Aiteran-forest

Star Trek: Odyssey

Aitera / aiteran-forest

Narrator BOT 30-Oct-21 09:11 PM

*After going through the city and finding their way to the surface, the search teams would start making their way through the forest. All coms other than the ones they had with each other would go out as well as any signals to the ship. They were on their own and this was indeed a strange land. Purple mist, vines, and fauna littered their view as if the forest was corrupted by it. They would be making their way to the crater where they suspected the missing officers were.*

Narrator BOT 30-Oct-21 09:23 PM

@Ensign Rorik @Ensign Maggie Roode @Ensign Raymond Arkenholz @Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell @Ensign James Kelenic @Cmdr Vale Azoci

Ensign James Kelenic 30-Oct-21 09:25 PM

*James spoke nervously* "I've never been in a place like this before"

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Oct-21 09:28 PM

“Drier than I’m used to.” *Vale was focusing on sensing beyond the mist more than trying to see though it.*

Narrator឵ BOT 30-Oct-21 09:29 PM

*A small group of four local guides had joined the Search Party at the bottom of the ramp. They spread out and joined the Trackers at the front of the group to ensure no one fell into any bottomless pits or got eaten by local floral or fauna. Two of them snickered and pointed at the funny black stripes under Kelenic's eyes as he was the only one sporting them.*

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[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 30-Oct-21 09:32 PM

@Ensign James Kelenic - jump *Ray saw some of the locals were laughing at James wearing the eye paint. He thought about it, and decided to ask about it. He walked up, walking besides the tactical Ensign.* “So, there a reason you chose to wear eye paint for this? Suits you.”

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 30-Oct-21 09:34 PM

*Maxwell looked around rifle at the ready, he knelt down to the ground looking for footprints or anything that would give them a heading.*

Ensign James Kelenic 30-Oct-21 09:35 PM

*James looked down* "I don't know I thought they would look cool but that just might be from me being in the holodeck too much"

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 30-Oct-21 09:36 PM

“Well, might not be regulation, but it makes you look like a sailor. Suits you.” *Ray adjusted the rifle in his hands, getting bat to looking around for any sign of the missing crew. He checked the trees, ground, whatever.*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Oct-21 09:36 PM

*vale pulled her focus out and tried to make sense of the world surrounding her. Each bipeds mind was a different shape and colour but the plants out in the Forrest were like small patches of mist with insects as tiny white dots like stars. It strangely didnt give her much more warning than anyone else in the group of what was ahead and they would still need to rely on their guides.*

Narrator BOT 30-Oct-21 09:36 PM

*Ahead of them they would notice fairly large purple magic storm circling over #deleted-channel their objective. Lighting started to strike over there. Perhaps they should speed up.*

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 30-Oct-21 09:38 PM

*Ray looked up and saw the lightning. Could be a sign! He sped up into a run, dodging through the trees and brush. Every second they didn’t find them was another second they were in danger. He needed to hurry.* *Ray sped towards #deleted-channel*

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Oct-21 09:39 PM

*Vale was practically running still taking instruction from the guides and her footsteps were now silent. She’d done this before.*

Ensign James Kelenic 30-Oct-21 09:44 PM

*James was running as fast as he could while still being quite trying to keep up with them*

Ensign Maggie Roode 30-Oct-21 09:45 PM

*Maggie was with the group. Holding her equipment as they moved to the perimeter.*

Ensign Rorik 30-Oct-21 09:46 PM

*Rorik kept a slower pace than the others, intentionally staying near the back in case there were any stragglers or if anyone fell. He was foolish to not have demanded a medic come down with them, but that would be a notation for future reference.*

Lt. JG Hunter Maxwell 30-Oct-21 09:47 PM

*Maxwell moved to the crater* (edited)

Cmdr Vale Azoci 30-Oct-21 09:52 PM

*Vale made it to the craters edge and then closed her eyes focusing on somewhere down there if any members of their crew were there… in a way members of her crew.*

Narrator BOT 22-Nov-21 07:02 PM

*The Expedition party moved at an easy pace through the forest. The tree's were many and gigantic, with bird song whistling about above. Every once in a while you could catch color streaks of their plumage streak by from branch to branch. Almost as if the party of people were a curiosity, but then again, most living creatures were nosey.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 22-Nov-21 07:02 PM

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Lt. JG Cerred King 22-Nov-21 07:08 PM

*Cerred looked around quietly in awe, amazed at the sight around him. He'd definitely be taking Notes to make tweaks to his holodeck program. What sort of history does this forest even have?*

[O] Ensign S’Rora BOT 22-Nov-21 07:11 PM

*S’Rora plodded along, staying on the path but still marveling at the sights.* “It looks just like my Grandmother’s home…”

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 22-Nov-21 07:11 PM

*she watches her surroundings memorized and scans the pretty flowers and plants around her.*

[Sec] Warrant Officer Serapia Albitina BOT 22-Nov-21 07:12 PM

*As they went through the forest everything in her body just tensed up. Nothing was beautiful, not the trees, not the flowers, not the birds, and certainly not the plants. They were all a possible threat to her, muscle memory forced her to be constantly alert looking for the various creatures and plant things that could possibly ambush them if they weren't too careful. Serapia suddenly had a flash across her eyes, remembering a similar patrol long ago that went horribly wrong. She knew this and pushed it away for the time being but her alertness did not and will not fade. She was back in the jungle now and she wasn't sure she would ever leave again.* (edited)

PO3 Harry Lynton 22-Nov-21 07:51 PM

*As they started to walk through the forest, the wonderful beauty of the canopy started to hit Harry's eyes. Of course he would love to just stop and draw, but he sure as hell wouldn't actually do it. This place was new, and that meant almost any number of dangers could hit the column. It was almost as if they were transported to the Amazons or the South East Asian Jungles, as the untold centuries of trees and plants continued to grow taller and taller to fight for the sunlight. Harry grasped the strap on his Phaser Rifle a little bit more as he continued to walk at the rear of the column, having to occasionally ensure that people did not fall or did not get off track. But the silence was good, it meant that he had time to not have to think. Worrying about others was one of the only good attributes that Harry had, so he was content just doing it. And of course he did not touch a single plant or tree, knowing that it was one step away from being a potential problem for the entire column.*

