM

"I'm a goblin you pointy eared idiot! How do you expect to have the lobes for business - pathetically small as they are - if you can't even tell a goblin from a troll!" *Sreekz hmphed and stood up to his impressive four feet of height, walking over to the group.* "Gold is the only currency that matters! And these people don't look like they have any gold!"

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Viriza Sh’Erelei BOT 11-Oct-21 09:17 PM

*Viriza arched a brow and shook her head.* “Gold may be the only currency that matters *to you* Sreekz, but others may prefer different currencies,” *She turned to the group, with a slightly apologetic smile.* “I am Viriza Sh’Erelei, I am pleased to meet all of you,”

Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 09:27 PM

*Chazen rolled his eyes dramatically,* "You do not know that yet, *goblin*. Greedy little...***Anyway***...tell the nice people who you are." "As if they cannot tell." *He muttered after the fact.*

Amp 11-Oct-21 09:35 PM

*Folu continued to watch, mildly intrigued by the scene before himself. All of these species living in one place... and they were the same species from the normal universe they hailed from. His eyes were on the goblin creature, waiting patiently for a response. He had nowhere else to be.*

Sadath Sklend BOT 11-Oct-21 09:36 PM

*She did a Facepalm watching them poke at each other. Menora god give me strength.*

Sreekz BOT 11-Oct-21 09:41 PM

*He hmphed yet again, glaring at the others and grumbling under his breath. What was the point of the goblins even staying on this council when he was outvoted every time? They were never going to profit. It made him want to cry.* "I am Sreekz, High Executor of the Goblin Banking Authority, owner of the largest and most profitable gold mining operation on Aitera, and apparently the only one with any business sense in this sorry lot!"

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Chazen Zauvyn BOT 11-Oct-21 10:00 PM

"Not everything is about profit. However, we would be poorer if it weren't for your greedy ways. At least you bathe now, as well."

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Ensign Floyd Styre 11-Oct-21 10:16 PM

*Styre continued to watch as well. He did not speak, nor change his emotions, although he was still very confused by the whole ordeal.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 11-Oct-21 11:08 PM

*She watched the entire exchange with a hint of amusement. Sreekz didn't look exactly like a Ferengi, but he certainly spoke like one. Also, his timely blurt out meant that the greatest faux pas of the day was no longer on the side of the Odyssey officers. So Ryn had waited patiently and let them handle it among themselves.* "As long as everyone is invited to that dinner Councilman Erain, we would be honored to attend. I do however, have one condition. My ship is currently trapped in some sort of mist, which I assume is your creation? If there is to be an exchange of ideas and knowledge, please release us, so we may do it on equal footing."

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 11-Oct-21 11:21 PM

*Miaska listened as the aliens conversed with eachother, analyzing their individual methods of communication and assessing the current level of danger faced by the Odyssey crew. It appeared that there would be no struggle, and that hostilities were minimal to none. In fact the aliens had even begun satirizing one another, which indicated to the Diplomat that they felt at ease.* *They had conversed back and forth for a few moments when Captain Ryn rose her level and tactful voice again. The way she stated her terms while also adding a dash of flattery lead Miaska to believe that they would see a favorable outcome, and with any luck it would come soon.* *The Cardassian stood resolute beside her captain, gazing again at the individuals that had brought them here. Her expression would now likely read as stern, yet optimistic.* (edited)

Councilman Erain BOT 11-Oct-21 11:24 PM

“Of course everyone is in invited and welcomed.” *The mists were indeed created by him. It kept the Odyssey from coming here but since this ship has similar interests to their own he’d gladly allow then to come.* “I’ll release your sky ship and bring it here.” *He waved his hand then set it by his side.* “Its on its way and will arrive momentarily. It’s a large ship but we can accommodate everyone and trade knowledge for knowledge.”

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Chazen Zauvyn BOT 12-Oct-21 01:55 AM

*Chazen clapped his hands together and smiled at Erain, a special twinkle dancing his his light grey eyes,* "Does this mean...feast? Shall I alert the kitchens? The...*entertainment*?"

Se'ran BOT 12-Oct-21 01:57 AM

"Something tells me that your kind of entertainment will not be appreciated by our guests, Chazen." *He said as he took another sip from his tea.*

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Sadath Sklend BOT 12-Oct-21 02:04 AM

“It’s never a bad time for entertainment.” *She laughed as her scaly skin sparkled in the light.*

Councilman Erain BOT 12-Oct-21 02:06 AM

“Yes, kitchens, entertainment, everything. We want our guests to get a taste of our culture. What better way to do it then with food?”

Chazen Zauvyn BOT 12-Oct-21 02:09 AM

"You do not understand what fun is, Se'ran. I thought your kind only spoke on things they were sure they knew. Not wild *musings*. Unless you have a wild side I know nothing about." *Chazen waggled his brows and grinned at the Vulcan. But his flirtation was cut short by Erain and permission to get things started and he clicked his heels together sharply,* "To the kitchens!" *With a small bow he was off.*

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[D] Crewman T'Karr. BOT 12-Oct-21 05:24 AM

*T'Karr had been listening quietly to the conversations take place. They were certainly a strange group. A mixture of species that shouldn't feesibly be in contact without warp travel and they had clearly taken some different evolutionary lines to their counterparts amongst the Odyssey crew. He quietly approached the Captain.* "Captain, if I may." *He looked at the group for a moment and then back at the Captain* "Although I am not an Engineer by any means, I have a theory that perhaps they make use of solar sails, and the strange composure of this universe allows them to achieve faster than light travel? And that what they undertsand as magic is simply similar or more advanced forms of the technology we use. Replicators and such." *He cleared his throat.* "Or a slightly more outlandish theory. We are essentially inside of an enormous holodeck."

