Shore Leave / khitomer-alliance-embassy

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[Archived] Shore Leave / khitomer-alliance-embassy

Cardassia Prime

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 05-Dec-20 11:57 PM

*There is possibly just one hilarious thing about Jem'hadar: and that is a bored one, seated at the front desk, doing paperwork. The man at the receptionist's desk looked about ready to die of boredom as the two entered.*

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 12:11 AM

*Zowe seemed a bit amused at seeing one of the Dominion's killing machines be put on desk duty, she had a big smile on her face.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 06-Dec-20 12:12 AM

[Jem'hadar]*He looked up at the two of them and sighed. He looked about ready to knock off to sleep - except Jem'hadar didn't slrep.* "Name and purpose of visit."

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 12:16 AM

"Lieutenant Dija Zowe, here to see Commander Chet." *She said putting her free hand on her hip.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 06-Dec-20 12:16 AM

"And ensign Ellouina Chet, same."

[Jem'hadar]"One deck up, turn right." *Something in his voice simply screamed 'kill me now'... somehow.*

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 12:19 AM

*She walked pulling Ella along she whispered.* "Bred for war and gets stuck with a desk job, i know his pain."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 06-Dec-20 12:19 AM

"Oh, you bet. Thank you, Rahmat! Have fun!" [Jem'hadar]*He rolled his eyes and simply went back to work.*

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 12:25 AM

*Zowe walked through the Embassy looking around.* "It's been forty years since the war ended, and look at how things have been rebuilt."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 06-Dec-20 12:26 AM

"Yeah. Bigger and better than ever! Even people like Honored Elder Third Rahmat'Illan work here without problems. There *are* a few Klingons here, though..."

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 12:29 AM

"I'll be fine, as long as you keep them away from me."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 06-Dec-20 12:33 AM

"I will." *She led her into the turbolift and up to the next deck over, emerging on the administrative wing.*

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 12:39 AM

*Zowe walked to the right just like the Jem'Hadar said to.*

Commander Trela Chet BOT 06-Dec-20 12:47 AM

*As promised, she was at her desk handling paperwork. When the two entered, she smiled and motioned for them to sit.*

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 12:49 AM

*Zowe let go of Ella's hand sitting down in front of her desk.* "Hello, Commander.\* (edited)

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 06-Dec-20 01:05 AM

"Commander." *She smiled to her mother.*

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 01:10 AM

"We came to see what we can do to help."

Commander Trela Chet BOT 06-Dec-20 01:19 AM

"Mmmm... well, there's not much I can give you two to do, please understand. We're seeing a delegation today..."

"We're short of drinks, though - could you two help to go down to the store a few streets down and buy some?"

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 01:21 AM

"Of course, Ma'am, right away." *She nodded to Ella.*

Commander Trela Chet BOT 06-Dec-20 01:27 AM

"And maybe you might need to greet guests. So you two may want to get into uniform."

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 01:32 AM

"Understood, Commander." *She said nodding in response.*

Commander Trela Chet BOT 06-Dec-20 01:33 AM

"I wish I could do a little more for you both - off you go, please. See you later, loves."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 06-Dec-20 01:33 AM

*Ella smiled to her mother and rose to her feet, taking Zowe's hand.*

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 01:35 AM

*Zowe turned to walk out of the office her fingers were interlocked with Ella's, she turned her head to face Ella.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 06-Dec-20 01:41 AM

*Ella smiled to her as soon as they were out of the office.* "Drinks shopping for a delegation. Now that's fun." *She remarked, stepping down the hallway.*

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 01:45 AM

"Mind if i borrow one of your diplomat uniforms? I don't think this is a good place to wear a black division color." *She said walking her back to the turbo lift.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 06-Dec-20 01:52 AM

"I don't think my mother would exactly like that. She didn't ask you to," *She remarked.*

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 07:56 AM

"Well, she did say we might have to get into uniform, and the intelligence color would just draw more attention." (edited)

Kaijin 06-Dec-20 08:59 AM

[Ella]"I still think she wouldn't really want that - just in case you're looked up or something? Better wear your real uniform than be seen to be lying, I feel..."