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 22-Nov-21 07:55 PM

*After a while, she takes out her tricorder and records the interesting plants and animals around her before putting it away and taking out her padd. She took a deep breath of fresh air and looked up*

[Sec.] Ensign Raymond Arkenholz BOT 22-Nov-21 07:57 PM

*Walking through the woods always made Ray a bit uneasy, an alien forest certainly didn't help with this feeling of dread. The ocean and the rough seas were no problem, space was his home, and he grew up in the city. But the woods always made him a but uneasy, just something about the atmosphere and general vibe of the woods always put him on edge.* *He knew some of the other members of the expedition and that helped somewhat, but still. He held his pack by the strap tight over his shoulder, phaser in a holster set on stun.*

[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 22-Nov-21 08:15 PM

*As soon as they had entered the forest, Garlands tricorder was open and scanning, recording his verbal notes as he spoke softly. He'd wanted to explore the gardens but this was so much better!*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 22-Nov-21 08:35 PM

“So, uh, you grew up in San Francisco with your sister?” *Katie asked S’Rora as she gently treaded along.* (edited)

[O] Ensign S’Rora BOT 22-Nov-21 08:37 PM

“No, I grew up on Cait, in a place not unlike this place.” *S’Rora replied, too immersed in the foliage to remember her worries.* “But I spent a lot of time around San Francisco while attending the academy.”

Crewmen Mek’tor BOT 22-Nov-21 08:44 PM

*Atop the Golem Mek’tor would survey the surrounding areas as the convoy moves keeping his rifle in the Low-ready position. He wondered what beasts roamed these forests all the more he kept his eyes open*

[I] Ensign Hans Towsen BOT 22-Nov-21 08:54 PM

He let out a whistle. "Heck of a place." *he snapped a picture with his holocamera*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 22-Nov-21 09:11 PM

“Interesting! So what made you want to join starfleet?”

[C] Lt.JG Terzom Vax BOT 22-Nov-21 09:11 PM

*Vax had been with the group for sometime now, sticking to himself mostly, trying to let other people do their jobs. He was really just coming along for the hike, and I suppose to be a supervisor to all the naughty and dumb people on this trip.*

[O] Ensign S’Rora BOT 22-Nov-21 09:15 PM

“Ummm… well my mom was in starfleet before I was and I had good grades, and since it was such a big deal I kinda had to…”

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 22-Nov-21 09:52 PM

“That’s pretty nice. I guess I was sort of the same deal, my dad was an officer and I guess I felt a little pressured to apply too, but I still wanted to be an officer, so I guess, here I am.”

[O] Ensign S’Rora BOT 22-Nov-21 09:56 PM

“Hmm. Well, I’ll say it wasn’t the *worst* choice I could go down, even if I was kinda terrified at first. I like my job. I just hope I don’t get killed or turned into a decorative sculpture or something.”

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 22-Nov-21 10:11 PM

“Oh hahaha… Yeah, I used to sort of stress about that kind of stuff before I got injured once, and I guess I’ve sort of moved past it, for the most part, I mean, if I can survive that, then I can keep going.”

Lt. Xander Spica 23-Nov-21 02:17 AM

*Xander looked around and smiled. This was more than he could've hoped for. A great forest, beautiful sights and a lot of new things to discover. This was amazing, he thought.*

Ignis BOT 23-Nov-21 02:19 AM

*Ignis was jumping from tree trunk to tree trunk, staying close but in front of the group. She was both looking out for them and she wanted to see more of the place. She wouldn't stray far however. This was an unknown environment after all, one that didn't have a clear line of sight all the time. Best to stick close and see what'll happen.*

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 23-Nov-21 05:10 AM

*She continues walking, taking notes on her padd, scanning with her tricorder and feeling the rough barks and smooth petals under her fingers*

[O] Ensign S’Rora BOT 23-Nov-21 07:46 AM

@Lt. JG Katie Chaffee - jump “Really? How do you do that? Since my mom was in starfleet I heard a lot of the horror stories growing up. It did not at all hemp my anxiety.”

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 23-Nov-21 08:26 AM

“I’m sorry, but I don’t really know, I don’t think Im even still over being anxious and stuff, I think I may have like… surpassed it a little, but it’s still something I think about a lot.”

[O] Ensign S’Rora BOT 23-Nov-21 08:32 AM

“Oh. Well, we have that in common at least…”

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Nov-21 08:59 AM

*So far the Aenar was silent while he walked, eyes carefully watched the path most of the time to keep from tripping on roots and rocks. When he finally did look up his mouth opened slightly at the sight before him. The air was a bit muggy but that was forgotten for a moment due to the magnificent scenery, trees were huge! The flora was beautiful, so much so that he lifted his imaging capture device (like a camera) and took pictures of just about any plant and animal he saw.*

[O] Ensign S’Rora

“Oh. Well, we have that in common at least…”

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 23-Nov-21 10:25 AM

"Yeah, I guess so. So why did you pick Ops as where you wanted to go in starfleet?" *Katie queried.*

[O] Ensign S’Rora BOT 23-Nov-21 10:27 AM

“Mmm. I don’t know, actually. Maybe I thought it would be farther away from the action and since I’d have to do all the mundane stuff I wouldn’t be called up to fight off a man-eating cucumber or something. And I like organizing things.”

Ignis BOT 23-Nov-21 12:20 PM

*After jumping around a few times, she eventually landed on Rownan's head, snuggling into his hair. She may be a big dragon, but she was still playful.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 23-Nov-21 12:23 PM

*Cerred was looking around and taking holopictures, making sure he got as much detail as possible.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 23-Nov-21 12:27 PM

"I guess I felt the same way. I originally wanted to be a tactical officer, but then I decided I'd probably fit in better as an Operations Officer, so here I am, haha."

[O] Ensign S’Rora BOT 23-Nov-21 12:42 PM

“I could never do tactical. Too many things to go wrong.”

