Hallway-8

USS Odyssey

[Archived] USS Odyssey (Alternate) / hallway-8

Narrator BOT 19-Apr-21 11:12 PM

It looks like one of the regular Odyssey hallways, but the gravity means that everyone is walking on walls. When the small away team enters from the shuttle bay, they'll see three people waiting for them. Two of them are familiar to everyone, instantly recognizable as Captain Vale Azoci and Dr. Rownan Ch'ranirh. The third was a tall dark haired trill with an impish smile. Commander Kestra would recognize him as Kazin Nahn, a young science ensign who had been on board the Odyssey when it first left Earth. Due to some issues with his transport after their extended shore leave, Ensign Nahn hadn't made it back to the Odyssey before they were pulled through the anomaly. Now however, the older man wore the two gold pips of a lieutenant.

Captain Ezarah Ryn 19-Apr-21 11:17 PM

*Ryn climbed into the hallway and was glad to find something to stand on, for all she was still standing on a wall. She didn't remember this being so disconcerting when Drezden had dealt with it, but maybe that was because ships that then were built to the proper orientation.* "Captain Azoci. Thank you for inviting us. I hope you don't have as many DTI agents poking around as I do." *She smiled at Azoci, who was slightly older than the woman she knew, but still unmistakably the same.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 19-Apr-21 11:22 PM

*T'Pel stood and straightened her uniform, but remaining silent as she eyed the people in front of her. Vale and Row were older, and the third she had not seen since Before the left. A brow remain perched high.*

Ensign Vidira Pax 19-Apr-21 11:25 PM

*Pax popped up next, Azoci and Ch’ranir were familiar. Though she had no clue who the trill was or why he knew her name, instead of peppering everyone with questions she stood quietly. Observing the counterparts in front of her.*

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 19-Apr-21 11:38 PM

*Once at the top, well end of the ladder, he straightens up and looks over at the other Rownan. Father Rownan had gained some wrinkles and looked tired and worn out. Even after all they’ve been his light blue eyes reflected the same kindness, love, and compassion.*

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Counselor Mevi Wyse 20-Apr-21 07:43 AM

*After gently guiding Nazran up the ladder, Mevi pulls herself up behind Ezarah and Row, and after finally feeling like she got herself used to this new orientation, looks over to Captain Vale. A million thoughts flew through her mind. The first of which was, “That must mean their Ezarah…”* *Mevi feels a sudden urge to go over and hold her captain’s hand, whether to reassure herself or Ezarah, she couldn’t tell. But she resists, as a million more thoughts buzz around her head. What had happened to her counterpart? How was the crew of this Odyssey doing? She imagined their Mevi probably had her hands full daily.*

Captain Vale Azoci BOT 20-Apr-21 12:55 PM

*Vale now a little older and a little wiser stood with her hands behind her back the perfect example of a captain. Her uniform was an away mission tyle though which probably was due to other uniforms wearing out and this being more study.* “Welcome to the Odyssey Captain Ryn, Or whats left of it.” *it was hard to tell but there was a long stare to her expression that her eyes wouldn’t normally show as a betazoid.*

Lt. Xander Spica 20-Apr-21 01:02 PM

*He walked in and looked around.* "This is new, if not a little odd." *He was caught a bit off-guard seeing the two Rownan's and Vale's, but quickly regained his posture.* "I'll never get used to that, I think."

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 20-Apr-21 01:27 PM

"Be respectful, Xander." *T'Pel said softly. The vibrations in this Universe were far more distracting than the gravity at this point, but she was making some progress in countering their irritating feel.* *Her eyes just bounced between Vale and the one she knew as Kazin Nahn. Her curiosity was growing but she kept her mouth shut and let the Captain lead while she continued to try and relax.* *There was an odd sense she was picking up but was not sure if it was because of this Universe or something in it.* (edited)

Lt. Xander Spica 20-Apr-21 01:37 PM

*He gave a nod.* "It's just odd to stand on the wall." *He looked at T'Pel and gave a slight smile, showing he meant no harm.*

Lt. Kazin Ryn BOT 20-Apr-21 01:43 PM

“What’s left of it? The whole thing is still here! Just reorganized. It’s more than they can say. What did you do to the bottom on the ship?” *The moment he started speaking, it was clear that this was the man who’d been arguing with Vale over comms earlier.* “Don’t worry to much about it Spicy, this orientation is actually fun once you get used to it. She,” *he pointed a waving finger to Ezarah as he spoke,* “Never got used to it.”

Counselor Mevi Wyse 20-Apr-21 01:50 PM

*Mevi raises an eyebrow, looking over at the Lieutenant. Trill spots. And familiarity. That must be... Oh.* "Captain Azoci, if I may, I'm sure my counterpart is probably overwhelmed with the amount of work she has to do. Might I be able to offer any assistance in that area?"

Captain Ezarah Ryn 20-Apr-21 01:53 PM

“I think we’re toed the line of the temporal prime directive enough for one day Counselor. You’re here to ensure Nazran is brought home safely.”