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 09:10 AM

"Fine, you've convinced me, I'll wear my regular uniform." *She said breathing a sigh, walking out of the lift into the lobby.*

Kaijin 06-Dec-20 09:13 AM

[Ella]*She trailed after her, squeezing her hand.* "I'm sorry, love..."

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 09:30 AM

"It's alright Ella." *She put on a smile for her, walking towards the entrance.*

Kaijin 06-Dec-20 09:54 AM

[Ella]*She smiled back, walking past Ramat at the receptionist's desk and heading out to the streets of #lakat-city.*

Barbaric Bread 06-Dec-20 10:00 AM

*Zowe followed her out into the streets.*

Kaijin 08-Dec-20 08:40 PM

[Ellou]*As it turned out, the embassy was filled with Bajorans - **from the Vedek Assembly,** or so it seemed from their robes. One of them; a tan-skinned Bajoran woman, smiled to Zowe and beckoned her to approach.*

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 08:51 PM

*Zowe looked around at all of the Bajoran's gathered around this explained the spring wine, she watched the Vedek motion them over, she kept her grip on Ella's hand and walked over.* "Hello Vedek."

Vedek Drevas Lin BOT 08-Dec-20 08:53 PM

"We did not expect a Bajoran here, on Cardassia.' *Her face darkened at the name of the planet itself - as if it were a word she did not like. Her gaze seemed to linger especially long on Ellou.* "May I test your pagh?"

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 08:57 PM

"I didn't expect to see the Vedek assembly here either, yes you may." *She moving closer to the Vedek so she could test her Pagh, it had been a long time since she had done this.* "Is Kai Kira here, she is an old family friend."

Vedek Drevas Lin BOT 08-Dec-20 09:00 PM

"Unfortunately not, my child. She is busy with other matters on the Council..." *The woman reached out and pinched Zowe's ear - and her look swiftly soured. Clearly she did not like what she felt.* "Your pagh... it is unclean."

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 09:02 PM

"How can that be?" *She raised an eyebrow at the Vedek.* "I know my job isn't the most honorable of work, but i save lives, surely the Prophets understand the cost of war." *She was a bit offended at what the Vedek said, she was a staunch believer in her faith.* (edited)

Vedek Drevas Lin BOT 08-Dec-20 09:10 PM

"That is not what colors your pagh, child." *She glared at Ellou. Clearly this vedek wasn't quite being impartial...*

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 09:14 PM

"You can't be serious." *She said squeezing Ella's hand as she spoke.* "The Prophets teach forgiveness even for those who have wronged you, my grandmother suffered the hardships of the Galitep labor camp but still laid down her life to save a Cardassian doctor without a second thought, and i would do the same." (edited)

Vedek Drevas Lin BOT 08-Dec-20 09:20 PM

"Your mother was a fool. You do not know what *her* people are capable of. You were born after the Occupation were you not...?" *The vedek scoffed.* "Even now they continue to take from us, again and again. As for you..." *She jabbed a finger at Ellou,* "I see *him* in you. The abomination who took my *husband* and *son* from me..."

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 09:28 PM

"Get away from her." *She stepped in front of Ella.* "I may have been born after the Occupation but i never forgot the lessons we learned as a people, the Cardassians have been off of Bajor for almost fifty years, their people suffered just as much under the boot of the Dominion as we did during the occupation."

Vedek Drevas Lin BOT 08-Dec-20 09:30 PM

*The vedek scoffed and turned away, robes trailing behind her.* "Save yourself, sweet child. Your partner will *destroy* you when she sees fit. Tread carefully."

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 09:33 PM

*Zowe turned around to face Ella.* "Are you alright?" *She said looking at her partner, though the Vedeks words still echoed in her head.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 08-Dec-20 09:38 PM

*In response she hugged her tight once and pulled away, squeezing her hand.* "No sweat. I'm fine."

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 09:41 PM

"Good, I'm glad don't pay her any mind, some Bajorans are stuck in past, that stubbornness you seem to love in me."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 08-Dec-20 09:46 PM

"I do." *She kissed her on the cheek once.* "Uniforms. Shall we?'