PO3. Richard Hughes 23-Nov-21 12:52 PM

*Hughes had fought in forests, but never a tropical forest, as this felt like. Hughes wondered how within only a couple of hours' walk from the rather pleasant A've Ennore they'd reached somewhere like this, before remembering that the Federation had terraforming tech, and the people here had magic.* *Actual magic. Absolutely mad.*

Narrator BOT 23-Nov-21 02:03 PM

*As the crew trekked on, they got further and further into the massive forest. Soon, the musical stylings of the birds in the tree's became quieter. The canopy of leaves now blocking out enough sunlight that you can see the glittering little butts of lightning bugs all around.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 23-Nov-21 02:05 PM

*At some point, T'Pel gave pause and stopped, turning to look everyone and count heads, something she was want to do periodically as they traveled. However she was picking up something else. The hairs on the back of her neck had stood at attention and her dark eyes shot to make contact with Sa'val and Vax,* "We are being followed. I am not sure for how long, though I do not feel malicious intent. Just keep an eye out."

[C] Lt.JG Terzom Vax BOT 23-Nov-21 02:43 PM

*Vax looked around and back at the group, he didn't see anything out of the ordinary.* "You sure?" *He looked back at T'Pel with a furrowed brow.*

PO3 Harry Lynton 23-Nov-21 02:56 PM

*Harry, being near the rear of the line, couldn’t hear what T’Pel was saying. He sensed something was off during this time, but he amounted to it just being nothing more than his nerves acting out. He of course had kept his hand on the strap of his phaser rifle, prepared to fight. The small fading of light from the canopy made it harder to fight someone, but he would do the best he could. And now he awaited orders, knowing that any moment the column would be ordered to run and he could provide some firepower to that retreat.*

PO3. Richard Hughes 23-Nov-21 03:08 PM

*Hughes just about heard some of that, but it bordered on unintelligible through the noise of the wood. Did the Commander say they were being followed? So he raised his left hand to his communicator, keeping the other on his phaser, and accessed the general short-range channel. He spoke softly - if he'd heard right, best not to make loud noises.* "Say again please, sir. Your last was unclear." (edited)

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 23-Nov-21 03:14 PM

*T'Pel arched a brow at Vax,* "My super telepathic powers allow me such a luxury. Just be mindful."

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Nov-21 03:15 PM

*When Ignis landed on his head he jumped but smiled once he saw what, more like who it was. Rownan was a few people behind T’Pel but he heard her warning decided to put the camera devise away. “Why would someone want to follow us?” he scooted closer to those who have good fighting experience because he’s a squishy doc.*

Ignis BOT 23-Nov-21 03:17 PM

*She looked at T'Pel and flashed a few colours. Hopefully she learned her language. "I can scout ahead and see what it is, if you would prefer."*

[C] Lt.JG Terzom Vax BOT 23-Nov-21 03:24 PM

"Right..." *Vax had forgotten T'Pel had telepathic powers, must have been the ears that threw him off. Or maybe it was cause she hanged around Sa'val so much, eh, who knew.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 23-Nov-21 03:46 PM

*T'Pel could always feel Ignis's intention, but she shook her head.* "You are to fly back to the ship if something occurs. If we get ambushed and are unable to comm...you will need to get help, Ignis." (edited)

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Ignis BOT 23-Nov-21 04:05 PM

*She purred and snuggled back into Row's hair. It was quite comfy after all.*

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Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 23-Nov-21 04:49 PM

*Sa'val had been near the front of the middle of the pack. The best location to best supervise both the situation as a whole and, more importantly, the Personnel under his command. When he heard T'Pel speak, he raised his hand with a fist, shoulder height. He then made a signal with a flat hand, palm down, that lowered from shoulder height to about hip height. As he did so, he took a knee and tapped his Commbadge to reply over short range, in a whisper, to Hughes who was taking point.* "Hold up, point." *Sa'val then turned and pointed at Harry, who was in the rear of the column, and the nearest Tactical/Security individual who was on the ground near him, then he made a gestured with a vertical bladed hand in the direction of area T'Pel sensed something. That instructed them to cautiously Scout in that direction and be alert. Sa'val next looked up to Mek’tor, waited for the Klingon to make eye contact with him, and then waved an open palm over his head, followed by the same bladed hand gesture towards Harry, giving the high ground orders to cover the rear guard. Finally, Sa'val looked to each flank, in turn, and made the same open palm waved over his head and pointed off into each respective direction to ensure that each flanker was covering the woods in their direction. Sa'val stepped between T'Pel and the direction that she had sensed trouble.*

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[I] Ensign Hans Towsen BOT 23-Nov-21 05:13 PM

*Hans moved to fall in step with Shara and chose to struck up a conversation.* "hello there."

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 23-Nov-21 05:15 PM

"Hi, Hans!" *She looks over to see him walk up to her left* "Isn't everything so gorgeous?"

[I] Ensign Hans Towsen BOT 23-Nov-21 05:17 PM

"Oh most certainly. I've never really been out on a planet like this before seeing all these new things."

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 23-Nov-21 05:19 PM

"I've been to the California trees a couple of times. It was pretty cool, you know those gigantic trees that are like more than three times the size of a regular tree?"

PO3. Richard Hughes 23-Nov-21 05:20 PM

*Hughes stopped at once, stepping to the side to find cover behind the raggedly torn-off stump of a fallen tree but otherwise remaining in formation as he quietly knelt down behind it, watching his arc of fire closely through his weapon's scope. Things were happening.* *As he waited for further instructions, despite his efforts to the contrary his mind's eye showed him flashes of his last off-ship combat mission. Many months ago now, but still seared into his memory. That was when they'd lost Captain Walker.* *Gah. Now was not the time for retreading old failures, old doubts. Now, there was a job to do, and he was damned well going to do it. Now enough. Back to scanning the arc.*

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Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 23-Nov-21 05:21 PM

*T'Pel looked to the two officers talking and raised a finger over her lips and hissed,* "Silence."