Counselor Mevi Wyse 20-Apr-21 01:55 PM

"Ah. Yes. Of course. I apologize, Captain. I spoke merely out of concern for their crew." *Mevi looks down at Nazran, and gives his little hand a squeeze.*

Captain Vale Azoci BOT 20-Apr-21 01:57 PM

*Vale turned to Kazin* “Oh yes and they are used to gravity plating... We dont have time for this now.” *she said not unkindly then turned to Wyse.* “You are right Captain Ryn. I am at least trying to limit the damage though it’s not easy along with the other principles of the Federation.”￼

Lt. Xander Spica 20-Apr-21 01:57 PM

*He raised his eyebrow slightly.* "I suppose so." *He chuckled a little and looked at him.* "I suppose you know me already, but I don't exactly know you. Not me-me in any case. May I ask who you are?" *He smiled politely at the Lieutenant.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 20-Apr-21 02:05 PM

"Ensign Kazin Rahn. He was on board a short time before some issues with his transport back before we left."

Captain Vale Azoci BOT 20-Apr-21 02:06 PM

”Theres more to it than that...”

Lt. Kazin Ryn BOT 20-Apr-21 02:06 PM

“Oh right, sorry. A lifetime studying temporal physics, and I’m still messing up the little things.” *Like the basic tenants of trill society. Kazin had never planned to be joined, after Captain Ryn’s death, he’d been the closest trill available. Ezarah was right there, she knew them all, so they should know him. Right? Wrong.* “Hey! I got promoted! Lieutenant,” *he gave a pointed look at T’Pel, then turned to Ezarah with a wink,* “Kazin Ryn, here to co-op you guys to save the multiverse. Try not to thank me all at once.”

Lt. Xander Spica 20-Apr-21 02:08 PM

"Ryn? Well this is going to *very* interesting." *He chuckled a bit.* "Well, it's good to meet you, Kazin. I'm Lieutenant Xander Spica, but you already knew that."

Captain Ezarah Ryn 20-Apr-21 02:11 PM

*She’d already known she was dead here, the way the boy had spoken to her was information enough, then her new knowledge of Azoci’s promotion confirmed it. Meeting him was more of a relief than a shock, because it meant that Ryn had survived, with all of Ezarah’s experiences in tow.* “A pleasure to meet you Lieutenant.” *Was her only response.* (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 20-Apr-21 02:12 PM

*T'Pel's brow twitched as she looked at the Captain. She couldn't imagine what this must feel like. She was actually glad her counter part seemed to be dead and she didn't have to find out.*

Counselor Mevi Wyse 20-Apr-21 02:13 PM

*Hearing the confirmation leaves Mevi feeling a little empty inside, and she looks over to Ezarah again. She says nothing, but there is a certain regret there. Even for an alternate Ryn.* (edited)

Captain Vale Azoci BOT 20-Apr-21 02:15 PM

“Your counterpart is still with us in a way, though Ryn.”

Lt. Kazin Ryn BOT 20-Apr-21 02:15 PM

“Of course I know you man, we worked together for years, even before I got sluggo here.” *He patted his stomach to further exaggerate the point. Hence the nickname, because Kazin had always called him Spicy, even if Ezarah hadn’t.* *He turned back to Ezarah a bit mournfully.* “That’s it? Of course that’s it. Well I’ll say it then, this is the weirdest experience of my life. Like looking into a mirror.”

Lt. Xander Spica 20-Apr-21 02:19 PM

"That may be true for you, but not for me over on the other Oddy. I haven't even met you yet before today." *He scratched the back of his head a bit, grimacing.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 20-Apr-21 02:22 PM

“Were you expecting something else? I’m glad to hear that Ryn survived, but since I have never been you, I cannot properly share your experience.” *Meeting your future self, she imagined it was what a Zhian'tara would feel like for past hosts. An interesting event for sure, but not one she could afford to focus on right now.* “Considering your earlier pronouncements, we should focus on the problem at hand instead.”

Captain Vale Azoci BOT 20-Apr-21 02:29 PM

*Vale looked towards Ryn. Her Ryn.*

Lt. Kazin Ryn BOT 20-Apr-21 02:33 PM

“Your loss,” *he replied blithely, as though Xander had really missed out on a fabulous gift.* “Yours too,” *he continued to Ezarah, before his face settled into something more serious. Kazin had always had a flippant and exuberant personality, which had served him well in the maddening field of science he’d chosen to pursue, but had also gotten him his fair share of reprimands over the years. His joining had been a double edged sword. Ryn’s past lives had served to ground him a great deal. But he also remembered being captain of this ship, and as such would often forget his current rank and speak out of turn - like yelling at the captain on the bridge earlier.* “Here’s the deal. The Odyssey set out on her maiden voyage 10 years ago. We didn’t make it that far - not by our old standards anyway - before everything blew up. You’ve noticed it by now, Pax for sure has. Subspace is gone. We tumbled out of warp, obviously, no way to form a stable warp field now, and started the slow trip back to Earth. We’re only about half way there still. But we found the anomaly, and I continued Val- Captain Azoci to stop and study it. Because it can change **everything.**”

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 20-Apr-21 02:38 PM

"The anomaly has something to do with the destruction of subspace? The energy from it alone is not powerful enough to cause something *this* catastrophic." *T'Pel finally perked up a little. Finally, the point, and work. Answers that she was hoping would help them get home.*

Lt. Xander Spica 20-Apr-21 02:46 PM

"I'm more interested in what caused the anomaly in the first place. Destruction of subspace on a universal scale? How does that happen in an instant?"