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[D] Ensign Inaia Ezeare BOT 12-Oct-21 07:58 AM

*Inaia's eyes were wide with confusion. What the hell was going on?! Unfortunately she was not well read in the intricacies and mechanisms behind which the warp drive functions, and so she simply nodded her head to what everyone was saying, a smile plastered on her face.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 12-Oct-21 02:10 PM

*She had to hold back a wince at the insinuation that they were inside a holodeck. While acceptable as a theory, implying that this whole world was a fake was insulting to their hosts. Ryn decided to ignore the comment, hoping instead that these people didn't know what a holodeck even was.* "They have already offered us a look at their ships and technology Crewman, let's keep our theories to ourselves until then." *Before she could continue, her commbadge beeped, and Vax's voice came through. There were communications again, so that was a good sign.* "Ryn to Odyssey. We hear you Lieutenant. We've been in contact with the inhabitants of this universe, who have invited us to their planet for an exchange of information. Their technology is quite different than ours, make sure everyone is on their best behavior."

Lt. JG Miaska Helmar 12-Oct-21 02:33 PM

*An image of the great Vulcan Surak appeared in Miaska's mind as she had to restrain an intense urge to turn around and strangle Crewman T'Karr. She thought briefly of the hours that she had spent on Earth in silent meditation, and under the teachings of a Vulcan professor that had enlisted her as a close pupil. "My throughs are a volatile ocean which I look down upon from above..." Miaska repeated the familiar mantra in her head, although within her personal ocean the Klingon/Vulcan half-breed was turning blue from asphyxiation.* *Miaska had already been on the brink of collapse when she'd been unlawfully whisked away to this absurd place, and the disjointed rabble on both sides was clawing away at her last nerves. She was aghast that a member of her own department would interrupt this delicate diplomatic engagement only to speak so poorly. The Cardassian was nearly about to plunge into an internal rant about the effectiveness of a part Klingon in the position, but she halted the thought for fear that she would lose her carefully constructed composure. And anyhow, her race's distaste for Klingon's was unjust, or so she was actively trying to convince herself.* *It was a vindicating moment when Captain Ryn subtly reprimanded Crewman T'Karr, and even finer a time when the voice of the Odyssey's Chief Helmsman came through her comm-badge. They were back in connection with the skip, and so the time where they would all be able to rest was swiftly approaching.* (edited)

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Se'ran BOT 12-Oct-21 03:11 PM

*After some time he got up and looked at the lead councilman as he let his cup disappear.* "If this was all that we wished to discuss during this gathering, I shall take my leave. The ship is above the city of my kin, and they deserve a proper welcoming. One... Less over-the-top than Chazen wishes it to be. If you will allow me, that is." *He turned his look to the crew for a moment before looking back at the Erain.*

Councilman Erain BOT 12-Oct-21 03:16 PM

*He has no idea what a hollow deck is but he is excited to examine the ship.* “Yes, we’ll prepare a grand feast in your honor. That is all for today. You and your crew are welcome to stay as long as you like, I’ll direct you to where your crew has berthed.” *The gruff man as if to meeting is over and they are free to go as they please.*

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Se'ran BOT 12-Oct-21 03:17 PM

"I shall be in A've Ennore if you want my advice and guidance." *He gave a bow before casting a portal and walking through it, it closing right as he passed through.*

Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 12-Oct-21 04:54 PM

*Sara watched all of this go down in abject awe from behind her barrier of other officers..what a wild world this was, and yet seemed so uniquely and oddly familiar. Like a game her brothers used to play. She grimaced slightly at the idea, this was no game, this was their reality and while it was certainly interestingly magical- she really couldn't tell much more about it. She wondered if she would be allowed to scan her tricorder now, the want for it having been eating away at her since they'd arriced once the terror had worn itself out..but then again, she probably had a talking-to from the Captain to endure first. She looked to Captain Ryn silently, her nerves frayed and embarrassingly sensitive still from having been put on the light after her verbal faux pas, wondering when exactly that might be..or if they might engage in a bit of culture swap first.* (edited)

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Narrator BOT 14-Oct-21 03:16 PM

*When the council began to leave the Odyssey crew suddenly vanished in a blink of an eye.*

Ensign James Kelenic 01-Dec-21 04:58 PM

*a bubble appeared and James jogged in almost winded* "I'm from the Odyssey we need your assistance urgently"

Councilman Erain BOT 01-Dec-21 05:04 PM

*The place was free of people. Only the strange mist was present allowing James to only see 50 yards in front of him. Once the Ensign stated that it was urgent Erain walked out from the mist and approached the tried man.* “Hello, I’m councilman Erain. What can I do for you?” *He was dressed in a thick coat with leather boots.*

Ensign James Kelenic 01-Dec-21 05:23 PM

"Well Mr Erain if you remember that attack by the witch... one of the victims I have been told has been corrupted by magic. Your presence is needed immediately I have been asked to guide you to our ships brig where she is being held." (edited)

Councilman Erain BOT 01-Dec-21 05:36 PM

*Well this can’t be good.* “There’s no time to waist then.” *He’s all ready to run or jump or skip his way to the Odyssey.*

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