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PO3 Harry Lynton 23-Nov-21 05:22 PM

*As the converstaion started up, Harry then heard the words that he had been preparing himself for mentally. He had of course been holding up the back, but as soon as he had seen the other Tactical Officers start to get ready, he did the same. Almost immediately he took the strap on his Phaser Rifle and immediately unslung the weapon before turning on the power and intensity to stun. He didn't know if it was just some small animal or a local, so as to harm the unknown entity would not inherently be a good thing. He then quickly aimed and started to scan the canopy behind the line, scanning everything that he could in order to not miss a potential target.*

Lt. Xander Spica 23-Nov-21 05:23 PM

*He thought for a moment and then waved his hand to T'Pel, pulling out the book he got given by her. He pointed at it, indicating they could probably use it to identify what was stalking them. It wasn't fool-proof, but it could work.*

Ensign James Kelenic 23-Nov-21 05:23 PM

"I do remember those from California, but those trees weren't as interesting as these the fauna here is really something else."

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 23-Nov-21 05:24 PM

"I think that's cause there's more, and probably more alien." *She shrugs*

PO3. Richard Hughes 23-Nov-21 05:28 PM

*Hughes had to suppress a tut at the blatant disregard for orders displayed by the officers behind him. Had the expedition not been relying on him to keep watch, he'd have turned around and got them to shut up himself, rank be damned. When trying to maintain stealth, even a little noise may prove fatal. As it was, the officers would deal with it, and he kept himself on task by reconfirming his weapon's state - powered to hot standby, the indicator beside the sight reticle showing the little icon representing medium stun setting.*

Narrator BOT 23-Nov-21 05:31 PM

*All Xander got were the types of tree's in the area.*

Lt. Xander Spica 23-Nov-21 05:32 PM

*And thus he closed the booklet and shook his head towards T'Pel. Didn't work after all.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 23-Nov-21 05:40 PM

*Katie glanced at the tactical and security officers, now slightly concerned. Switching her gaze to where those officers were staring at, she studied the area, but observed nothing of note. Katie looked behind her, watching S'Rora's reaction.*

Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 23-Nov-21 05:41 PM

*Sa'val turned with a glare at the Intelligence Officers who decided now would be a great time to start a conversation. Must be analysts with no sense of how to operate in the field...that could be the only explanation. Sa'val moved out of position to where they were standing and slapped a hand in Hans' shoulder to get their attention and then raised a single finger to his mouth. The instruction clear.* (edited)

[O] Ensign S’Rora BOT 23-Nov-21 05:41 PM

*S’Rora was also looking where they were, her ears pricked up and her posture still. Occasionally her whiskers twitched but she said nothing.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 23-Nov-21 05:43 PM

*Cerred had remained silent this whole time and glared at Shara as well. Gotta be kidding.*

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[Sci] Ensign Garland Hunter BOT 23-Nov-21 05:43 PM

*Garland had remained quiet except for his tricorder taking scans.*

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Nov-21 06:41 PM

*The tension could be felt, but he was more worried about what T’Pel said. Some of the officers were talking around, it made him want to run and hide since they are most likely the ones who will attack unwanted attention.*

Narrator BOT 23-Nov-21 06:47 PM

*Whatever was lurking in the trees knee they had been spotted and giggles could be heard echoing from all round. The firebugs... were they fire bugs or eyes? It was hard to be sure.*

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[T] Ensign K'kothi BOT 23-Nov-21 06:53 PM

*K'kothi had similarly moved to take some sort of cover, as he moves his backpack in front of him to take out the mulit-wavelength binoculars he had brought. He brings them to his eyes, and changed the vision to infrared, hoping he could see if whatever is out there can be better identified by their body heat.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 23-Nov-21 07:16 PM

*Katie was a little now, and stepped back a bit away from the tree line towards S'Rora.* "What could it be?" *She murmured to nobody in particular.*

PO3 Harry Lynton 23-Nov-21 07:17 PM

*After a few minutes of scanning, it was relayed to Harry that he was ordered to do some scouting. He’d motion for someone else to take his spot at the rear before he started to slowly and carefully make his way towards the general direction of the potential disturbances. He’d scan as much as he could to ensure that there was not a potential enemy combatant nearby. The giggling halted him and his rifle immediately pointed his rifle towards the giggling, although the accuracy was probably fraught at this point.*

[O] Ensign S’Rora BOT 23-Nov-21 07:19 PM

“I don’t know,” *S’Rora murmured back.* “But I don’t have a good feeling about it.”

Lt. JG Cerred King 23-Nov-21 07:36 PM

*Cerred remained still and silent, scanning quietly and looked around, tapping to see if he could see anything with the zoom on his glasses.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 23-Nov-21 07:46 PM

"I don't have a good feeling either..." *She whispered, checking over her shoulder.*

[O] Ensign S’Rora BOT 23-Nov-21 07:54 PM

“Well, guess we’ll have to see what the Commander does…”

[Sec] Warrant Officer Serapia Albitina BOT 23-Nov-21 08:02 PM

*Serapia was with Hughes at point watching and listening for whatever ambush this forest had planned for them. The other officers were not trained for these types of operations so she could forgo their unprofessionalities however it only made protecting them that much harder. If they weren't needed to watch for possible attack she would've noted for them to stay quiet sternly but this was not the time. She focused on her senses and her honed instinct, keeping her rifle on stun.*

Ensign Rorik 23-Nov-21 08:13 PM

*Rorik would step in towards rear-point, his phaser rifle slung down to low-ready and pre-set to stun. He watched with sharp, eagle eyes both the Commanders hand signals, as well as the swift movements within the forest line. Commander Kestra was not wrong, even he could feel a shift in the air..the giggling behind the trees only affirming their thoughts.* "**Quiet.**" *He nearly hissed, his tone poisonous as a Vulcans' could be as he stared intently at the operations duo.* (edited)

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Lt. JG Sara Bjørge 23-Nov-21 08:19 PM

*Sara in all her feistiness, was no match for omnipresent giggling orbs in the trees. She took a step closer to Larkin nervously, holding tightly onto the cross-body strap of her camping bag as she glanced around the group that'd seemingly stopped for the moment. What did they do now? Did they wait to be greeted..or even attacked? There was no telling the entities they might encounter here.*

Narrator BOT 23-Nov-21 08:27 PM

*Harry's scanning would just show fauna.*

Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 23-Nov-21 08:46 PM

*Sa'val made a 360-glance around the formation to take accountability of all those present and then gazed to the rear of the group where Harry had just gotten outside of his view. Sa'val tapped his Commbadge for the short range frequency, the one he had connected to a headset that he could whisper into and not be overheard.* "Lynton, status."