Captain Vale Azoci BOT 20-Apr-21 02:46 PM

*Vale facepalmed* “So clear and yet you leave so much up to interpretation.” *the words were kind almost fond. She might swear and complain but she really was fond of her Ryn like a friend.*

Lt. Kazin Ryn BOT 20-Apr-21 03:01 PM

“I’m building up to a dramatic reveal! Haven’t played a holo in a decade, so I have to get my kicks from somewhere else.” *He shrugged innocently.* “I’m Gandalf, sending the hobbits on their epic quest. Besides, Pax is here, so it can’t be that much of a secret.” *He glanced at Row reuniting with his son, and made a decision.* “Let’s move to the lab instead, keep the serious talk away from the kids.”

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Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 20-Apr-21 03:06 PM

"What does Pax have to do with anything? Also yes...leave the family to it."

Captain Vale Azoci BOT 20-Apr-21 03:06 PM

“I don’t know why I put up with you sometimes.” *vale said but headed to the lab.* “I was going to invite you to the conference room but I’m not sure you want to go up and down all those ladders. This way.”

Lt. Xander Spica 20-Apr-21 03:09 PM

*He followed them along. He may be a xenobiologist, but this was far more interesting.*

Counselor Mevi Wyse 20-Apr-21 03:27 PM

*Mevi couldn’t help but laugh at the Hobbit reference. There was the Ryn she knew, deep down. It was strange to hear the person, with a different face and voice.*

Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 20-Apr-21 04:02 PM

*Vidira was still shocked about the whole Ryn thing, whatever happened to no heroics?!*

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Lt. Kazin Ryn BOT 20-Apr-21 06:03 PM

*He flashed Mevi a grin as she laughed, glad someone was having fun with it all. Allowing Azoci to lead the rest of them to the lab, he lingered behind with Ezarah for a moment.*

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Captain Ezarah Ryn 20-Apr-21 06:07 PM

*Noticing Kazin loitering, Ezarah got the message and allowed the others to go ahead. He wasn't like her, that much was clear. True, she loved old fantasy tales, the small dragon waiting in her quarters was proof of that, but if this was a serious as he claimed, she never would have been so flippant about it all.* "Something you'd like to say?"

Lt. Kazin Ryn BOT 20-Apr-21 06:08 PM

"Come on," *he drew the words out,* "You must think this is kind of fun. If you ignore all the warnings about multiverse theory, you might be looking at your future."

Captain Ezarah Ryn 20-Apr-21 06:09 PM

"Every young, unjoined trill on the Odyssey might be my future, provided I'm able to keep them alive that long," *she countered, beginning to walk after the others.* "Clearly our universes are on different paths."

Lt. Kazin Ryn BOT 20-Apr-21 06:13 PM

*Buzzkill. He remembered being that serious, for all he could only manage it now for a few minutes at a time.* "They might not be," *he commented darkly, setting off towards the science labs as well.* "At least tell me if you had a thing with Mevi and Zarin had more than a thing with Pax."

Captain Ezarah Ryn 20-Apr-21 06:19 PM

"Yes," *she told him dryly,* "On both counts." *But that was all she said, not interested in comparing more notes about their pasts. She thought back to her earlier conversation with Pax, and wondered if Vidria was mad at her for having died in this universe - whether it was heroic or not - or amused that Ezarah had gotten her wish in a roundabout way. The next host was a scientist.* "Do you ever plan to give us information, or did you bring us here merely for dire pronouncements?"

Lt. Kazin Ryn BOT 20-Apr-21 06:21 PM

"Just need to get to the right locale. Luckily, we're here." *He turned off into the science labs, waving for her to follow.*

Counselor Mevi Wyse 20-Apr-21 07:33 PM

*Mevi notices the grin, and flushes a little. Just a little greener than before, while heading to the labs.*

Christopher BOT 22-Apr-21 02:19 PM

*After the awkward science lab debacle, chris had given Nazran their code for 'lose the sitter', Which would likely be easy as this Mevi wasn't familiar with them. Their Mevi always told him he was too smart for his own good, much like his mother, with his father's mischievous streak. Chris was rather proud of that and took full advantage of these abilities, and often.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 22-Apr-21 02:29 PM

*Operation stealth mode is a go! He carefully waited till Mevi was distracted and snuck to the hall. Dodging and weaving to his own theme song playing in his head. In the hall he gave Chris a big grin and brushed his red bangs away from his face.* “Did ya miss me?!”

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Christopher BOT 22-Apr-21 02:38 PM

"Of course! I thought I'd never see you again! Did you get everything...sorted out? Are you better?" *Chris said, looking him over like one would a rag doll.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 22-Apr-21 02:42 PM

“Yeah! It was so cool. They like had me sleep, waved some medical tools over me then I was awake and feel a lot better! Watch this.” *He does a cartwheel and jumps in the air without feeling winded and weak.*

Christopher BOT 22-Apr-21 02:49 PM

*Chris gave an honest smile and threw an arm around Nazran's shoulder,* "Good. I am happy to have you back. It wasn't much fun getting into trouble on my own. People's pity just feels gross. So what do you want to do?! Bat fruit off trees in the Arboretum? Throw peanuts down hallways to see who we can hit?"