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 09:58 PM

"Let's go." *She said blushing from the kiss on the cheek she was given.* "I think you look better in uniform anyway."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 08-Dec-20 09:58 PM

*Ellou nodded and grinned, whispering in her ear, before stalking off to the toilet to change.* (edited)

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 10:01 PM

*She blushed even more at what she said, Zowe grinned at her as she walked to change also after a few minutes she emerged dressed in her intelligence uniform.* (edited)

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 08-Dec-20 10:10 PM

*Ellou was out shortly after in diplomatic corps purple. Walking up to her, she proceeded to sneakily hug her from behind.*

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 10:13 PM

*Zowe was caught by surprise feeling the hug from behind, she smiled at her.* "Hey!" *She said turning her head.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 08-Dec-20 10:16 PM

"Hey. Let's go greet guests, shall we? It's gonna be a pretty long day..." *She showed her the itinerary for the evening: a dinner, performances, diplomatic talks... and more. The whole thing would probably only end past midnight.*

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 10:21 PM

"I gotta warn you, I've never been good at these diplomatic parties, probably why i would never make it five minutes in your department." *Zowe took a glance at the itinerary, before turning to start walking.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 08-Dec-20 10:30 PM

*Ella walked side by side with her, though she didn't hold her hand for now.* "Just be cool, smile, say hi. I'm sure they'll fall for your charm."

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 10:33 PM

"My charm? I'll just let you do the talking okay, or might have another issue like the Vedek in the lobby." *She kept her arms relaxed to her side as she walked alongside Ella.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 08-Dec-20 10:35 PM

[Ellou]"Alright then. I'll make sure of that."

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 10:36 PM

((Sure))

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 08-Dec-20 10:45 PM

*Half an hour later, the event would be in full swing; it seemed that this event was another round of talks between the Detapa Council and Bajoran government - with Trela acting as moderator. Ellou and Zowe were at the back observing as guests...*

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 10:56 PM

*Zowe stood by watching the event happen around her, she scanned the crowd seeing a few familiar faces, she stood close to Ella but tried not to draw too much attention to the pair, she leaned a bit on Ella with a smile.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 08-Dec-20 11:11 PM

*Ella smiled back, squeezing her hand...*

Vedek Drevas Lin BOT 08-Dec-20 11:12 PM

*Until the vedek from before stood and began shouting at one of the Cardassians around the table - and the woman in turn stood and did the same. Oh dear.*

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 11:39 PM

"Great, a Vedek getting into a fight, reminds me of my mother." *She stood by watching this happen, her hand seemed to tremble as the shouting continued.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 08-Dec-20 11:48 PM

*And then the Detapa Council member pulled a disruptor pistol on the vedek from under her clothes - to which the vedek responded in kind.* *Ellou herself gasped and stood frozen to the spot...*

Barbaric Bread 08-Dec-20 11:49 PM

*Zowe watched the disruptors be pulled and she moved in front Ella just incase.* "We need to go now." *She said looking back at Ella.*

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 08-Dec-20 11:57 PM

"Whaddaya mean go! We need to-" *Ellou was swiftly and abruptly shut up as a disruptor bolt whizzed past her head - and **then** she decided to leave wjth the evacuating Starfleet personnel.* (edited)

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 12:01 AM

"Whoa." *She ducked at the disruptor bolt, she ran alongside Ella towards the exit of the Embassy, she stayed focused on Ella.* "Keep moving." *She said keeping pace, she was very surprised weapons were smuggled in.* (edited)

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 09-Dec-20 12:23 AM

*The two would eventually make it out of the embassy - where a crowd was waiting in the streets, positively stunned.* "Right! Now what?"

