Host SMLea says:
Summary: The Andromeda crew continues to plan and wait.  About ten minutes ago, McQuade was led quite willingly out of the dining hall by the Third Prefect's aide, and out into the woods beyond.
Host SMLea says:
@Summary: Meanwhile, Ensign Ivara and the Second Prefect prepared to join the others.
Host SMLea says:
~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~Begin USS Andromeda: "Recovery" Mission 8 - Stardate 11210.06~"~"~"~"~"~"~"~
Host SMLea says:
@<Second_Prefect>CSO: So, is there anything further you'd like to see?
Host SMLea says:
<Third_Prefect>::Returns to the dining hall through an interior door, and rejoins the Doctor at the table:: CMO: I hope you'd finding everything to your liking?
Host SMLea says:
<you'd = you're>
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Finishing her meal, she turns to take care of her children, a little cleanup needed.  She looks up as she is addressed::  3rd Prefect:  Yes.  The meal was good.  Would it be possible to take back some seedlings?
Host SMLea says:
<Third_Prefect>::Tilts her head, giving very long thought to the CMO's request::
Host SMLea says:
<Third_Prefect>::Slowly nods:: CMO: Yes, I think I can arrange that.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@::Shakes her head slightly:: Second Prefect: There are a thousand more things I would like to see, but I really do respect the other prefect's desire for privacy.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: nods her thanks::  3rd Prefect:  I would offer an exchange, but I believe once we are off your world, you will want us fully gone shortly after.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::leans forward on the table after listening to the CMO and the prefect talk, the meal scattered about him::
Host SMLea says:
@<Second_Prefect>::Grins:: CSO: You are a credit to your organization, Doctor.   ::Turns away from the large crystal:: Come, let's get you back to your people, and let the technicians back to work here. ::Guides Ivara away from the crystal, toward the perimeter of the room::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Out of the corner of her eyes, she sees her children starting to get restless as only children can.  But they are well trained for such events.  She sends them the beginning of a mental game to keep the pair occupied.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grins:: CMO: They never could sit still for long,
Host SMLea says:
<Third_Prefect>::Smiles ruefully, if almost a little disappointedly:: CMO: I'm afraid that's indeed still the deal. But I certainly enjoy learning anything I can about you.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: leans forward slightly, a touch of humor in her eyes::  CNS:  And of course you did at that age.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
@::follows the Prefect making mental notes about the crystal and the energy field trying to figure out how to move forward with Commander Light
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
<::>
Host SMLea says:
@<Second_Prefect>::Lifts the small communication device to his lips, and mutters into it::
Host SMLea says:
@ACTION: The CSO and Second Prefect vanish from the crystal room in a flash of blue light...only to appear to one side of the dining hall with another.
Host SMLea says:
<Second_Prefect>::Scans the room for a moment::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO: I was the model of propriety and sobriety. My mother never had to say anything to me...
Host SMLea says:
<visually scans>
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: turns slightly::  3rd Prefect:  As we have lots of questions, but they are not questions we can really keep.  In order to keep our story simple, as truthful as possible yet keep your desire of annomity,   However, feel free to ask me what you wish and I will answer to the best of my ability.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CMO:... she usually yelled and she has quite the telepathic reach.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Lifts a brow at the counselor::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
<keep = ask>
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::was wondering what they would put in their reports about their visit to this world::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::Glances around at the crew and the food in silence::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::looks around him trying to judge the mood of the people around him::
Host SMLea says:
<Second_Prefect>::Smiles and nods to Ivara, then makes his way to the XO of the Andromeda:: XO: Commander Power, is it?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: notes the arrivial of the CSO::  CSO:  There should be no problem with your enjoying the meal.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
CSO: Welome back, Ensign. Did you get some answers?
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::nods:: Second_Prefect: Correct, Second Prefect I believe?
Host SMLea says:
<Third_Prefect>CMO: Well...you're of more than one species, yes?  I'm curious, is that common in your Federation?
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::looks at the CNS for a moment, a slight bemused smile on her face:: CNS: More questions then answers honestly, but that is the sign of good data.
Host SMLea says:
<Second_Prefect> XO: You seem...distracted. Come up with a cover story yet?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::tries to listen to both conversations going on near him:: CSO: That I can believe. Lots of good research ideas too?
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::smiles:: Second Prefect: Trying to come up with something to make people avoid this planet and explain the loss of a shuttle at the same time.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
3rd Prefect:  More then one species?  As we are many worlds and as such we have many different species?  Yes.  It is one of the things I enjoy about the Federation.  If you are talking about me, as I have two parents of different species, it is not that uncommon, but neither is it common.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
<uncommon = rare>
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
Second Prefect: Whatever happened to this Davs person? Is he originally from here?