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Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 22-Apr-21 03:50 PM

“Hummmm....” *He taps his chin.* “Did you ever get the slide built in the Jefferies tubes?”

Christopher BOT 22-Apr-21 03:58 PM

*Chris's grin only got brighter, his ears perking up and the points almost giving him a devilish look,* "I did."

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 22-Apr-21 04:01 PM

*As he smiled the dimples in his cheek appear.* “To my room? Let’s go get the blankets!”

Christopher BOT 22-Apr-21 04:05 PM

*He jumped into a heroic stance and pointed off into the distance,* "To your room!" *Though, like all telepaths on board, he wasn't immune to the sudden freak out from his mother and he stopped to rub his temples,* "Ack. Naz...wait... give me a second..."

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 22-Apr-21 04:07 PM

*With Chris’s sudden stop he skidded to a halt nearly falling over from the momentum.* “What’s the matter?”

Christopher BOT 22-Apr-21 04:13 PM

"Mom. Bad day. Guess I get to stay with you tonight." *He was able to push it to the side, as he had learned to do, and straightened again with a smirk,* "Which will be far less awkward now you are back. I like your dad, but he doesn't like crawling through Jeffries tubes."

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Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 22-Apr-21 05:11 PM

*Oh no, not a bad mom day but you know what that means? Sleepover!* “He’s so busy, and he doesn’t like really tight places too. Well...off to my room then!”

Christopher BOT 22-Apr-21 05:29 PM

"Maybe we can convince him to make cookies! As a celebration of your triumphant return!" *Chris took off after Naz, almost as if nothing had ever changed.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 22-Apr-21 05:34 PM

“Oh yes cookies!” *He rushes down the hall to his father’s room.* (has he said hi to his dad yet?)

Captain Ezarah Ryn 22-Apr-21 05:35 PM

((Old Row was in the hallway when we arrived, so probably))

Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott 22-Apr-21 05:38 PM

(Good to know. I’ll rp with myself that after the kids leave XD lol)

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Christopher BOT 22-Apr-21 06:20 PM

"So, dish! What was it like over there?! How was spending time with your mom?"

Father Rownan BOT 22-Apr-21 07:36 PM

*Earlier that day, when everyone first came up the ladder, and Rownan spotted his son he beamed and held his arms out while calling his name. Nazran came rushing over and gave his dad a huge hug before heading off with counselor Wyse to the science lab. He laughed, watched them all go and remaining in the hall before turning to look at Rownan.* “Thank you for healing him. I never thought I’d ever see my boy again.” *His eyes were wet with tears and he smiled at his younger counterpart.*

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Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 22-Apr-21 07:47 PM

*It was strange, standing in the hall, beside himslef (literally). He didn’t know what to say so he nodded his head giving a small smile.* “You’re welcome....”

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Father Rownan BOT 22-Apr-21 07:51 PM

*Father Rownan’s antenna slowly moved and he gave the younger him a concerning look.* “You’re upset?....You feel....I’m sorry....”

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Counselor Mevi Wyse 22-Apr-21 08:55 PM

*Mevi turned to the two Andorians, a slight feeling of déjà vu rising in her chest, looking at the two men, almost mirror images of each other, separated by decades.* “Doctor Ch’ranirh, if I may, I’m sure you’re familiar with my counterpart here, but I wanted to say that your son is a remarkably intelligent child. Very perceptive. If he wanted to join the service, I’m sure he’d go far in life.” *She held out a hand in an attempt to dispel the air of awkwardness that seemed to linger between the two men.* “If I may ask, Doctor, how has my counterpart been coping with the stresses of the journey? I imagine she must be swamped with work.”

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 22-Apr-21 08:57 PM

*Rownan froze in place.* “Can you?.....” *He then fell silent as Mevi approached the two.*

Father Rownan BOT 22-Apr-21 09:02 PM

*At Mevi’s compliment he smiled while sighing.* “Well he’s a handful. I’m glad to hear that he has some of his mother’s talents.” *He laughed then looked tired.* “Your counterpart does works so hard. I feel the entire crew has....given up a lot. There’s a feeling of hopelessness. But that’s not because she’s not doing her job. We’ve just grown accustomed to losing things...” *He shook his head.* “I’m sorry, that’s not what you want to hear now is it?”

Counselor Mevi Wyse 22-Apr-21 09:29 PM

*Mevi looks over to the older Row, and feels a massive sensation of sadness for him, and the crew of the ship. Deep in her heart, she knew there was nothing substantial she could do to alleviate the pressures on the team. So instead, Mevi, defaulting to her usual response, reaches into a pocket, and pulls out a little chocolate, which she hands over to the older Row.* “I don’t know how much this will help, but have this. I imagine you haven’t had chocolate in an age, so…”

Father Rownan BOT 22-Apr-21 09:40 PM

*His eyes widen as he takes the chocolate and puts it in his pocket.* “Thank you. Nazran hardly get to have chocolate. I’m going to surprise him with this later. A welcome home gift.” *His gaze goes to Row then Mevi again.* “Your Dr. Ch’ranirh wishes to speak with me in private...can you give us a minute please counselor?”