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 12:27 AM

"Your parents did they make it out?" *She asked a bit worried as to what happened to them, she took Ella's hand squeezing it.* "Not what i expected out of shore leave."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 09-Dec-20 12:58 AM

"Well, no... mother!" *She ran towards Trela, who she spotted in the crowd - injured from disruptor blasts but alive.*

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 07:28 AM

"Oh no." *Zowe turned and ran over to Trela, she looked Trela over knowing full well disruptor blasts were painful.*

Commander Trela Chet BOT 09-Dec-20 10:01 AM

*The Cardassian struggled to her feet - even as she was being tndded to by medics - and hugged her daughter (and possibly soon to be daughter in law) tight.*

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 10:05 AM

*Zowe did in fact hug Trela, a month ago she would have never thought about doing this, but Ella had caused it to grow on her, and right now she was just happy to see Trela.*

Commander Trela Chet BOT 09-Dec-20 10:11 AM

"I'll be fine in a day. The medics say that I'll get better with plenty of rest..."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 09-Dec-20 10:11 AM

"Thank goodness..." *Ellou silently wept, looking to Zowe.* (edited)

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 10:14 AM

*Zowe smiled she wrapped an arm around Ellou to try and comfort her.* "Good, good, I'm glad your alright, no wonder they didn't bring the Kai, she would have never allowed them to carry weapons."

Commander Trela Chet BOT 09-Dec-20 10:22 AM

"Funny you should ask. They're all armed. The Detapa Council's delegation *and* that from the Assembly..."

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 10:36 AM

"A group of Bajorans and Cardassians both armed in the same room sounds like a recipe for disaster, it was only a matter of time before some Zealot started shooting." *She sighed a bit keeping her arm on Ella her hand resting on her shoulder.*

Commander Trela Chet BOT 09-Dec-20 11:09 AM

"Drevas Lin - that's the leader of the Assembly's delegation - is grossly against peace with Cardassia." *The older Cardassian noted,* "Gul Rennek of the True Way was... well... he took all she had save her title."

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 11:27 AM

"Drevas Lin." *She repeated the name, it sounded familiar but it had been a long time since her last trip to Bajor, now she remembered Drevas Lin was the leader of a fanatical sect of Bajor's Vedek assembly she had been a thorn in Kai Kira's side for years.* "I know that name."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 09-Dec-20 06:51 PM

"You do...?" *Ellou raised an eyebrow and squeezed her hand.*

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 06:55 PM

"Vedek Drevas is a fanatical Bajoran, if you think I'm crazy you should see her, Drevas has been an issue for the Republic ever since the Cardassian withdraw forty years ago." (edited)

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 09-Dec-20 07:04 PM

"Let me guess. Vocal. Loud. Absolute hatred for Cardassians." *She guessef.*

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 07:07 PM

"That's Drevas, can't blame her though she lost a lot during the ocupatoon, that kind of a wound doesn't heal pretty."

Commander Trela Chet BOT 09-Dec-20 09:42 PM

"And her husband and child to the True Way. You can imagine."

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 09:43 PM

"I spent some of my time chasing them in the Badlands back when they were active."

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 09-Dec-20 09:53 PM

"My father. He-" *She blinked and clung to Zowe.* "Think its the same Rennek who got to her?"

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 09:56 PM

"In my line of work coincidences don't happen, must be the same." *She said looking down as she started to think, she held Ella close.*

Commander Trela Chet BOT 09-Dec-20 09:58 PM

"She has an illegitimate son with him. Back on Bajor..."

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 10:01 PM

*She was caught off guard by what Trela said.* "I can understand her anger towards Cardassians now." (edited)

Ensign Nelyv Etrei 09-Dec-20 10:12 PM

"Yeah..." *She hugged Zowe tight and nuzzled her neck. Never mind that her mother was watching...*

Commander Trela Chet BOT 09-Dec-20 10:12 PM

"Let's go home. Shall we? The officers on scene csn report to me tomorrow."

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 10:20 PM

"I agree, i think after today we all need rest." *She let Ella hug her tight, she wrapped her arms around Ella's torso.*

Kaijin 09-Dec-20 10:58 PM

[Trela]*She nodded and began the walk home with them.*

Barbaric Bread 09-Dec-20 11:00 PM

*Zowe walked alongside Ella back towards the house she held onto her hand.*

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