Host SMLea says:
<Second_Prefect>XO: Well, quite frankly, we already have an extensive warning system in place. Your people just repeatedly and blatently disregarded it.  ::His smiles shows he's more amused than accusatory::  I think your main concern is explaning to your people how you got the children back without actually reaching the location you were after.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
XO:  The rule of thumb, stay as close to the truth as possible.  Basically we came in search of my children.  We had heard rumors of a planet they might be on.  There was engine problems.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
ALL: I'm with Sky on that one. The simpler the story, the less likely something should slip out that shouldn't.
Host SMLea says:
<Third_Prefect>::Leans back in her seat:: CMO: Mmm...That's interesting.  The Praeaf are one of the few worlds of the Caeal that are relatively - and I do mean, relatively - open to mating between our sects.   Most frown upon it, or have even outlawed it outright.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks at the 2nd Prefect::  We were very lucky, finding them basically unharmed.  The location is unknown as the computers on the shuttle were damaged.  We managed to repair the shuttle and return back to our ship.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
<place before 3rd prefect>
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: I think our shuttle is mostly small parts at this stage.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
CMO/CNS/XO/Second Prefect: Our story depends mostly upon our means of return I would think.  ::takes a seat::
Host SMLea says:
ACTION: The doors at the end of the dining hall are opened, each held open by an acolyte, as the Fourth Prefect enters the room, followed by his third aide.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
3rd Prefect: You will find similiar beliefs throughout the Federation.  And depending on ones culture will depend on their ecceptance of mixed species.  Starfleet is open to those of mixed races.  For one thing, they have learned, that genetic blending has lead to unexpected strengths.  That is not to say it is always good, but neither is it bad.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: Did we ever offically report about the disappearence of the children? If not it should be easy to cover up
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect>All: Your officer is nearly correct. While the shuttle is in mostly one piece, it would take our engineers at least a week to return it to spaceworthy condition. Its emergency beacon does appear to be functional.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
4th Prefect:  Can it maintain envirnomental controls?  Long enough for someone to come get us once you deposit us a distance from your space?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
ALL: We could have petitioned for the childerns' return which you granted and our shuttle got damaged on the way back to the ship...
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect>::Nods:: CMO: It can.
Host SMLea says:
<Third_Prefect>::Waits quietly, interested in continuing her conversation with the CMO, but accepting that there are matters at hand::
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect>All: We have a suggestion.  ::Glances between his aides::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Tilts her head listening.::
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect>CMO: You are of a telepathic species, correct?
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods her head::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: Whatever story we come up with, we'll make it work.
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect>All: We still have the ship of Davs in custody, including the stasis chamber in which he kept the children.
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect> All: There is a nearby, uninhabited system with a suitably turbulant planet in orbit. We can place both ships there. You followed the telepathic trail of your chlidren, experienced a rough entry into the atmosphere, crashed nearby.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::looks suddently intrested::
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect> All: Found the children in the stasis chamber in which they'd been held for weeks. Made repairs enough to signal for help. Your ship comes for you, but does not enter our system to do so.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
4th Prefect:  Which is basically true, except for the location and the fact we did not discover Davs ship.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: She turned to look at her children.  She would not erase, but her husband and she could block those memories easily enough given the short-term of it.::
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect>CMO: True about the location. But once we've placed you there, you will indeed discover his ship. Technically speaking.
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect> All: And your ship is damaged enough the navigational logs may not contain your records of your trip here. If not, the damage should make altering them easy enough.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Turns back and nods her head:: 4th Prefect:  That would make it true.  What ov Davs?
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect>::Shrugs:: CMO: You never saw him.
Host SMLea says:
<Second_Prefect> All: Also true.   ::Glances to Ivara with a nod::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::looks ever so slightly disipointed at that but nods::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
4th Prefect:  I would suggest you do suitable damage to his ship.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::nods his head slowly:: All: It is quite plausible and does cover the bases we need to
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect>::Nods:: CMO: Of course.
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
Aloud: What if Davs ship is still in space worthy condition? We could then make repairs and rendezvous with the Andromeda further from your borders.