Counselor Mevi Wyse 23-Apr-21 12:00 AM

"Oh, of course. I'd actually like to have a chat with you later about your son, if possible." *Mevi drifts a respectful distance away, before muttering something to herself in Orion.*

Father Rownan BOT 23-Apr-21 09:05 AM

“In all do time counselor.” *He turned to Rownan who’s shifts a bit uncomfortable with how this Rownan can feel his emitions.* “You’re upset?”

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Apr-21 09:09 AM

*He sighed and nodded his head.* “I feel....like I failed. I mean what did you expect to happen? You send Nazral back to us with your son. She and I were getting to know each other then suddenly she wants me to be a father....I....I wasn’t ready for that.

Father Rownan BOT 23-Apr-21 09:29 AM

*He stood still listening but didn’t say a word. Rownan wasn’t finished venting and he could feel that.*

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Apr-21 09:38 AM

“I understand that you wanted him to get better but...did you think about how it would effect him, Nazral and I? I’m...I’m...this wasn’t how I wanted to start a family. Nazran expected me to be a father and husband all at one, in one day...she wanted me to complete the family. Nazran wanted a father again, to make everything right but.....but I’m not you. I’m not...I couldn’t do it...” *He sighed feeling a loss of words in his frustration. Luckily Father Rownan could feel the emotions and knew exactly what Rownan was trying to say.*

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Father Rownan BOT 23-Apr-21 10:19 AM

“Rownan....” *He walked over and placed a hand on the younger man’s shoulder.* “You need to understand that you, we both have so much love in our hearts. Nazran meant everything to me. I was willing to risk it all so he could live a long happy life.” *Of course he also was willing to accept the consequences for breaking a ton of temporal laws.* “You worry so much that you’ll never be a good enough father. Cast that aside. All you need to do is be yourself and that’s enough. You know how not to raise children because of your experiences with your fathers.” *He lowered his hand but kept eye contact.* “You’ll never be ready, no one is. But the way you are now, is all a child needs. Just believe in yourself.”

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Apr-21 12:22 PM

*His heart felt warm and he gave his older self a smiled and a quick embrace. Father Rownan spoke in his mind ‘Trust and lean on your friends Rownan. Especially T’Pel, she needs you too.’* *After the embrace he looked at Father Rownan remembering what Kyle requested.* “Is T’Pel alive in this universe? What about Ensigns Monroe and Romyar? They’d like to know.”

Father Rownan BOT 23-Apr-21 12:25 PM

*At the mention of T’Pel his eyes became sad and looked over at Mevi for a quick distraction.* “Rownan, you’ll be leaving soon. It won’t matter if you, or they know what’s happened to their other selves. It’s best we keep it that way.” *He stepped to the side and called out to Mevi.* “You wish to speak with me about Nazran?”

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Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Apr-21 12:26 PM

*He stood to the side a bit disappointed that he’d have to tell Kyle and Gabe that he couldn’t get an answer.*

Counselor Mevi Wyse 23-Apr-21 12:53 PM

*Mevi looked up from her study of the current wall facing her, which used to be the floor of the Odyssey. There was something odd about seeing the ship from a new perspective. But she was jerked out of it at the sound of the Older Rownan’s voice, and she returned back to them.* “Well, if I might ask, and this is strictly for my own patient files, did he inherit your abilities? Because it certainly appears that he did. Your son seems to always know what the room seems to be thinking. I was never quite able to tease it out of him though.”

Father Rownan BOT 23-Apr-21 01:04 PM

“He’s aware of how people are feeling, but can’t communicate telepathically. His maturation process was different. Perhaps it’s because he didn’t develop all the abilities or have the connections in his brain. I’m not sure because our medical instruments for monitoring that aren’t working.”

Christopher BOT 23-Apr-21 04:57 PM

*Up the ladders to the nearest Jefferies tube access point, and open the hatch to slip in.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Apr-21 04:57 PM

*He ran past everyone talking.* “Hi dad by dad!” *Goes up the ladder too.*

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Lt. Cmdr. Girak Mayott 23-Apr-21 04:58 PM

(Bye)

Father Rownan BOT 23-Apr-21 05:02 PM

*As he stood in the hallway a shutter ran through his whole body along with a spiraling sensation of sadness. He winced and closed his eyes for a moment before turning back to Mevi.* “I should go, I’m needed somewhere right now. It’s important.”

Counselor Mevi Wyse 23-Apr-21 05:12 PM

“Can I help? I may not be a telepath but I am still a qualified counselor. Maybe I can offer a hand.”

Father Rownan BOT 23-Apr-21 05:21 PM

“It’s....” *He squeezed his eyes shut.* “It’s complicated. But....” *He was panting and trying to catch his breath.* “Alright, please she needs help. I’m not sure what else to do.” *He beckoned Mevi to follow.*

Counselor Mevi Wyse 23-Apr-21 05:29 PM

*Mevi pulls her Medical Tricorder out and follows after Rownan.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 23-Apr-21 09:07 PM

*T'Pel stepped out, rubbing her temples and pacing in a small circle. Glancing over to Row who seemed to just be standing in the hall,* "Did you get the child squared away?"