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Nov-21 09:16 PM

*Even breathing seem like it would breaking the silence and drawing attention. He took Ignis from his head and held her close to his chest if she’d let him and stood as still is possible. The forest was a lot darker here, in the underbrush no light penetrated the thick leaves and vine like vegetation from above. It was eire and sent a shiver down his spine. Well, what else did he expect? He knew it was going to be an exploration into the unknown. There’s bound to be a ton of things out there watching them with huge eyes and sharp fangs that could swallow them whole with one huge slurp. Nope nope all the critters here are friendly, he just kept telling himself even if he was well aware that it wasn’t true.*

PO3 Harry Lynton 23-Nov-21 09:21 PM

*As Harry continued to slowly but surely scan the area with his phaser rifle, all that he saw for just fauna. Those cackling noises seemed to not come from where he thought. But yet his comms badge started to go off, with the voice of Sa’val sounding off. He of course was not afforded such a headset, but he knew that he had to be quiet. He then tapped the communicator with his finger before moving back to holding his Phaser rifle steady.* “Initial scan indicates that all that is here is some fauna. Unclear if malicious or not.” (edited)

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 23-Nov-21 09:23 PM

*Katie squinted at the tree line, eyes attempting to pierce the deep forest, but she was ultimately unsuccessful. Quietly slipping her hand into her pack, she withdrew her bag of trail mix, took a handful of the mix, and returned it back inside the pack. 'Eating some of the snack would distract her from the possible danger, if only partially,' she thought. It however, didn't do that much good, as she remained fully aware of the current situation, though she had expected this to be the result anyway.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 23-Nov-21 09:37 PM

*T'Pel watched everyone and stood still. Her mind focusing as she tried to sort out her crew's growing unease and the apparent amusement coming from...around them? She tapped her badge for near by to communicate with Sa'val.* "I believe we are a curiosity more than...a threat or food."

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 23-Nov-21 09:44 PM

“Why don’t they stop?” *Katie asked rhetorically.* “Whatever they’re going to do, they should do already.” *She hissed in a whisper.* “What are they going to do?”

[O] Ensign S’Rora BOT 23-Nov-21 09:45 PM

“I dunno, I guess they’re just watching us? Maybe seeing what we do?” *S’Rora purred.*

Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 23-Nov-21 09:50 PM

*Sa'val nodded and extended his index finger straight up, once again shoulder height, and made a concentric circle. A signal for everyone looking at him to rally up, and, by extention to continue moving. He tapped the transmit button on his Commbadge.* "Very well, keep an eye on that direction, advise us if anything shows itself. We will carry on. Break." "Point, we're moving out. We have been stationary long enough." *Sa'val looked around and waved for the group to continue moving, remembering this was a peaceful expedition and not a combat patrol. Local fauna would likely be looking at them during their entire trip and it made no sense to jump at every shadow.* "We're moving on." *Sa'val spoke in an even, calm tone.* (edited)

*Sa'val nodded at T'Pel, as he had been immediately next to her.* "I have reached a similar conclusion."

[I] Ensign Hans Towsen BOT 23-Nov-21 10:14 PM

*Hans scribbled in his notepad* "I was planning on keeping notes on everything we ran into... for intelligence purposes."

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 23-Nov-21 10:31 PM

*T'Pel looked from Sa'val back to the tree line. She hated being watched, but he was of course correct. Though this did not feel like normal wild life. Then again...this was not a normal place, and that fact irked her. Her irritation with the strangeness of this place was not improving, but only seemed to get worse.* *Finally she rolled her eyes and started walking again, gesturing for the group to follow as she put her nose back into the simple map she was given that contained land marks and nothing else.* "We are looking for a small cave. Apparently a magical one. From there it should only be a short while before we reach the Taik'luk Caverns where we can set up camp as it will be our first scientific stop. I hear there is also ruins to explore...cautiously."

Lt. JG Cerred King 23-Nov-21 10:39 PM

*Cerred followed quietly and looked around at the others. He'd been taking his own notes quietly but more for his own enjoyment than anything.*

PO3 Harry Lynton 23-Nov-21 10:40 PM

*As the orders started to filter in about everyone moving out, Harry sighed. It seemed like a false alarm, or maybe it was the inherent fact that whatever being that was following them wasn’t trying to kill them. At least for now. He then did one more scan before stopping and pressing his comm badge to report back.* “Understood sir. Returning to rearguard position now.” *As he finished say that, he’d tap the comm badge again to end the connection before fixing the strap over his shoulder. It seemed to be a little bit off but he’d fix that once they actually got to camp. He then moved back to the rest of them just as they started to continue forward. Yet he continued to keep an eye out, turning back every three minutes or so to ensure that there wasn’t some creature or enemy there to try and hunt them down one by one.*

Lt. JG Katie Chaffee 23-Nov-21 10:40 PM

*Obediently, Katie began to follow, looking back at S'rora, making sure she was keeping up. As she trudged along, she kept eying the sides of the track.* (edited)

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 23-Nov-21 10:41 PM

*she looks around curiously and kept along with the group*

[O] Ensign S’Rora BOT 23-Nov-21 10:42 PM

*S’Rora followed shortly behind Katie, glancing around from time to time warily.*

[T] Ensign K'kothi BOT 23-Nov-21 11:13 PM

*Hearing that it was diagnosed as not a threat, at least for the moment, K'kothi bags his binoculars again and he stands back up and joins Harry and the group.*

Dr. Rownan Ch’ranirh BOT 23-Nov-21 11:57 PM

*He was sure glad that T’Pel and Commander Stryker were in command, tunings felt safer that way. After hearing that they are looking for a cavern he focused in trying to see through the dim light to get some kind of reading on where they are. Any landmark could help if it was large enough and placed on the map.* *Their first stop, a cave would be a good place to collect certain lichen and other plants from. Who knows, he might find something that could be medically useful to the crew. His gaze went to T’Pel, it’s been a while since they last talked. He knew she was restrained in sickbay not long ago and worried for her. Who’s he kidding, he’s always worried about her, he’s her friend of course and doesn’t want her to get hurt.*