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect>::Glares at Ivara::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::hides a smile::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::raises an eyebrow at the Forth Prefect ::
Host SMLea says:
<Third_Prefect>::Quickly and gently steps in:: CSO: It would not be acceptable to send you out of our space with one of our ships in custody. I hope that's understandable.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Considers Ivara's suggestion a worthy try.  After all, they could only say no, as they just did.::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::nods to the third prefect:: Third Prefect: Ah I wasn't aware that Davs craft was one of your own, I thought it was one he had...procured elsewhere.
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: So does that mean Davs is one of you?
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
<you = your people>
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks back and forth like a tennis match, just assessing the conversation and situation as it unfolds::
Host SMLea says:
<Second_Prefect>::Steps forward from the wall against which he'd been leaning. Glances to the Third Prefect a second, then, ignoring the Fourth, looks back to the group:: All: Corin Davs is a member of the Caeal Coalition, but not Praef-born.
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<Fourth_Prefect>::Works up a remarkable glower for his young age::
Host SMLea says:
<Second_Prefect> All: And while much of the technology differs somewhat between our worlds, it is all safeguarded as Caeal. In fact, given our subterfuge within the coalition, we would feel even more protective of the tech of other members...it simply is not ours to share.
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CMO: The youngest prefect should have his blood pressure checked - I haven't seen a face that color in a while.~~~ ::hopes they cannot be overheard, but makes the remark at any rate::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ CNS:  As in all things, there are many undercurrents going on here.  But it is not our place to intervene... the exact oppositite acutually.  The less we know the better off we will be in our story.~~~
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect>::Still pretty darkly:: All: Will this be sufficient?
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
~~~CMO: Agreed. This is purely medical curiosity.~~~
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::is tempted to glower back at the fourth prefect but does not, with nothing else to add to the conversation, and being a lowely ensign she has no real say in the decision so she falls silent::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Turns to the first officer as in this case, the final say is his.::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::looks to Conor::
Host SMLea says:
ACTION: The Second and Third Prefects follows the crew's gazes to Conor::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
All: I think we're good, we can sort out our cover story aboard the ship. I assume you don't want our ship to come here to collect us however.
Host SMLea says:
<Fourth_Prefect>::With obvious distaste:: All: Then my work here is done. Arrangements will be completed within the half hour.  ::Turns on his heels and storms back out of the room he'd barely even entered. His acolytes follow::
Host SMLea says:
<Second_Prefect> XO: I, too, should see to final preparations.  I hope to see you once more before you leave, but I cannot guarantee it, I'm afraid.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks toward Varesh, uncertain of the anger radiating from the prefect and what exactly caused it.::
Host XO_LtCmdr_Conor says:
::nods at the Second Prefect:: Second Prefect: I understand
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::gives a small shake of his head to show he had no idea either::
Host SMLea says:
<Third_Prefect>::Smiles to the CMO:: CMO: It was very enlightening discussing with you. I hope we can do it again some day.   I'll make sure some seedlings make it onto Davs ship, something you could "confiscate" from the find.
Host SMLea says:
<Second_Prefect>::Grins:: XO: In the meantime, Commander...Enjoy the ride. I'm sure at some point we'll be in touch.   ::Leaves the XO to move toward the exit, pausing near Ivara::
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
3rd Prefect:  Thank you... and when that happens, I have a few seedlings in mind you might enjoy.  :: lifts her hand in the symbolic tradition of Vulcan.::  Live Long and Prosper.
Host SMLea says:
<Third_Prefect>::Smiles and does her best to return the Vulcan salute:: CMO: Praea fill and sustain you.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
:: Updates her husband on the situation as she stands to gather her children.::
Host SMLea says:
<Second_Prefect>::Pauses beside Ivara, and offers his hand in a shake:: CSO: Ensign, it was a pleasure to work with you. I wish you luck in your search, and your Commander Light luck in health.
Host SMLea says:
<Third_Prefect> ::With a final nod to the Doctor, she turns and leaves the room::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
::clasps the Prefects hand in her own still glove covered hand:: Second Prefect: It was a pleasure learning from you, I hope to hear from you again.
Host SMLea says:
<Second_Prefect>::With a grin:: CSO: I'm sure you will.   Praea fill and sustain you.   ::Nods once more, then turns for the exit.::
CSO_Ens_Ivara says:
:: folds her hands and returns to her seat::
CNS_Cmdr_Varesh says:
::grins at Sky:: CMO: Do you want me to go look for your husband. He might have fallen in or something.
CMO_LtCmd_Knight-Sky says:
CNS:  No, he got sidetracked and will join us shortly.  I would suggest you try that fruit... it is very good, while we wait.
Host SMLea says:
Pause Mission

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