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Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Apr-21 10:10 PM

*He was indeed in the hall looking into the Jeffrey’s tube. Nazran and some other kid just ran in there. When T’Pel spoke he lifted his head and nodded.* “Yes Nazran is reunited with his father...for a bit. I think he’s running around the ship now.”

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 23-Apr-21 10:25 PM

*T'Pel nodded,* "There was a boy hiding in the cupboards in the Science lab earlier. At leave the boy has a friend here." *The pointed ears. Brown eyes. He looked too familiar and it churned her stomach.* "Apparently my counter part is insane. At least from what I can guess. Vale is horrible at keeping secrets."

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Apr-21 10:30 PM

*Well that’s not good news. So much for Captain Vale keeping distance to not contaminate things. T’Pel was actually taking that news rather well?* “Oh I didn’t know the other T’Pel...I’m sorry to hear that. I did see another kid with Nazran go there.” *He pointed to the tubes.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 23-Apr-21 10:35 PM

*T'Pel knelt down next to him to look in,* "This universe is different than ours, yes? I also know nothing of her life. I am sure if I press it would not be difficult to figure out what happened to *her*, but I am doing my best to leave it. Especially since I am sure the boy with Nazran is...*hers*." *She stood again, calmly clasping her hands behind her back.*

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Broken T'Pel BOT 23-Apr-21 11:19 PM

*Once out of her quarters, she still remembered how to get around. Though she wasn't in as good of shape as she once was, her reflexes were still quick.* *The Captain and the others had been in the science labs, so she headed that way. Before long she turned a corner, and what luck! There she was! Standing completely unaware with her back turned!* *T'Pel did her best to run as quietly as she could, like Sa'val had taught her many years ago, but she was not exactly good at it. And as she could see herself beginning to turn, she kept through the air and tackled her. Her own hands wrapping around this other version of her as she began to pour herself into the woman's mind.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 23-Apr-21 11:24 PM

*T'Pel found herself on the floor and pinned to the floor. As she adjusted her gaze the site she saw was not one she was expecting.* *It was her, but the eyes she looked into were crazed and blood shot. It was getting difficult to fight her off as the angle she was in when she landed was not optimal. Not to mention the force in which this woman was trying to invade her mind was distracting.*

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Apr-21 11:35 PM

*He didn’t have time to react to her response as she was sudden tackled from behind by another person.* “Ah, what!?” *He jumped back then realized what was happening. Oh gosh it looked like T’Pel was trying to choke T’Pel? He quickly recovered from the shock and pulled at the other T’Pel.* “Hey get off her! Help I need help!”

Broken T'Pel BOT 23-Apr-21 11:46 PM

*T'Pel would not be distracted and swung an arm smacking into Row as tried to increase her efforts.* *Due to her mental state, it hadn't occured to her that this healthy and sane version would be better suited to fight her off, but unfortunately for the woman...she knew all her tricks.* *One by one, barrier by barrier, she pushed past, burrowing deep.*

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Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 23-Apr-21 11:48 PM

*It was taking everything she had to try and out wit herself, and she was failing. So instead of trying to keep trying to best crazy with her mind, she moved a hand to pinch this version of her in the soft spot between neck and shoulder.* *It was a very risky move to cut the connection into her mind, but she didn't have much of a choice.*

Father Rownan BOT 23-Apr-21 11:52 PM

*The other Rownan rounded the corner and spotted T’Pel on her counterpart.* “No! T’Pel stop! Leave her alone!” *He rushed over and tried to stop what was happening by pulling on her arms as well before T’Pel performed the nerve pinch.*

Captain Vale Azoci BOT 23-Apr-21 11:53 PM

*Vale got out into the hallway* “T’Pel!”

Broken T'Pel BOT 24-Apr-21 12:02 AM

*She couldn't hear anyone, just the sound of her own blood rushing through her veins, but shortly enough, everything went dark and she collapsed on to her counterpart.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 24-Apr-21 12:04 AM

*The full weight of this woman pressed in on her, though she was so thin, it hardly mattered. T'Pel just laid there a moment, staring at the ceiling, also not entirely aware of the others.* *That was until the sound caught up to her, and she pushed the body off of her.*

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Captain Vale Azoci BOT 24-Apr-21 12:14 AM

*Vale ran over to her T’pel helping to move the woman off the other universes T’pel and she gently moved her to a wall to check her over.* “Doctor?” *She had been there for so long and was so thin that Vale had to call for some help to get her checked over.*

Father Rownan BOT 24-Apr-21 12:15 AM

*Once his T’Pel was taken to the side by Vale he went over to make sure she was still alive and breathing.*

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 24-Apr-21 12:17 AM

*After the other T was removed he grabbed T’Pel’s shoulder and looked at her with worry.* “T’Pel, T’Pel can you hear me? Please respond.”

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 24-Apr-21 12:29 AM

*T'Pel blinked, and looked at Row,* "Yes. I can hear you." *She was surprisingly calm, but that was mostly because she was analyzing possible damage.* "My head feels a little...fuzzy...but, I feel fine."