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Ignis BOT 24-Nov-21 12:47 AM

*Ignis had practically fallen asleep on Row's head. Who wouldn't want to fall asleep in such comfy place? She purred a little every so often as she breathed out. Anyone could see that she was very much at ease.*

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Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 24-Nov-21 12:48 AM

*Further up the path, there was a smaller path that led off to a small opening in a rock face, and T'Pel stopped. The shape of the opening matched the one on her map so she turned to speak.* "For the pilgrimage, it is customary to...*seek yourself*...before continuing. Though I was informed only one from our group is required to enter for respect to be paid. I will not ask anyone to enter, so I will go. Though if you choose to do so, you can once we make camp. The caverns are not much farther ahead. I hear it is apparently...therapeutic." *T'Pel took off her pack and handed Sa'val the map and walked to the entrance. She honestly wanted to just get on with it so the could get to the caverns and didn't want to stand around debating who the guinea pig should be. At the moment, she'd rather something happen to her than someone under her command.* *So with a mildly annoyed sigh she just walked in.*

Narrator BOT 24-Nov-21 12:51 AM

*Due to refusal to make you all wait for that bubble to play out before moving on, about fifteen minutes passed.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 24-Nov-21 12:55 AM

*After a while T'Pel stepped out looking no worse for wear, aside from rubbing her fist and looking a bit more unnerved then before she went in.* "Let's move on." *Quickly she picked up her pack and snatched the map back from Sa'val and continued at a quickened pace.* (edited)

[I] Ensign Shara Larili BOT 24-Nov-21 12:57 AM

*she studied Lt. Commander T'Pel before moving on... strange, she wondered what she had found...*

Ignis BOT 24-Nov-21 12:59 AM

*Well, this rather worried the small dragon. She knew T'Pel well enough to know she wasn't feeling all that well, so she ought to find out what was wrong. She jumped off of Row's head - seeing she woke up already - and went over to T'Pel, climbing up on her shoulder and giving her a soft headpat to make sure she was doing ok.*

Lt. JG Cerred King 24-Nov-21 01:00 AM

*Cerred cocked his head as T'Pel returned. He wanted to ask but figured he should wit til later to ask.*

Narrator BOT 24-Nov-21 01:01 AM

*Her exsperience was not the only thing that would encourage her quickened pace, but the setting sun was also going to soon become and issue. The sounds deep in the forest began to increase as the creatures of the night began to awake.*

Lt. Cmdr. T'Pel Kestra 24-Nov-21 01:05 AM

*T'Pel held her tongue and just returned the head pat. She pushed the cave and what she saw from her mind as she noticed the light fading. But the mouth of the caverns we just up ahead and there was already a luminescent blue that lit the path.* "Up ahead. Mind the rocks and small stream. We can make camp just through the entrance." *T'Pel trusted Sa'val and the rest of his team to get everyone in, so she lead the way into the* #taik-luk-caverns (edited)

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Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 24-Nov-21 01:56 AM

*Sa'val had followed her to the entrance, but allowed the point element to clear the cavern just inside before she ventured inside. Sa'val stood watch with his Phaser Rifle resting on his hip, pointing skyward, his eyes darting from each corner of the surrounding forest. Sa'val hung back as she entered and ensured the rest of the non-combatants made it inside. He ensured the flankers had made their way into the cavern as well to assist in creating a safe perimeter in which the group could set up camp. Even the Forest Golem and his rider made it inside. Finally, last up to the cave entrance was the rear guard element of Harry and K'kothi. Sa'val patted Harry on the shoulder as he passed and finally spoke.* "Did you pick up anything on our tail? Any further issues from our curious onlookers?" *Sa'val waited for the response and then ushered the last two members of the team onto the cavern as well, following them inside.* (edited)

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Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker

*Sa'val had followed her to the entrance, but allowed the point element to clear the cavern just inside before she ventured inside. Sa'val stood watch with his Phaser Rifle resting on his hip, pointing skyward, his eyes darting from each corner of the surrounding forest. Sa'val hung back as she entered and ensured the rest of the non-combatants made it inside. He ensured the flankers had made their way into the cavern as well to assist in creating a safe perimeter in which the group could set up camp. Even the Forest Golem and his rider made it inside. Finally, last up to the cave entrance was the rear guard element of Harry and K'kothi. Sa'val patted Harry on the shoulder as he passed and finally spoke.* "Did you pick up anything on our tail? Any further issues from our curious onlookers?" *Sa'val waited for the response and then ushered the last two members of the team onto the cavern as well, following them inside.* (edited)

PO3 Harry Lynton 24-Nov-21 09:24 AM

*The last few minutes of the walk were almost agonizing, as his boots began to become loose and at that moment Harry dearly wished to sit down for just a moment. He had turned around for the last time before he felt the pat on his shoulder, a surprisingly normal feeling pat of Sa’val. Normally he would be spooked, but either due to feeling more comfortable around Sa’val and T’Pel or maybe just not feeling as crazed at this moment, he did not just. He let go of the strap of his phaser rifle and then took a deep breathe, just inhaling the relatively cool air of the cave.* “No sir, didn’t catch anything physical on our tail. And no current problems with our curious onlookers.”

Lt. Cmdr. Sa'val Stryker 24-Nov-21 01:25 PM

*Sa'val nodded as he narrowed his eyes and glanced out in the direction that they had last had heard from their giggling followers.* "Good to hear. We will keep an eye on the perimeter for the night. For now get inside and set up your rack. You will need some rest for tonight. Good work you three." *Sa'val waved them into the cave.*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 30-Dec-21 12:00 AM

*Being in the mood to do some exploring on her own Kh'reyah appeared out of a time bubble in full hiking gear and squinted into the darkness of the forest before taking her first tentative steps through the entrance. She was used to exploring the forests of Risa herself, surely this wouldn't be too bad.*

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 30-Dec-21 05:23 PM

*Jay would wander in after leaving the ship. They had a backpack and a small amount of exploration gear. She spots the other person and walks over.* "Hello"

Ensign Jay Uvari 30-Dec-21 05:23 PM

@Ensign Kh'reyah

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 30-Dec-21 05:25 PM

*The Klingon turned on her heel and smiled at the other woman who'd just joined her. A Betazoid or some mix, judging by her eyes, deep black and inky like the starless night sky.* "Hello, fellow explorer! I suppose you've come to wander this magical forest like myself?"

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 30-Dec-21 05:33 PM

"Mhm! I want to see what this place has to offer nature wise. Oh I'm Jay Unvari. I don't think we've met." *She said sticking her hand out for the other lady to shake.*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 30-Dec-21 07:14 PM

*The offered hand was taken, then firmly shaken as befits a Klingon of Kh'reyah's size and build. In short, quite hard. A toothy smile was offered, too.* "Kh'reyah. No, we have not! I am pleased to have a companion on this journey." *Then she glanced off into the forest, dark eyes scanning the leafy darkness that lay beyond them.* "Shall we?"

Ensign Jay Uvari 30-Dec-21 10:08 PM

(Yeah just got busy I'll respond in a sec

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 30-Dec-21 10:23 PM

"Lead the way, Kh'reyah." *She said with wide smile as she looked around at the oddly beautiful place and wondered what they would find in there.*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 30-Dec-21 10:25 PM

"To intrepid adventure!" *Cheered the taller woman as she took her first steps into the enveloping darkness and cool quiet of the forest beyond.* "I would do this often on Risa - how I miss those days..."

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 30-Dec-21 10:27 PM

"Whats Risa like? I've only heard the stories and logs about it." *She said following the other trying to keep in step with her.*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 30-Dec-21 10:30 PM

"Shame you haven't been." *She mused with some disappointment.* "It is a *beautiful* planet. The greenest and bluest and most perfectly temperate planet you shall ever visit. I know it well - considering I was born and raised there." *She grinned toothily. Aha! Therein was the giant surprise. Often others cocked their heads and stared at her in disbelief. A Klingon born on Risa? Nah. Not possible. Far too outlandish.*

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 30-Dec-21 10:32 PM

"Thats really cool! Next time I have a break and we are over in that sector I'll be sure to head over." *She said with a smile. Anything was possible in this galaxy and Jay knew that.*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 30-Dec-21 10:36 PM

"I can show you around. We might even meet my parents." *She smiled back.* "I'm sure my father would be pleased to meet my new friends from Starfleet."

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 30-Dec-21 10:38 PM

"Having someone who knows the place would be awesome. If we ever get around to the colony I'm from, I can show you around" *She said stepping over a branch*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 30-Dec-21 10:52 PM

"Colony?" *She asked.* "A Betazoid colony? I must admit I have not heard of those thus far - even as a diplomatic officer."

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 30-Dec-21 10:54 PM

"Oh its not just a Betazoid colony, my parents decided they didn't want me to grow up around just Betazoids or just humans so they went to a federation colony."

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 30-Dec-21 11:04 PM

"Ah. I see." *She bent down to examine a small flower at her feet, small, no bigger than a poppy perhaps, with luminescent heart-shaped petals the color of rich Kyoho grapes.* "How did you find it?"

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 30-Dec-21 11:06 PM

"My colony? Well it was so fun growing up. There were kids my age and we all hung out. Many different types of people. That flower is so pretty"

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 30-Dec-21 11:07 PM

"Yes. it is." *She agreed.* "Very much so. I only wish Risa had something this lovely."

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 30-Dec-21 11:11 PM

"Well maybe you can take a sample of this and try to grow it then plant it back on Risa."

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 30-Dec-21 11:25 PM

"Don't we need the natives' permission for that?" *She laughed while standing and forging on into the forest.* "We are guests. It is only polite to first ask - yes?"

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 31-Dec-21 07:04 AM

"Yeah.. I'm sorry I got excited." *She said looking down as she would follow the other Ensign.*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 31-Dec-21 06:35 PM

*Kh'reyah waved the notion away; she knew that some would be overzealous in their want to contribute - but there were still rules to follow, especially in matters such as that.* "No worries! Perhaps I will ask and see." *They soon passed a patch of little glowing bubblelike mushrooms or... something or other. Clear blue, perfectly spherical, grape-sized.*

Ensign Kh'reyah 31-Dec-21 08:26 PM

@Ensign Jay Uvari

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 31-Dec-21 10:39 PM

"this place is so pretty!" *Jay said looking around at the different things in the forest careful not to touch them.*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 31-Dec-21 10:54 PM

"Oh, it is." *She replied with a toothy smile.* "Far prettier than my home at any rate. I hear this universe has *magic* in it. I wonder if that is true."

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 31-Dec-21 10:58 PM

"Magic? If its anything like the stories my mother would tell me then we might want to be cautious of any beans." *She giggled*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 31-Dec-21 11:05 PM

"You mean Jack and the Beanstalk. The seeds that grew when watered into a beanstalk that reached the sky and a giant's house." *Kh'reyah snorted with her arns folded and a shake of her head.* "Pfffft. Please. I doubt real magical seeds are quite so bombastic."

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 31-Dec-21 11:18 PM

"You know that story! But honestly you never know what we could find in starfleet." *She said with a wide smile and a laugh.*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 31-Dec-21 11:22 PM

"Well? What do *you* think we'll find." *She asked with a glance back at the other.* "You must have some idea."

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 01-Jan-22 09:17 AM

"Hmm.. maybe a wizards tower? Or a flower that can heal people or anything really." *Jay said with a soft laugh thinking that stuff was impossible.*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 01-Jan-22 07:17 PM

"A wizard's tower." *Kh'reyah laughed out loud and shook her dreadlock-covered head.* "Perhaps! We shall see - though I would like to see some kind of fairy..."

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 01-Jan-22 07:21 PM

"A fairy would be cool to see." *She says with a soft smile*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 01-Jan-22 08:00 PM

"With leafy wings and a sparkling trail as they fly." *She joked.* "Perhaps a pretty one."