Counselor Mevi Wyse 24-Apr-21 09:50 AM

*Mevi comes running up the hallway from T’Pel’s quarters, tricorder in hand, skidding to a stop next to the downed Vulcan. She quickly starts to scan her, muttering under her breath at the results, before turning to Prime T’Pel, and repeating the operation. There is a sharp intake of breath as Mevi looks at the results, and puts the scanner back into its home on top of the tricorder.* “She was trying to meld with you, I believe. And… that’s odd. It looks like some of your readings… match hers from earlier. Higher levels of cortisol. Are you all right, Commander?”

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 24-Apr-21 10:49 AM

*As Mevi scanned her he waited for the results. Having a fuzzy head wasn’t a good sign. When Mevi found out about a possible meld he gave her a concerning look.*

Father Rownan BOT 24-Apr-21 10:53 AM

*He sat by his TPel’s side inwardly beating himself up for forgetting to lock the door.* “She’ll have to be restrained before she wakes up. I have some in close by. Can you watch her while I get them?”

Counselor Mevi Wyse 24-Apr-21 10:56 AM

*Mevi is tsking, muttering to herself under her breath as she reads the details of the scan.* “If you’re feeling all right now, Commander, I would say you should be fine to finish whatever you need to finish up here. But I would want to get you back into Sickbay so I can conduct a full neural scan, just to make sure everything’s copacetic.” *Mevi turns to older Row, and says,* “She could be sedated. If I could get back to the shuttle, I could get the medkit from there, and give her enough of a dose for you to bring her back to her quarters.” *Underlying her words was the subtext, “I’m sure she doesn’t need to be restrained to be locked in her room again.”* (edited)

Captain Vale Azoci BOT 24-Apr-21 11:45 AM

“For now yes but we cant keep her like that forever... Next week even with our supplies we are right where we started. Though if your Larkin is well T’pel it may be a good idea to speak with him as well.”

Lt. Kazin Ryn BOT 24-Apr-21 12:19 PM

*He sighed as he came up on the group, moving to kneel by his T’Pel.* “Come on Commander,” *he said gently.* “What did we tell you about walkabouts?” *Then he looked to Rownan, mouthing ‘Restraints?’ and indicating that he would go get them.*

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Captain Ezarah Ryn 24-Apr-21 12:55 PM

*Ryn appeared not far behind Kazin, but she moved to her own science officer instead.* “What happened?” *She asked quickly, with a momentary glance to the other unconscious T’Pel.* “Are you alright Commander?”

Father Rownan BOT 24-Apr-21 01:09 PM

*He nodded at Kazin and helped gather the broken T’Pel up. She’d be very upset once awake. It’s best to get her to her room quickly.*

Lt. Kazin Ryn BOT 24-Apr-21 01:12 PM

*He helped pick T'Pel up, taking the other side from Rownan.*

Lt. Xander Spica 24-Apr-21 01:20 PM

*He walked to his T'Pel and helped her up.* "Are you ok, ma'am?"

Counselor Mevi Wyse 24-Apr-21 01:51 PM

*Mevi sighs, looking between all the officers, and puts her tricorder away. She kneels down, looking at Prime T’Pel.* “Are you all right, Commander?”

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 24-Apr-21 02:02 PM

*T'Pel sat up, running a finger along the T zone of her face,* "She was looking for something. Something...that is not there." *Her voice shook as she felt a sudden influx of emotion, tears, trying to force there way through but she pulled it back. Residual from her counterpart, likely. Which would be normal if the connection had not been broken, but she gave a nod as she slowly got to her feet,* "Sickbay will be my first stop once we are back. I should be fine until then."

Christopher BOT 24-Apr-21 02:22 PM

*Chris came clamoring out of the Jefferies tube in a hurry, running smack dab into Prime T'Pel's leg before looking around to find his mother. Apparently already being taken care of.* *His shoulders visibly released tension,* "What was it this time?" *As he asked, he tilted his little head to acknowledge the woman he had run into, it dawning on him to apologize for his rudeness a moment ago, but he just froze instead.*

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Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 24-Apr-21 02:28 PM

*T'Pel looked down to the boy, devoid of any motherly warmth, and stared at him. She was unsure if she should tell him or not, but thanks to the meld, whatever questions she had been avoiding finding answers for were forcefully given to her. She was equally as frozen.* "She was attempting to fix the fracture in her mind where the telepathic bond she had to your father was...broken, with the one she thought I had." "There is no such bond, so her efforts were in vain."

Christopher BOT 24-Apr-21 02:31 PM

"Oh. She attacked you?" *He asked, his little fingers fiddling with themselves. T'Pel gave him a single nod.* "Did she hurt you?" *He would have inevitably felt responsible. He already did. Had he not stayed put, maybe it wouldn't have happened? Another one of his father's traits he had inherited. Guilt.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 24-Apr-21 02:35 PM

*T'Pel tilted her head, but aside from that remained still,* "She forced a meld with me, to which I had to break without proper removal procedures. I am well enough to stand but I will need to see our medical staff when we return to our Odyssey." *"He is a kid. Don't be so cold."* "I am sure there is no lasting damage. There is no need to feel guilty as I am sure you could have not stopped her." *Her broken self still retained a persistence she knew well.*

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 24-Apr-21 03:49 PM

*He sat by T’Pel taking everything in. A mind meld? That’s not good. She forced herself on T’Pel and did an invasive search. He looked at the little boy with Nazran and did recognize T’Pel is some of his features. Poor little guy, his family is very broken.* “T’Pel, we should get you back to out Odyssey.”