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 01-Jan-22 08:05 PM

"That would be cool! I can't wait to see what's out here!"

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 01-Jan-22 08:08 PM

"Which we will not find by simply speculating! The forest awaits!" *She crowed, walking onward.* "Speaking of finding out more! Tell me more about yourself, my fellow intrepid adventurer! Anything at all."

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 01-Jan-22 08:44 PM

"Hmm well what do you want to know?" *She asked following along*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 01-Jan-22 08:56 PM

"Anything that comes to mind!" *She smiled.* "Whatever you'd like."

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 01-Jan-22 09:52 PM

"Well my favorite color is purple" *She said with a smile*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 02-Jan-22 12:27 AM

"Purple!" *Kh'reyah quirked an eyebrow before laughing out loud,* "What a coincidence. I don a purple uniform - are you a diplomatic officer by any chance?"

Ensign Kh'reyah 02-Jan-22 12:42 AM

@Ensign Jay Uvari

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 02-Jan-22 07:50 AM

"Nope I am an engineering officer." *Jay said with a gentle smile.*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 02-Jan-22 07:54 AM

"Yet purple is your favorite color." *She mused.* "You would like me in uniform, then..."

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 03-Jan-22 08:22 PM

*She would look her up and down and nod* "Y-yeah. You look very pretty in your uniform."

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 03-Jan-22 08:27 PM

"You've not seen me in uniform yet, friend, or at least I haven't met you before today wearing it," *She laughed and shook her head.* "How would you know at this point in time how I'd appear?"

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 03-Jan-22 08:31 PM

*Jay's face goes really red and would try to come up with something and was too embarrassed to speak.*

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[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 03-Jan-22 09:17 PM

"Well?" *She teased, nudging Jay in the shoulder.*

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 03-Jan-22 09:24 PM

"I um.. well umm.." *They said scratching the back of her neck as words slowly started to return to them*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 03-Jan-22 09:30 PM

"Yeeees?" *She teased, nidging them yet again. This poor Betazoid hybrid was fun to play with!*

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 03-Jan-22 09:31 PM

"Oh look a flower." *She said quickly trying to change the subject. It was a purple flower.*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 03-Jan-22 09:38 PM

"Yes. It is a lovely shade of purple." *Kh'reyah smirked as she looked down at the little flower by their feet.* "Just like my uniform..."

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 03-Jan-22 09:45 PM

"I have no doubts um.." *She said looking down at the flower*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 03-Jan-22 09:46 PM

"You have no doubts that?" *She pressed, nudging them yet again.*

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 03-Jan-22 10:22 PM

"That you um.. I umm."

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 03-Jan-22 11:04 PM

"I what?" *Kh'reyah grinned.* "Is something wrong, Jay?"

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 03-Jan-22 11:05 PM

"No I just I'm just very embarrassed right now."

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 03-Jan-22 11:20 PM

"No need to be!" *Kh'reyah clapped them on the back, laughed and walked off into the forest.*

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 04-Jan-22 02:04 AM

"You sure?" *They said quickly following along*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 04-Jan-22 02:31 AM

"Not at all. I've met with more awkward others." *She laughed.*

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 04-Jan-22 07:45 AM

"You sure? I've been told i am pretty awkward"

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 04-Jan-22 05:32 PM

"You are less awkward compared to some I've met on Risa." *She said smiling and looping an arm round their shoulders as they walked together.* "Do not worry. I find you somewhat amusing in fact."

Ensign Kh'reyah 04-Jan-22 06:55 PM

@Ensign Jay Uvari

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 04-Jan-22 08:04 PM

"Really? I've never been called amusing before." *She said with a soft smile as they walked together*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 04-Jan-22 08:04 PM

"Well, you are. It'd even call it cute." *She quipped.*

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 04-Jan-22 08:17 PM

"Oh really?" *Jay said looking at Kh'reyah.*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 05-Jan-22 04:30 PM

"Do you not often receive compliments?" *The Klingon asked with an amused snort.*

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 05-Jan-22 04:58 PM

"I don't really receive compliments. Normally because I keep to myself" *They said with a shrug*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 05-Jan-22 06:08 PM

"Shame. What keeps you from being more outgoing?" *It was a genuine question. Keeping to oneself as a Starfleet officer wasn't the best life choice to say the least; especially among this mixed bag of species and backgrounds and experiences after all...*

Ensign Kh'reyah 05-Jan-22 08:11 PM

@Ensign Jay Uvari

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 05-Jan-22 08:32 PM

"Well I mainly stick to engineering. Keeps me from getting a headache or senskng something I didn't want to know" *She said tapping her head*

Ensign Jay Uvari 05-Jan-22 09:37 PM

@Ensign Kh'reyah

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 05-Jan-22 09:53 PM

"I imagine having our thoughts and emotions around you all the while must not be easy." *She reckoned.* "Is it?"

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 05-Jan-22 09:54 PM

"It isn't but I learned to tune them out but when I'm tired it gets harder to tune it out and I get the stay feeling."

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 05-Jan-22 10:57 PM

"Is there any form of medical relief you can use?" *She asked, hoping it camr across that she was merely curious.*

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 06-Jan-22 11:20 AM

"Not that I know of. But its fine honestly it helps me know if I made someone mad at me." *Jay said with a soft shrug*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 06-Jan-22 05:57 PM

"A dual-edged sword." *She summarized.* "Isn't that right?"

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 06-Jan-22 06:07 PM

"Mhm. I've learned to just lay low so I don't get people mad."

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 07-Jan-22 11:59 AM

"Shame." *She mused.* "Empathy is a gift. So long as you use it correctly you have nothing to anger others over.'

[E] Ensign Jay Unvari BOT 07-Jan-22 12:16 PM

"Mhm but I'd prefer if I just stick to my engineering area so I don't bring up to much of a fuss." *She said with a soft shrug*

[D] Ensign Kh'reyah BOT 07-Jan-22 07:43 PM

"Also a shame. I think you'd do wonders not doing that," *She replied with a snort.*

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