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 24-Apr-21 03:50 PM

*Nazran stood aside as Chris spoke with the other T’Pel.*

Counselor Mevi Wyse 24-Apr-21 03:52 PM

*Mevi looks between Rownan, and T’Pel.* “Can you get the Commander back to the shuttle? I’d like to have a word with Lieutenant Kazin, if we have the time.”

Christopher BOT 24-Apr-21 03:54 PM

*Chris blinked before giving a nod. It was weird how she looked like his mother, but he knew she wasn't the same. It wasn't that he thought she was mean, because he could sense that she was not, but he gathered kids weren't exactly her forte.* "I hope you are correct." *With that he went and pulled Naz aside. There were a lot of adults around and he was feeling like he was in the way.*

Lt. Kazin Ryn BOT 24-Apr-21 03:54 PM

“Kazin is busy right now! And he already told you to stop talking to people unnecessarily. T’Pel here has endangered enough temporal rules for one day thanks.”

Counselor Mevi Wyse 24-Apr-21 03:55 PM

*Mevi looks over at the other Ryn, and sighs.* “Well, if that’s the case.”

Father Rownan BOT 24-Apr-21 03:56 PM

*He looked and Kazin and moved their T’Pel down the hall and back into her room where she’d be safe.*

Lt. Kazin Ryn BOT 24-Apr-21 03:59 PM

*As he helped Row move T’Pel, he was mentally kicking himself for letting the other Odyssey’s T’Pel on board. He could have just told Pax! Or taken all of his equipment to the other ship. He knew how T’Pel got. What a stupid risk. Stupid.* “You should all go!” *He was still yelling down the hallway.* “Take the locator with you! Go make some maps!”

Captain Vale Azoci BOT 24-Apr-21 04:02 PM

*She watched the two men move T’pel safely. And gave Kazin a look that showed she understood and he should forgive himself.*

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 24-Apr-21 04:05 PM

“We really should go. You need help walking T’Pel?” *He wasn’t sure if she was dizzy from the ordeal.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 24-Apr-21 04:08 PM

“I agree.” *She looked back to Pax to make sure that she’d held onto Kazin’s locator, then back to the others.* “If we stay any longer, we’ll only subject ourselves to more potential problems. Thank you for your help Captain Azoci.”

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 24-Apr-21 04:09 PM

"I do not think so, but it would be prudent to remain close...just in case." *T'Pel then started for the shuttle bay.*

Captain Vale Azoci BOT 24-Apr-21 04:11 PM

“Feel free to ask us anything over radio. I’ll inform my counterpart.” *Vale said all business to the last always wanting to get that out the way so fun can happen later. She would help out till the last moment. If her universe could be fixed that meant far more than they realised.* (edited)

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 24-Apr-21 04:15 PM

“Thank you Captain Vale....” *He walks right close to T’Pel as they head for the ladders to take them back to the shuttle.*

Captain Ezarah Ryn 24-Apr-21 04:17 PM

"We'll be in touch." *She agreed, before heading off towards the ladders as well.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 24-Apr-21 04:18 PM

*Nazran walks over to Chris and waved at the group.* “...Bye....” *He’d be lying if he said he wasn’t going to miss them. Even his not father Rownan.*

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Captain Ezarah Ryn 24-Apr-21 04:24 PM

"Goodbye Nazran. I'm glad you're home."

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Counselor Mevi Wyse 24-Apr-21 04:35 PM

*Mevi gives Nazran a little rub of the head, before heading off to the ladders. She slips him a last piece of chocolate, before heading off.*

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Lt. Xander Spica 24-Apr-21 04:36 PM

*He walked up to Nazran and smiled warmly at him.* "I'm gonna miss you, kiddo." *He chuckled a little and ruffled up his hair, crouching down to his level and got something out of his pocket. It was a small, black scale. A scale of Ignis to be precise. He placed it in Nazran's palm and closed his hand.* "To remember your adventures by." *He smiled and squeezed his shoulder lightly before getting up.* "Stay safe, Nazran. And tell me I said hi." *He chuckled for a bit, looking down at him.*

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Captain Vale Azoci BOT 24-Apr-21 04:41 PM

*Vale faked an annoyed face. At the scale. The boy had a taste of what things could be if they were good. Like proper gravity and being around people that weren’t damaged by the losses and what they had to do to limit them.*

Nazran Ch’ranirh BOT 24-Apr-21 04:48 PM

*He felt much better after the hugs and chocolate.* “Come visit anytime you guys want!!!” *He smiled at the other Row who returned the smile.*

Counselor Mevi Wyse 24-Apr-21 04:50 PM

*From the ladder, Mevi turns to give the boy a last wave, before heading to climb up to the shuttle bay.*

Lt. Xander Spica 24-Apr-21 04:52 PM

*He walked to the ladder, smiling at Nazran.* "I'm sure we'll come back one day." *He grinned and gave a wink before starting to climb down.* "Untill next time!" *And with that he went to the shuttlebay.*

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Ensign Vidira Pax BOT 24-Apr-21 04:53 PM

*Vidira was looking over the device from Kazin as she headed along.*

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